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Auburn High School

Australia, Melbourne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 850
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, English
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Auburn High School is a coeducational Years 7–12 campus located in Hawthorn East, Victoria. It offers the Victorian Curriculum for Years 7–12 alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an alternative to VCE, with an accelerated VCE pathway for Year 10. The school also runs the Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program for 7–9 and a Bi-national French Program for 7–9, including French Partial Immersion. Students can progress to VCE, Vocational Major, or the IB DP, with TOK, EE, and CAS components in the Diploma Programme. The campus features a new Senior School building, modern classrooms, and extensive playing fields to support sport and outdoor activities. A strong community orientation is evident in programs like Relay for Life, World's Greatest Shave, and local partnerships. The Performing Arts program, school production, instrumental music, and a broad clubs roster underpin a vibrant co‑curricular life alongside camps, excursions, and student leadership opportunities ahead.

26 Burgess St, Hawthorn East VIC 3123

The Essentials

Auburn High School has 850 pupils, instruction in English, French.

Location
26 Burgess Street, Hawthorn East, Victoria 3123, Australia. Hawthorn East is a suburb of Melbourne. The school sits in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Stages
The school serves Grades 7–12 (Years 7–12). It is organized into a Junior School and a Senior School.

Country affiliation
Australia
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Homestay Program for international students. Homestay families provide safe, high-quality accommodation with a private room, three meals daily, and utilities and internet; families assist with English, cultural adjustment and social integration. The international student coordinator visits regularly to oversee life outside of school and homestay providers are screened to ensure a safe, comfortable environment.

Uniform Requirement
All students must wear the Auburn High School uniform, purchased through the nominated uniform supplier or onsite second-hand uniform shop. The uniform includes a red blazer with logo, white shirt with school stripes, a tie for winter, a summer dress or charcoal grey trousers/shorts/skirts, black leather shoes, and a shell jacket for inclement weather. The hijab or head scarf is allowed in red or white; sports uniform is worn for PE and may be worn home after PE.

Food Options
The school canteen provides a varied daily menu including sandwiches, wraps, salads, hot meals, healthy snacks and drinks, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Lunch orders can be placed through Flexischools, and payments by card or cash are accepted.

House System
All students and staff are assigned to one of four Houses named after prominent Australians: Winton, Hollows, Freeman, and Murdoch. House activities include House Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics, as well as Debating, Art & Music & Performance; points earned contribute to the AHS House Cup.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a co-educational government secondary school.
Fees
Application fees

- Domestic (Victorian) students: No application or tuition fee is charged for standard enrolment; schooling instruction is provided free of charge, and the school requests voluntary parent contributions by year level.

- International students: Tuition is charged under CRICOS arrangements for international enrolment; international tuition and enrolment are managed through the Department of Education's international program and CRICOS processes. Indicative Department-level CRICOS figures for a 7–12 secondary course are published for reference. Homestay accommodation is arranged for international students (see Homestay section).

Tuition / Parent contributions by year group (2026 amounts; amounts shown are annual unless otherwise stated)

- Year 7 (annual):
- Curriculum contributions (items and activities used to access the curriculum): AUD 580.00. (Breakdown includes Student ID Card AUD 10; general classroom materials AUD 300; ICT/devices upkeep AUD 60; photocopying/printing AUD 100; assessments AUD 110.)
- Other contributions (non-curriculum items and activities): AUD 450.00. (Includes School Sports Victoria affiliation AUD 60; wellbeing and student support items; first aid; locker maintenance; facility upkeep.)
- Tax-deductible suggested contributions (optional): Building fund AUD 300; Library fund AUD 300 (total suggested AUD 600).
- Extra-curricular (user-pays) examples and typical annual charges: French Binational Program AUD 3,030; French Partial Immersion AUD 580; SEAL program AUD 500; Instrumental music – individual semester AUD 700 / group semester AUD 400 / ensemble AUD 100; CHASE Basketball AUD 1,725 (new) or AUD 1,639 (returning). Camps and excursions are charged separately on a user-pays basis and are billed before each event.
- Per-term equivalent (simple division of the main annual requested contributions into four equal payments): Curriculum + Other = AUD 1,030.00 per year → AUD 257.50 per term. (Tax-deductible and user-pays items are optional and billed separately.)

