Princes Hill Secondary College

What Princes Hill Secondary College does

Princes Hill Secondary College is a Victorian government secondary school located at 47 Arnold Street, Princes Hill (Carlton North), Melbourne, Australia, operating under the Department of Education and Training Victoria. It delivers the standard Victorian curriculum across Years 7 to 12, including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with a stated emphasis on differentiated mixed-ability teaching up to Year 10, evidence-based practice, and student wellbeing supported by a dedicated Mental Health Manager, Educational Psychologist, and Mental Health Practitioner. Enrolment is governed by the Department's Placement Policy, which prioritises zoned students, then siblings, then proximity; the school reports being filled to capacity for the past decade with surplus demand.

The school's core products extend well beyond the standard curriculum and include one of the largest and most acclaimed music programs in the state (instruction in 40+ instruments, 20+ ensembles, formal AMEB/ABRSM exam pathways, 60+ public performances per year), a mathematics extension program, a central library service, and an extensive camps and outdoor education program anchored by the wholly-owned Mirimbah Country Centre near Mt Stirling/Mt Buller. Technology integration is supported through a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program with minimum device specifications and the Compass school management portal used for parent/student communication, learning tasks, reporting, and payments. Additional offerings include international study tours (Italy, France, China, Indonesia, Vietnam), an international student program via the Victorian International Student Program, student leadership development, and dedicated wellbeing services.

The revenue model is primarily government funding through the Department of Education and Training Victoria, supplemented by parent payments (reviewed annually by School Council) and user-pays instrumental music tuition at $395-$2,720 per annum depending on lesson type, ensemble fees of $200 per ensemble per year for non-enrolled students, and fees from international students. Governance is via a School Council comprising DET employees, parent, student, and community representatives; Trevor Smith serves as Principal and Executive Officer, supported by two Assistant Principals, a Business Manager (Anastasia Papadopoulos), and a leadership team covering Middle School (Years 7-9), Senior School (Years 10-12), and curriculum areas. The school is not a private or publicly traded entity and has no venture or private equity ownership.

Name

Princes Hill Secondary College

Legal name

Princes Hill Secondary College

Website

https://phsc.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Victorian government secondary school in Carlton North, Melbourne, delivering Years 7-12 education including VCE, with a renowned music program, owned Mirimbah outdoor education campus, and capacity-constrained zone-based enrolment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public school
• Music education
• Outdoor education
• Student wellbeing

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlton North

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Princes Hill Secondary College is a Victorian Government secondary school providing comprehensive secondary education for students in Years 7-12, including VCE preparation. The school's core offering encompasses a broad curriculum across Mathematics, Science, Technology, Arts, Music, and Humanities, supplemented by an acclaimed music program (instruction in 40+ instruments, 20+ ensembles), outdoor education at its owned Mirimbah Country Centre, wellbeing and mental health support services, and enrichment/extension programs.

Product overview

Princes Hill Secondary College is a Victorian government secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program across Years 7-12. The school's product portfolio consists of its core educational services including the Music Program (with instrumental lessons, over 20 ensembles, and formal music exams), Library Services, Camps and Outdoor Education (including the Mirimbah Country Centre), Wellbeing and Mental Health Support, and Mathematics Extension Programs. The Music Program is particularly notable, being one of the largest and most acclaimed in the state with instruction available in over 40 instruments. Additional offerings include transition programs, BYOD technology support, and student leadership development. The school uses the Compass platform for school management and administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PHSC Music Program
• PHSC Library Services
• Camps and Outdoor Education Program
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support
• Mathematics Extension Programs
• Instrumental Music Lessons
• Music Ensembles Program
• Year 7 Transition Program
• BYOD Program
• International Student Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Department data demonstrates Princes Hill SC students have achieved amongst the best overall VCE results for any comparable school population in the State
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wesley College Melbourne: Independent school with multiple Melbourne campuses and an acclaimed music and co-curricular program. Comparable to Princes Hill as a competitor for Melbourne families prioritising strong music, outdoor education, and academic offerings.
• Melbourne Grammar School: Independent boys' school in South Yarra with a long history and strong music and academic programs. Comparable to Princes Hill as a competing inner-Melbourne secondary school for educationally engaged families, particularly given its music and outdoor education breadth.
• Haileybury: Large independent school operating across multiple Melbourne campuses with a strong academic, music, and international student profile. Comparable to Princes Hill as a competitor for high-achieving families and a parallel international student program operator.
• Scotch College: Long-established independent boys' school in Melbourne with extensive music, outdoor education, and academic programs. Comparable as a competitor for high-achieving inner-Melbourne families who might otherwise consider Princes Hill, though operating under a fee-paying independent model.

Direct peers

• Glen Waverley Secondary College: Large Victorian government secondary college in Melbourne's south-east with a significant international student program and strong VCE results. Comparable to Princes Hill in operating model, international student recruitment, and academic standing.
• University High School: Non-selective government secondary school in inner Melbourne (Years 7–12) consistently ranked among Victoria's top VCE performers. Closely comparable to Princes Hill in cohort size, zone-based enrolment, and academic profile.
• Melbourne High School: Selective-entry Victorian government secondary school for boys in Years 9–12, widely regarded as one of the state's top-performing VCE schools. Direct peer because it competes with Princes Hill for high-achieving families in the inner-Melbourne zone and ranks among Victoria's top VCE outcomes.
• Box Hill High School: Victorian government secondary school with selective-entry entry from Year 9 and a strong academic reputation. Comparable as a high-achieving DET secondary college competing for ambitious Melbourne families.
• Balwyn High School: Large non-selective government secondary school in Melbourne's east with a strong VCE record and broad co-curricular offering. Comparable to Princes Hill as a high-performing, oversubscribed Victorian government secondary college.
• MacRobertson Girls' High School: Selective-entry Victorian government secondary school for girls in Years 9–12 and another consistent top-VCE performer. Comparable to Princes Hill as a high-achieving government school serving Melbourne families seeking academic excellence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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