Elwood College

What Elwood College does

Elwood College is a Victorian government secondary school located at 101 Glenhuntly Road, Elwood, Victoria 3184, Australia, operating under the Department of Education and Training (Victoria) since its founding in 1958 (originally as Elwood High School, later Elwood Secondary College, and now Elwood College). It delivers a three-tiered curriculum for Years 7-12: Junior School (Years 7-8) with a 'Second Storey' primary-to-secondary transition program; Middle School (Years 9-10) leading to a Middle School Certificate; and Senior School (Years 11-12) where students can complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the VCE Vocational Major (VCE-VM), with V.E.T. subject options. Its student body consists primarily of domestic secondary students within its designated school zone, supplemented by an International Student Program accredited under CRICOS (provider code 00861K) and managed by a dedicated director.

The school's underlying technology stack is built on standard licensed platforms rather than proprietary systems: G Suite for Education for productivity and collaboration, a BYOD device program, the Compass portal for student management, attendance and parent communication, and ClickView for video learning content. Differentiating infrastructure includes the 269-seat Phoenix Theatre — a proscenium-arch venue with a full fly tower, computerized lighting desk, and optional orchestra pit — which is also commercially hired to external theatre groups, dance schools and community organisations.

The school's revenue model is dominated by Victorian Department of Education operating grants, supplemented by voluntary parent/carer contributions across Years 7-12 (curriculum materials, excursions, camps, with CSEF subsidies for eligible concession card holders), modest fees from international student enrolments, and transaction-based revenue from Phoenix Theatre and gymnasium hire plus ticketed school productions. Distribution is direct: domestic enrolment through the school's intake process within its school zone, international enrolment through a dedicated enquiry funnel, and venue hire via a separate phone and email channel.

Name

Elwood College

Legal name

Elwood College

Website

https://elwood.vic.edu.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Elwood College is a Victorian government secondary school in Elwood, Australia, serving Years 7-12 students through VCE and VCE-VM programs, plus an International Student Program, with Phoenix Theatre venue hire as a supplementary revenue stream.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Elwood, Victoria

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a Victorian government secondary school, Elwood College receives core operational funding from the Victorian Department of Education. This funds teaching staff, facilities, and core educational programs.
2. Parent Contributions and Fees: Voluntary parent/carer contributions for years 7-12 covering curriculum materials, resources, and activities. Additional fees for camps, excursions, and optional programs. Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) available for eligible concession card holders.
3. Venue Hire Revenue: Phoenix Theatre and gymnasium hire to external community groups, theatre companies, dance schools, and event organizers during evenings, weekends, and school holidays. Venue enquiries via phone and email.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elwood College is a Victorian government secondary school delivering education to students from Years 7 through 12, including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE-VM) pathways, plus Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects. The school also operates specialized co-curricular programs (Basketball Academy, Instrumental Music) and a CRICOS-accredited International Student Program, while hiring out its 269-seat Phoenix Theatre and gymnasium facilities to community groups during evenings, weekends, and school holidays.