- Year 8 (annual):
- Curriculum contributions: AUD 580.00.
- Other contributions: AUD 450.00.
- Tax-deductible suggested contributions: Building fund AUD 300; Library fund AUD 300 (total suggested AUD 600).
- Extra-curricular user‑pays items (same program fees as listed for other junior years): French Binational Program AUD 3,030; French Partial Immersion AUD 580; SEAL AUD 500; Instrumental music and CHASE Basketball as listed above.
- Per-term equivalent (Curriculum + Other): AUD 1,030.00 per year → AUD 257.50 per term.

- Year 9 (annual):
- Curriculum contributions: AUD 580.00.
- Other contributions: AUD 450.00.
- Tax-deductible suggested contributions: Building fund AUD 300; Library fund AUD 300 (total suggested AUD 600).
- Extra-curricular user‑pays items: as listed above for junior programs (French programs, SEAL, instrumental music, CHASE Basketball, etc.).
- Per-term equivalent (Curriculum + Other): AUD 1,030.00 per year → AUD 257.50 per term.

- Year 10 (annual):
- Curriculum contributions: AUD 670.00. (Breakdown includes Student ID Card AUD 10; general classroom materials AUD 300; ICT/devices upkeep AUD 60; photocopying/printing AUD 190; assessments AUD 110.)
- Other contributions: AUD 450.00.
- Tax-deductible suggested contributions: Building fund AUD 300; Library fund AUD 300 (total suggested AUD 600).
- Extra-curricular user‑pays items: Instrumental music, CHASE Basketball, IB (where applicable) and camps/excursions charged separately.
- Per-term equivalent (Curriculum + Other): AUD 1,120.00 per year → AUD 280.00 per term.

- Year 11 (annual):
- Curriculum contributions: AUD 720.00. (Breakdown includes Student ID Card AUD 10; general classroom materials AUD 320; ICT/devices upkeep AUD 60; photocopying/printing AUD 220; assessments AUD 110.)
- Other contributions: AUD 450.00.
- Tax-deductible suggested contributions: Building fund AUD 300; Library fund AUD 300 (total suggested AUD 600).
- Extra-curricular user‑pays items and senior-program charges: International Baccalaureate AUD 4,500 (where applicable); Instrumental music, CHASE Basketball and other specialist program fees as listed for junior years.
- Per-term equivalent (Curriculum + Other): AUD 1,170.00 per year → AUD 292.50 per term.

- Year 12 (annual):
- Curriculum contributions: AUD 720.00.
- Other contributions: AUD 450.00.
- Tax-deductible suggested contributions: Building fund AUD 300; Library fund AUD 300 (total suggested AUD 600).
- Extra-curricular and senior program fees (user-pays) apply as for Year 11 (IB and other elective program fees where relevant).
- Per-term equivalent (Curriculum + Other): AUD 1,170.00 per year → AUD 292.50 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Parent contributions and optional items can be paid in full or by recurring payments through the school's Compass payment centre. Payments can also be made at the school office or over the phone using the school's payment phone service (EFTPOA/EFTPOS method described in school materials). Camps and excursions are charged separately and are payable prior to the event (camp/excursion payments are expected to be made shortly before each event; specific event due dates are published with each event). Payment plans are available and the school provides confidential financial-support arrangements for families experiencing hardship.

Boarding / Homestay fees (where applicable)

- On-site boarding is not provided. Homestay accommodation is arranged for international students as part of the international program; homestay hosts provide a private bedroom, three meals per day and supportive family care. Typical homestay weekly costs reported externally for this area have ranged historically (examples in published guides) from approximately AUD 270 to AUD 350 per week; homestay pricing is arranged separately from school parent-contribution requests and is charged by the homestay provider. CRICOS tuition and non-tuition fees for international students are applied separately to homestay costs.

