Western Heights College is a year 7 to 12 secondary school in Geelong, Victoria. We've designed a progressive model of learning to develop student skills, knowledge and values to shape their future.
As part of our world class learning environment, the Specialist Sporting Program provides talented AFL, basketball, netball and soccer athletes the necessary skills to achieve their goals, both academically and athletically.
Athletes are coached and mentored on a regular basis by elite level coaches, all of whom have played or coached at a state, national or international level, with many having worked within professional clubs and with professional athletes.
The program aims to develop the ‘whole athlete’ with a focus on nutrition, physiotherapy, sports psychology, mindfulness and resilience along with regular wellness monitoring.
Students may progress to professional sporting careers, or find alternative careers in other sports and coaching roles that will keep them engaged in sport for a lifetime.
Western Heights College has designed a progressive model of learning that provides our students with the skills, knowledge and values to shape their futures and contribute meaningfully to the world in which they live.
As part of our world class learning environment, the Specialist Sporting Program provides talented AFL, basketball, netball and soccer athletes the necessary skills to achieve their goals, both academically and athletically.
Our world-class coaches provide athletes with state-of-
the-art coaching and mentoring. Our coaches have all played or coached at a State, National or International
level and have worked closely with professional athletes
and international representatives within professional clubs.
The program aims to develop the ‘whole athlete’ with a focus on nutrition, physiotherapy, sports psychology, mindfulness and resilience along with regular wellness monitoring.
Students may progress to professional sporting careers, or find alternative careers in other sports and coaching roles that will keep them engaged in sport for a lifetime.
Matthew Scarlett
Kaleb Sclater
Susan Meaney
Joey Didulica
Ongoing guidance, support and learning opportunities to balance academic and sporting excellence for students from year 7 to 12.
Elite state, national and international level coaches for athletes to gain the same level of knowledge and insights current professional players receive.
Including a purpose-built AFL indoor craft room, onsite high-performance gym, access to the Geelong Arena, Hoop City and the Leisuretime Sports precinct which includes an elite training venue with a FIFA standard full-sized synthetic pitch.
Strong affiliations have been formed with clubs and associations for all four programs across the Geelong and Melbourne region. See the full list in our Handbook.
Each student is provided with a Strength and Conditioning program focusing on developing strength, speed, agility, durability, and preventing injury.
Personalised academic packages for each athlete through career counselling to ensure individual short-term and long-term goals are met, with regular monitoring and feedback.
Located in Geelong
37-61 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights
Victoria, 3215
State-of-the-art facilities
Stage 1 & 2 master rebuilds are complete. Stage 3 due for completion in early 2026
Tailored learning pathways
Including the Specialist Sporting Program and Academic Accelerate Program
Ongoing guidance, support and learning opportunities to balance academic and sporting excellence for students from year 7 to 12.
Elite national and international level coaches for athletes to gain the same level of knowledge and insights current professional players receive.
Including a purpose-built AFL infoor craft room, onsite high-performance gym, access to the Geelong Arena, Hoop City, and the Leisuretime Sports precinct, which includes an elite training venue with a FIFA standard full-sized synthetic pitch.
Step 1 - Complete the SSP Expression of Interest form below:
Step 2 - Attend an SSP Information Night session on Wednesday, March 19th in the WHC Performing Arts Centre from 5:30-6:30pm or 6:30-7:30pm
Step 3 - Complete an Application Form for Year 7 placement by May 9th, and nominate WHC as your first choice of Government School.
If you miss the deadline, please contact our Enrolment Officer Sophie Trezise: enrolments@whc.vic.edu.au. If your Grade 6 child attends a Catholic or Independent school, please complete the direct enrolment form and submit it to the front office; attention Sophie Trezise.
Step 4 - After July 2nd: Offers of enrolment to WHC will be sent out.
Step 5 - Those who have registered their interest in SSP will be invited to attend the SSP trial of their nominated sport. Details of dates, times and venues will be provided after July 7th.
Step 6 - Attend a SSP Trial, which will be held between July 28th - August 1st.
Step 7 - August 8th: Offers into the SSP will be emailed.
Step 8 - August 12th: Parents/carers return their Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to their child’s primary school.
Step 9 - November 1st: SSP non-refundable deposit for Year 7 2026 is due.
If you are inquiring about enrolling your child at Western Heights College, please email your inquiry to enrolments@whc.vic.edu.au.
**Prices TBD as fees will increase next year:
Year 7-9: Annual fee of $1,300. A non-refundable deposit of $300 will be paid by November 1st, 2025, to secure your place in the program. $250 must be paid by the first week of each of the four terms of 2026.
Year 10-12: Annual fee of $1,050. A non-refundable deposit of $250 will be paid by November 1st, 2025, to secure your place in the program. $200 must be paid by the first week of each of the four terms of 2026.
