Western Heights College is committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of athletes through a progressive model of learning that equips students with the skills, knowledge and values to shape their futures.
As part of it's world-class learning environment, the Specialist Sports Program supports talented athletes in AFL, basketball, netball and soccer in achieving both academic and athletic success. Our coaches, each with experience at State, National or International level, deliver elite coaching, mentoring and guidance in partnership with professional sporting organisations.
In 2025, WHC introducted the High-Performance and Olympic Pathway Program, the fifth pillar of the Specialist Sports Program. This pillar supports student-athletes competing at state, national or international levels who aspire to represent Australia or pursue professional sport. It offers elite facilities, expert coaching, wellbeing and nutrition support, integrity education, athlete development programs and physiotherapy.
The program focuses on developing the whole athlete, including mindfulness, resilience and regular wellness monitoring, while offering flexible learning options to balance study and sport. Students may go on to professional sporting careers or movie into coaching and other sports-related fields, staying engaged in sport for life.
Western Heights College is committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of athletes through a progressive model of learning that equips students with the skills, knowledge and values to shape their futures.
As part of it's world-class learning environment, the Specialist Sports Program supports talended athletes in AFL, basketball, netball, and soocer in achieving both academic and athletic success. Our coaches, each with experience at State, National or International level, deliver elite coaching, mentoring and guidance in partnership with professional sporting organisations.
In 2025, WHC introduced the High-Performance and Olympic Pathway Program, the fifth pillar of the Specialist Sports Program. This pillar supports student-athletes competing at state, national or international levels who aspire to represent Australia or pursue professional sport. It offers elite facilities, expert coaching, wellbeing and nutrition support, integrity education, athlete development programs and physiotherapy.
The program focuses on developing the whole athlete, including mindfulness, resilience and regular wellness monitoring, while offering flexible learning options to balance study and sport. Students may go on to professional sporting careers or move into coaching and other sports-related fields, staying engaged in sport for life.
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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 and the Leisuretime Sports precinct which includes an elite training venue with a FIFA standard full-sized synthetic pitch.
Strong affiliations and partnerships have been established with local, state, and national sporting bodies across all five pillar sports programs.
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.
State-of-the-art facilities
Stage 1 & 2 master rebuilds are complete. Stage 3 due for completion in April 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, 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 18th in the WHC Performing Arts Centre from 5:00 (first session) or 6:15 (second session)
Step 3 - Complete an Application Form for Year 7 placement by May 8th, and nominate WHC as your first choice of Government School. If you miss the deadline, please contact our Enrolment Officer Sophie Trezise at 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 June 24th: 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 June 26th.
Step 6 - Attend a SSP Trial, which will be held between July 27th - July 31st.
Step 7 - August 7th: Offers into the SSP will be emailed.
Step 8 - August 11th: Parents/carers return their Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to their child’s primary school.
Step 9 - Once your child has their Compass account created, you will receive a notification from the WHC office requesting payment of the SSP 2027 deposit. Deadline for payments is November 6th.
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 in 2027.
Year 7-9 Annual Fee: AFL $1300 | Basketball, Netball & Soccer $1400 | Aspiring Athlete Program $650
Year 10-12 Annual Fee: AFL $1050 | Basketball, Netball & Soccer $1100
High Performance & Olympic Pathway Program Annual Fee: $1100
For all programs, a non-refundable deposit is required by November 1st to secure your place in the 2027 program. The annual fee is then split into four payments made in the first week of each term for 2027.
Step 1 - Complete an Expression of Interest form for SSP via the link below:
Step 2 - Attend the SSP Information Night on Wednesday 18th March at our Performing Arts Centre/Green Building from 5:00pm (first session) and 6:15pm (session session)
Step 3 - Complete the Application for Year 7 placement by May 8th, and nominate WHC as your first choice of Government School. If you miss the deadline, please contact our Enrolment Officer Sophie Trezise at 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 June 24th: 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 June 26th.
Step 6 - Attend a SSP Trial, which will be held between July 27th - July 31st.
Step 7 - August 7th: Offers into the SSP will be emailed.
Step 8 - August 11th: Parents/carers return their Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to their child’s primary school.
Step 9 - Once your child has their Compass account created, you will receive a notification from the WHC office requesting payment of the SSP 2027 deposit. Deadline for payments is November 6th.
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 in 2027
Year 7-9 Annual Fee: AFL $1300 | Basketball, Netball and Soccer $1400 | Aspiring Athlete Program $650
Year 10-12 Annual Fee: AFL $1050 | Basketball, Netball and Soccer $1100 |
High Performance & Olympic Pathway Program Annual Fee: $1100
For all programs, a non-refundable deposit is required by November 1st to secure your place in the 2027 program. The annual fee is then split into four payments made in the first week of each term of 2027.
In term 3 2026, we will notify parents/carers of Grade 6 students in writing for Year 7 placement offers.
Western Heights College will then begin its transition program with you in September 2026, 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 enrolments@whc.vic.edu.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 03 5277 1177
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