Other costs and common additional fees

- Uniform: New uniform purchase costs are commonly in the mid-hundreds (historical estimates for the school's uniform range approximately AUD 300–AUD 450 for a full set); the school also operates a second-hand uniform shop and lists State Schools Relief as a support option for families needing assistance. Uniform items and approved supplier details are provided by the school.

- Booklists and textbooks: Families are advised to purchase recommended booklist items (textbooks, stationery) via the school-recommended supplier (Campion Education) or follow BYOD/laptop purchasing options outlined by the school. Laptop purchase/lease options and BYOD guidance are provided; some laptop purchases can be made through an approved portal. Booklist items are additional to the parent contributions above.

- Camps, excursions, and subject-specific user-pays items: Charged separately on a user‑pays basis; individual event invoices and due dates are published before each activity and must be paid by the stated deadline. Instrumental music tuition, specialist program charges (French programs, SEAL, IB, CHASE Basketball) and other academy fees are charged per program as listed in the year-level contribution documents.

Refund information

- Refunds for parent payments, extra-curricular items, camps and similar charges are considered on a case-by-case basis at the school's discretion. Refund decisions take into account whether a cost has been incurred, Department guidance and fairness to all parties; families should contact the school's business manager or administration for specific refund requests.

Fee payment options

- Preferred method: Compass Portal (Payment Centre on the parent dashboard).
- Alternate methods: Payment in person at the school office; payment by phone via the school's electronic payment phone service (EFTPOA/EFTPOS as described in school materials). Recurring payments and payment plans are supported. The school also lists support programs (Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund; State Schools Relief; school payment plans) for families who need financial support.

(End of fees overview)
Academics

Auburn High School teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
The school offers the Victorian Curriculum for Years 7–12, including French Bi-National Program (FBN) and French Partial Immersion Program (FPIP), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) as an alternative to the VCE. The Accelerated VCE Pathway (AVP) enables Year 10 students to begin VCE units early. Senior pathways include VCE, Vocational Major (VM), or the IB Diploma Programme, with IB DP core components Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).

Higher Education Progression
Successful completion of the IB Diploma is highly regarded by universities worldwide and can provide entry into leading institutions both in Australia and overseas. Students completing the IB DP are provided an ATAR equivalent to assist with university enrolments.

Gifted and Talented
SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) is offered for Year 7–9. Education For Life (E4L) program supports learning behaviours and career planning. The Accelerated VCE Pathway (AVP) enables Year 10 students to commence VCE units early and potentially access University Enhancement studies in Year 12.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritizes positive relationships between staff and students to support wellbeing. DARE values—Diversity, Aspiration, Respect and Excellence—underpin the school culture. Education for Life (E4L) runs for Years 7–10 to develop wellbeing, resilience and learning readiness. The GANAG instructional framework provides a common, explicit model of instruction to support high‑yield teaching practices. The curriculum is broad, offering VCE, IB and Vocational Major pathways to suit student strengths and interests. Students can contribute to school decisions through the Student Representative Council and leadership roles, and families are welcomed as learning partners; there is an open‑door policy with the Wellbeing Coordinator, School Nurse, School Chaplain, Mental Health Practitioner, Year Level Leaders, Assistant Principal and Principal.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an IB Special Education Needs Policy that supports inclusive practice and removes barriers to learning. It uses Individual Learning Plans and tailored goal setting to meet diverse learner needs. The Year 7–10 program is designed to prepare all students for either the VCE or IB Diploma Program, with provisions aligned to IB access and inclusion and VCAA Special Provisions. Teaching is designed to be inclusive and accessible for students with different needs. The policy reflects a commitment to ensuring fair assessment and appropriate supports to enable all students to demonstrate their best ability.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for English language learners. Culturally and linguistically diverse students are supported to feel safe and included in school life, including participation in clubs and cultural sharing opportunities. The EAL program offers targeted language support across the curriculum to help students access learning. Strategies are in place to ensure inclusive participation for EAL learners across year levels.