Step 1 - Complete an Expression of Interest form for SSP via the link below:
Step 2 - Attend the SSP Information Night on Wednesday 19th March at our Performing Arts Centre/Green Building from 5:30-7:30pm (two sessions 5:30-6:30pm & 6:30-7:30pm)
Step 3 - Complete the Application for Year 7 placement by May 9th, and nominate WHC as your first choice of Government School. If you miss the deadline, please contact our Enrolment Officer Sophie Trezise: enrolments@whc.vic.edu.au. If your Grade 6 child attends a Catholic or Independent School, please complete the direct enrolment form and submit it to the front office; attention Sophie Trezise.
Step 4 - After July 2nd: Offers for enrolment to WHC will be sent out.
Step 5 - Those who have registered their interest in SSP will be invited to attend the SSP trial of their nominated sport. Details of dates, times and venues will be provided after July 7th.
Step 6 - Attend a SSP Trial, which will be held between July 28th - August 1st.
Step 7 - August 8th: Offers into the SSP will be emailed.
Step 8 - August 12th: Parents/carers return their Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to their child’s primary school.
Step 9 - November 1st: SSP non-refundable deposit for Year 7 2026 is due.
If you are inquiring about enrolling your child at Western Heights College, please email your inquiry to enrolments@whc.vic.edu.au.
**Prices TBD as fees will increase next year.
Year 7-9: Annual fee of approximately $1,300. A non-refundable deposit of $300 will be paid by November 1st, 2025, to secure your place in the 2026 program. $250 must be paid by the first week of each of the four terms of 2026.
Year 10-12: Annual fee of $1,050. A non-refundable deposit of $250 will be paid by November 1st, 2025, to secure your place in the 2026 program. $200 must be paid by the first week of each of the four terms of 2026.
In term 3 2025, we will notify parents/carers of Year 6 students in writing for Year 7 placement offers.
Western Heights College will then begin its transition program with you in September 2025, with a welcome evening for you and your family.
We welcome students from all backgrounds and are committed to empowering them to set their own academic, vocational, and personal pathways and be their best.
Based in Hamlyn Heights Geelong, Western Heights College is committed to helping Year 7-12 students say "I can".
Our staff work hard to individualise student learning programs and set high expectations so students can pursue their expectations and be the best that they can be.
With stage one and two master rebuilds recently completed, our facilities are modern, contemporary and bright to create an energised learning environment.
Some of our tailored pathways include the Specialist Sporting Program (SSP) - the first of its kind in our region covering AFL, Basketball, Netball and for the first time in 2023, Soccer.
In 2023, the Accelerate program is also launching for year 7 students, which identifies and provides the opportunity for high-achieving students to advance in numeracy and literacy.
As educators, we have a crucial role: to empower, inform and mentor our students to make inspired choices, to find their own academic, vocational and personal pathways and, above all else, to be their best. We believe our school is uniquely equipped to meet challenges and make the most of opportunities. It’s as much about our mind-set, values and point-of-view as it is about our physical structures and grounds.
It is an incredibly exciting time to be a part of Western Heights College. We hope you will join us.
Based in Hamlyn Heights Geelong, Western Heights College is committed to helping Year 7-12 students say "I can".
Our staff work hard to individualise student learning programs and set high expectations so students can pursue their expectations and be the best that they can be.
With stage one and two master rebuilds recently completed, our facilities are modern, contemporary and bright to create an energised learning environment. Our plans for Stage Three are almost finalised, and we look forward to opening our state-of-the-art sporting complex in late 2025/early 2026.
We launched our Accelerate program for year 7 students in 2023, which identifies and provides the opportunity for high-achieving students to advance in numeracy and literacy throughout their years at Western Heights College. Our Year 7 Accelerate Program is focused on providing challenge, enrichment and excellence for high academic achievers in English, Mathematics, Science, Technologies and Humanities.
As educators, we have a crucial role: to empower, inform and mentor our students to make inspired choices, to find their own academic, vocational and personal pathways and, above all else, to be their best. We believe our school is uniquely equipped to meet challenges and make the most of opportunities. It’s as much about our mind-set, values and point-of-view as it is about our physical structures and grounds.
It is an incredibly exciting time to be a part of Western Heights College. We hope you will join us.
Located in Geelong
37-61 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights
Victoria, 3215
State-of-the-art facilities
Stage one and two master rebuilds are complete, with stage three to go.
Tailored learning pathways
Including the Specialist Sporting (SSP) and Accelerate Program
For all enrolment enquires, please contact Sophie Trezise at Sophie.Trezise2@education.vic.gov.au or call 03 5277 1177
For all Specialist Sports Program enquiries, please contact Cate Johnson at cate.johnson@education.vic.gov.au or call 0477 689 178
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We wish to acknowledge the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we are located. We pay our respects to the Wadawurrung people as we gather on their land and to their Elders: past, present and future.
