Penola Catholic College VIC – Reimagining Education
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Penola Catholic College, Broadmeadows VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
7-12
Enrolments
1457
Established: 1995
Principal: Tracey Kift
Address: 29 Gibson Street, Broadmeadows 3047
Key Information
Staff
150 Teaching
86 Non Teaching
Fees
$3,050 (Year 7)
$4,140 (Year 12)
VCE Subjects
41
Languages
Italian, Japanese & French
Features
VET Available
About our school
Penola Catholic College, right in the heart of Melbourne’s north-west, offers exceptional education with a focus on keeping it affordable. Since our beginning in 1995, we have been focusing on offering more than just learning—we are here to provide a transformative journey for students and their families.
Our passionate and highly skilled teachers are dedicated to inspiring and supporting students every step of the way. With cutting-edge facilities, we create an environment that nurtures not just academic growth but also physical, social, and emotional development, helping every student reach their full potential.
Quick Facts
- Formed in 1995, after the amalgamation of Sancta Sophia College, Therry and Geoghegan Colleges
- The Sisters of St Joseph ministered to the local community and lived on site from 1901 till the late 1980s.
- Project-based learning (PBL) across Years 7, 8 and 9
- Year 8 Contemporary Learning Lab
- Specialised Year 9 Contemporary Learning building
- Accelerated studies program, allowing students to begin VCE studies in Year 10
- Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
- VET and Vocational Major subjects
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Facilities
- Performing Arts Centre
- Dedicated VCE building
- Hairdressing Salon
- Engineering facilities
- Full Hospitality Kitchen
- Science laboratory
- Multiple sporting grounds
- Gymnasium
2021 NAPLAN Results
| Year | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | 532 | 514 | 547 | 513 | 536 |
| Year 9 | 550 | 528 | 568 | 558 | 558 |
This table above shows the average student results for the year 2021. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au
2022 NAPLAN Results
| Year | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | 527 | 533 | 536 | 514 | 532 |
| Year 9 | 559 | 552 | 564 | 552 | 566 |
This table above shows the average student results for the year 2022. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au
Campus Locations
Main Campus
29 Gibson Street,
Broadmeadows,
3047