Mental Wellbeing
The Wellbeing Team includes a Wellbeing Coordinator, School Nurse, School Chaplain and a Mental Health Practitioner who support students' wellbeing. Students may self‑refer or be referred by staff, and there is an open‑door policy across year levels. Programs such as Respectful Relationships and Safe Schools support positive behaviour and safety, complemented by additional wellbeing incursions, programs and clubs to address evolving needs. Students have opportunities for peer support and cross‑age connections within wellbeing initiatives.

Safeguarding
The school has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy that ensures a safe, supportive environment for all students, with clear rights and responsibilities. Students have the right to participate in education, feel safe and learn without bullying, harassment, violence, racism, discrimination or intimidation, and they have responsibilities to engage and show respectful behaviour. The school provides pathways to raise concerns or complaints, including staff and leadership channels, with information available to families as part of policy guidance. Safeguarding against discrimination and harassment is addressed, including racism and homophobia, with procedures to identify, report and respond to inappropriate behaviour. Complaints and safeguarding policies are integrated with family engagement and support services.
Parent Experience

History
Auburn High School opened in 2014 as a co-educational 7–12 school with a culturally and linguistically diverse student population. It serves the communities of Boroondara, Yarra, Stonnington and Glen Eira. A diverse population is enhanced by a variety of unique learning programs on offer to our students, including the Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program for 7–9, the Bi-national French Program for 7–9, STEM for 7–12, One-to-One Technology for 7–12, Education for Life (E4L) for 7–10, the International Student Program for 10–12, the Accelerated VCE Program for 10–12, the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), and the Diploma Program (International Baccalaureate).

Community
Our vision is to be a high performing school where all students feel challenged and engaged by high quality teaching and learning and are provided with experiences that allow them to develop the skills necessary to become successful global citizens. The DARE values of Diversity, Aspiration, Respect and Excellence underpin all that we do and help create the positive and welcoming culture our school enjoys. Auburn High School provides opportunities for student leadership through roles such as the Student Representative Council, Tutor Group Leaders, House Captains, Student Leadership and School Captaincy, with avenues to communicate with teachers and the Principal. A wide range of wellbeing and engagement strategies, including universal, targeted and individual supports, support students' learning and wellbeing, and cross‑age connections are fostered through school plays, athletics and swimming carnivals, music programs, the Chase Basketball Academy, lunchtime clubs and other activities. The Arrow Newsletter keeps students, families and staff connected with the latest school news and events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents and carers are valued as partners in learning. The school has a Parents & Friends group and a School Council that involve parents in school governance. Parent volunteers support school activities. Families are involved in homework and other curriculum-related activities and in school decision making, including Student Support Groups and the development of individual plans for students. The Arrow keeps families connected with the latest school news and events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has state-of-the-art facilities, including a new Senior School building, modern classrooms, and extensive playing fields. These facilities create an engaging and supportive learning environment for students.

Sports Facilities
Extensive playing fields are part of the school's sports facilities.

Academic Facilities
The school has a new Senior School building. Classrooms are modern. These facilities support contemporary teaching and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Extra Curricular program includes Student Voice & Agency, House System, Sports, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Camps & Excursions, Clubs & Activities, and Chase Basketball Academy.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school runs camps and excursions designed to build resilience, teamwork, and life skills beyond the classroom. Year 7 Camp at Camp Rumbug and Year 8 Camp at Alexandra Adventure Resort focus on collaboration, problem solving, and independence through activities such as high ropes, canoeing, bushwalking, and archery. Year 9 Camp at Clifford Park and the Year 9 City Project – The Great Melbourne Race develop leadership, critical thinking and adaptability as students work in teams around Melbourne. The Year 12 VCE Study Camp at CYC The Island focuses on subject-specific workshops, study skills and stress-management techniques.