Product overview

Elwood College is a Victorian government secondary school offering a comprehensive three-tiered educational structure: Junior School (Years 7-8), Middle School (Years 9-10), and Senior School (Years 11-12). The school provides multiple certification pathways including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE-VM), with Vocational Education and Training (V.E.T.) options. Beyond core academics, the college offers specialized co-curricular programs including a Basketball Academy, Instrumental Music Program, and an accredited International Student Program. The school also operates the Phoenix Theatre as a hireable venue for external events. Student support services include careers guidance, personalized learning, and student wellbeing programs. The school utilizes the Compass Portal student management system and provides access to G Suite for productivity, Clickview for video learning, and Campion for educational materials procurement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior School (Years 7-8) Secondary school program for Years 7-8 students featuring the 'Second Storey' transition program that helps students adjust from primary to secondary school, with focus on creating lasting connections and relationships within the community.
• Middle School (Years 9-10) Cross-curricular program combining Years 9 and 10, offering the Middle School Certificate with focus on engagement and breadth of choice through various subject options and curriculum-based activities.
• Senior School (Years 11-12) with VCE and VCE-VM Upper secondary education program where students can complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or VCE-VM (Vocational Major), with options including Vocational Education and Training (V.E.T.) subjects.
• International Student Program Accredited program for international students, offering comprehensive support services including homestay arrangements, dedicated coordinators, and access to VCE programs.
• Phoenix Theatre Venue Hire Versatile theatre venue hire service featuring a proscenium arch stage (10.5m x 6m), full lighting rig, computerized lighting desk, fly tower, tiered seating for 269 attendees, and optional orchestra pit. Available for theatre groups, school plays, graduations, dance concerts, seminars, and other events during evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
• Basketball Academy Specialized basketball program offering training and development for students interested in basketball as a sport.
• Instrumental Music Program Music education program offering instruction in various musical instruments, with performances including Battle of the Bands and talent nights.
• Careers and Pathways Program Career guidance and pathway planning service helping students transition to tertiary education and employment, with dedicated careers website and pathways coordinator.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent VCE excellence: ATAR scores ranging 83.90-99.45 among featured graduates (2013-2019), with multiple students achieving above 95 ATAR and placements at top universities including University of Melbourne, Monash, and RMIT
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Obi Hagashi (Japan - Sister School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElwood College maintains a long-standing sister school relationship with Obi Hagashi in Japan. The school runs an immersive international trip to the partner school every two years, providing students with cultural exchange opportunities and international learning experiences.
• Campion EducationminorOthersCampion Education is the school's current book and resource supplier, offering a direct service for students to access booklists and order online through Campion's website. The partnership provides year-level specific resource lists for Years 7-12.
• Community Groups and Event OrganisersminorOthersThe Phoenix Theatre and gymnasium are hired out to local theatre groups, school groups (including St Columba's Primary, St Kilda Park Primary, Elsternwick Primary, Ripponlea Primary), dance schools, and community organizations for performances, graduations, seminars, and events.
• Department of Education and Training (Victoria)coreOthersElwood College operates as a government school under the Victorian Department of Education. The school is CRICOS accredited under the Department's registration (provider code: 00861K). The Department provides regulatory oversight, funding, policy guidance, and administrative support including term dates, special education events, and general enquiries through the Department's switchboard (03) 9637 2000.
• City of Port PhillipminorOthersThe school is located within the City of Port Phillip municipality. The council provides local services and community support. Contact via ASSIST phone line 9209 6777. The council maintains community links and local service coordination with the school.
• Poets Grove Family & Children's CentreminorOthersLocated at 18 Poets Grove, Elwood, Poets Grove is a dedicated family and children's centre supporting the education, care, and nurturing of children and families in the community. The school maintains community links with this local organization.
• Local Primary Schools NetworkminorOthersElwood College maintains community links with local primary schools including Elwood Primary (Scott St), St Columba's Primary, St Kilda Park Primary School, Elsternwick Primary, and Ripponlea Primary School for transition programs, joint events, and community engagement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Melbourne High School: Selective-entry Victorian government secondary school for boys in Years 9-12. Comparable as a government secondary school with elite VCE outcomes and a strong academic reputation, but operates at a state-wide selective intake level rather than a zone-based model.
• Haileybury: One of Australia's leading independent schools with multiple campuses across Melbourne. Comparable as a Years 7-12 secondary school in the bayside/southeast corridor that competes directly with Elwood College for academically-oriented families, but offers a broader private-school portfolio.
• Wesley College: Major Melbourne independent school with multiple campuses including St Kilda Road. Comparable as a Melbourne secondary school competing for the same bayside family demographic, but operates as a larger private institution with broader co-curricular offerings and resources.

Direct peers

• McKinnon Secondary College: High-performing Victorian government secondary school serving Years 7-12 in McKinnon. Comparable as a co-educational government school with strong VCE outcomes and a focus on academic excellence, serving as a benchmark for government school performance in Melbourne.
• Brighton Secondary College: A Victorian government secondary school serving Years 7-12 in the nearby bayside suburb of Brighton. Directly comparable as a similar-sized co-educational government secondary school in an affluent Melbourne bayside area, competing for overlapping school zones and demographic profiles.
• Albert Park College: Victorian government secondary school serving Years 7-12 in Albert Park, also within the City of Port Phillip. Closely comparable as a government secondary school in inner-southeast Melbourne with similar demographic focus and program offerings.
• Glen Eira College: Victorian government secondary school in the Glen Eira municipality adjacent to Elwood. Comparable as a similarly-sized government secondary school serving Years 7-12 in Melbourne's inner southeast, competing for overlapping demographic catchments.
• Melbourne Girls' College: Victorian government secondary school for Years 7-12 in Richmond. Comparable as a government school with strong academic outcomes, broad co-curricular programs, and a selective intake profile within the Melbourne metropolitan area.

Others

• Compass Education: Student management system provider used by Elwood College for attendance, reporting, and parent communication. Comparable as an enabling technology partner integral to the school's operational infrastructure.

Regional players

• Study Victoria / International Student Program: Victorian government initiative that recruits international students into CRICOS-accredited schools like Elwood College. Comparable as a government-supported entity enabling the international student revenue stream that Elwood College participates in.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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