Arts & Creative
Performing Arts is a key extracurricular area. The School Production is an exciting annual event that brings together students and staff from across the school. Students engage in drama, music and performance within the Performing Arts program.

Cultural & Language
French is taught in mixed classes with peers from mainstream, French Partial Immersion and French Binational programs. SEAL students also participate in excursions, competitions, clubs, and other extra-curricular activities that complement learning. The SEAL program brings together like-minded, high-achieving students in Years 7-9.

Social & Hobbies
There is a wide variety of lunch-time and after-school clubs, activities and programs available at different times throughout the year. Participation counts towards earning Extra-curricular Badges and House Colours. The school supports student-led clubs and activities through Compass, where students are enrolled in each activity so families can see their child's programs.

Community & Service
Auburn High School has a strong community engagement program. Philanthropic initiatives include Relay for Life and the World's Greatest Shave, organized and participated in by students. Students engage with primary schools and local organizations through activities such as coaching for PE classes, mock job interviews with the Rotary Club, and the Intergenerational PADSIP program, with broader experiences through excursions, guest speakers and partnerships with community groups.

Leadership & Professional
Strong student agency and voice are emphasized; students learn to communicate, think critically, and be creative. The school fosters leadership through collaborative work with staff and by building professional relationships and shared behaviours within the school community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Health and Physical Education program offers a broad range of activities fostering personal growth, teamwork and leadership. Students engage in activities from Sofcrosse and Dance to Ball Sports and Fitness. Each term, students participate in inter-school sports in the Mullum Division as part of School Sports Victoria (SSV). The program promotes teamwork, resilience and lifelong fitness.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include French and Spanish. French is taught through the French Binational Program and the French Partial Immersion Program, available from Year 7 to Year 9; Spanish is taught as a second foreign language as part of the French Specialist Programs. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate program as an alternative to VCE in senior years.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches bilingual French programs, including the French Binational Program (FBN) and the French Partial Immersion Program (FPIP). The French Binational Program combines the French national curriculum with the Victorian Curriculum and is delivered as a dual curriculum in high school. From Year 7 to Year 9, students follow these dual-curriculum pathways, and from Year 10 onward they continue through VCE or IB.

Immersion Programs
French Partial Immersion Program focuses on the Victorian Curriculum for French bilingual students. It provides 7 hours per week of French (French advanced plus one subject, currently Science) and 18 hours per week in English, enabling completion of the Year 10 Victorian Curriculum standards in three years. End-of-program certification is DELF junior B1.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications for Year 7 open from Monday 20 April 2026. Primary schools distribute information packs to parents and carers at the start of Term 2. All Victorian government secondary schools follow the statewide Year 6 to 7 placement timeline. If your child is in a Government Primary School, the Year 6 Coordinator, Transition Coordinator or Principal can help with questions about the year 7 placement process.
2. You will receive notification of your child's Year 7 placement offer on Wednesday 24 June 2026. Victorian government primary schools manage the Year 7 placement process in accordance with the timeline. Enrolment applications submitted after Wednesday 24 June 2026 will be processed by the school as they are received, in accordance with the department's Enrolment Policy.
3. Priority order of placement. The school prioritises enrolments from students who live within the school zone. If capacity prevents accepting all out-of-zone applicants, out-of-zone enrolments are enrolled in the following order: 1) students with a sibling at the same permanent address who are attending the school at the same time; 2) students seeking enrolment into the French Binational Program or French Partial Immersion Program on curriculum grounds; 3) all other students in order of closeness of their home to the school.

Scholarships
Education Chances Scholarship Program (Applications via AHS Wellbeing).

Waitlist
Waitlist. The school uses a priority placement system. In-zone students are prioritised. If capacity is limited for out-of-zone applicants, places are offered in this order: siblings at the same address, French Bi-National or French Partial Immersion program entrants, and then by proximity to the school.
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