Wheelers Hill Secondary College

What Wheelers Hill Secondary College does

Wheelers Hill Secondary College (WHSC) is a Victorian Government co-educational secondary school located at 2-28 Raphael Drive, Wheelers Hill, in Melbourne's City of Monash. Established in 1980 with an initial cohort of 96 students and nine teachers, the school now serves approximately 700 students across Years 7-12, segmented into Middle School (Years 7-9) and Senior School (Years 10-12), supported by over 80 teaching and non-teaching staff. The college is led by Principal Fern Brisbane and reports under the Department of Education and Training (DET) Victoria framework; its legal name is Wheelers Hill Secondary College, and it operates the sub-brand "RISE Program" for its High Ability offering. The school is not publicly traded and has no private equity, venture capital, or public shareholders.

The school delivers a comprehensive secondary curriculum spanning core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities), electives (Languages including French and Mandarin, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, Technology), and senior pathways including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCE-VM), and Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. Specialized programs include the RISE High Ability Program (Years 7-9), the ACCur Aboriginal Content Curriculum, a 20+ year accredited International Student Program serving students from 40+ nationalities, a BYOD Laptop Program (Lenovo devices with Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, supplied via Learning with Technologies), and a Wellbeing Team comprising a Mental Health Practitioner, Art Therapist, and PSD Coordinator. Technology infrastructure is built on the Compass education management platform for parent communication and student progress tracking.

WHSC is funded primarily through recurrent Victorian DET government grants, supplemented by voluntary parent contributions structured per year level under the DET Parent Payments Policy, with financial assistance available through the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) and State Schools Relief. Go-to-market is community-led: fortnightly Wednesday school tours via TryBooking, organic Facebook/Instagram presence, a fortnightly newsletter, and an annual yearbook ("The Hill"). Distribution channels include direct DET school zone enrolment for local students, the DET international student application process with education agent relationships, and an official uniform supply partnership with Lowes at Westfield Knox (Wantirna South). Strategic partnerships include Monash University (tertiary pathways), Monash Tech School (STEM programs), and the Mullum VET Cluster (vocational training and TAFE pathways).

Name

Wheelers Hill Secondary College

Legal name

Wheelers Hill Secondary College

Website

https://whsc.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wheelers Hill Secondary College is a Victorian Government co-educational secondary school in Wheelers Hill, Melbourne, serving approximately 700 students across Years 7-12 with VCE, VCE-VM, VET, RISE High Ability, International Student, and ACCur Aboriginal Curriculum programs, funded primarily by the Department of Education and Training Victoria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public secondary school
• VCE programs
• International student program
• Vocational education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheelers Hill

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Victorian Department of Education and Training for government secondary school operations.
2. Parent Contributions: Voluntary parent contributions for curriculum materials, activities and resources across Years 7-12 as per DET Parent Payments Policy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wheelers Hill Secondary College is a Victorian Government secondary school delivering Years 7-12 education for approximately 700 students through Middle School (Years 7-9) and Senior School (Years 10-12) divisions. Core offerings include the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways, supplemented by specialized programs such as the RISE High Ability Program, International Student Program, Aboriginal Content Curriculum (ACCur), and a BYOD Laptop Program.

Product overview

Wheelers Hill Secondary College is a Victorian Government secondary school (established 1980) offering a comprehensive educational program for approximately 700 students from Years 7 to 12. The college operates a dual-campus structure with Middle School (Years 7-9) and Senior School (Years 10-12), providing core academic curriculum alongside specialized programs including the RISE High Ability Program, International Student Program, Laptop Program, and Aboriginal Content Curriculum (ACCur). The institution emphasizes STEM, performing arts, sports, and student leadership, with five focus areas supporting diverse student pathways including VCE, VCE Vocational Major, and VET programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RISE Program: High Ability Program for Years 7, 8 and 9 focusing on Resilience, Inquiry, Student Agency, Voice and Leadership, and Empowerment.

Products and services

• Middle School (Years 7-9) Middle School program for Years 7-9 featuring core studies in English, Maths, Science, and Humanities, with elective options in Languages (French and Mandarin), Visual Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, and Technology from Year 9. Serves students aged approximately 12-15 as part of the school's Year 7-12 educational offering.
• Senior School (Years 10-12) Senior School program offering VCE studies, VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), and VET programs designed to improve students' vocational pathways with credit transfer arrangements into TAFE courses. Delivered through the dedicated VCE Centre.
• RISE Program High Ability Program for Years 7-9 focusing on Resilience, Inquiry, Student Agency, Voice and Leadership, and Empowerment. Features Mandarin language study, Instrumental Music Program, and opportunities for Advanced Placement in Year 10. Targets gifted students selected based on aptitude, collaborative skills, and curious disposition.
• International Student Program Accredited program of over 20 years educating international students from multiple countries, offering quality English language tuition, welfare support, homestay accommodation, and pathways to university education. Serves students holding subclass 500 or 600 visa, drawn from 40+ nationalities.
• Laptop Program BYOD program requiring all students Years 7-12 to own laptops, provided through Learning with Technologies (LWT) with pre-configured Windows 10, warranty, accidental damage insurance, and educational software including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Aboriginal Content Curriculum Program (ACCur) Cross-curricular program integrating First Nations history, culture, and perspectives into the curriculum, featuring a First Nations Garden project connecting Indigenous traditions with environmental sustainability.
• Wellbeing Team Services Comprehensive wellbeing support services delivered by the Wellbeing Team, including a Mental Health Practitioner offering confidential individual counselling and external referrals, an Art Therapist providing therapeutic support, and a PSD Coordinator managing the Program for Students with Disabilities and individualised support plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong connection with Monash University for tertiary pathways

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Monash Tech SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished partner relationship with Monash Tech School providing students with access to technology-focused programs and facilities.
• Monash UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGood connection with Monash University where some students go on to pursue tertiary studies. Part of university pathway preparation.
• Mullum VET ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege is a member of Mullum VET Cluster providing students access to a wide range of Vocational Education and Training programs and TAFE pathway connections.
• Learning with Technologies (LWT)coreTechnology or IntegrationEducational technology provider supplying Lenovo laptops to students with DET standard configuration, warranty, accidental damage insurance, and payment options.
• Lowes (Uniform Supplier)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier for Wheelers Hill Secondary College at Westfield Knox store and online platform.
• Sustainable School ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party platform enabling parents to buy and sell second-hand textbooks, uniforms, calculators, stationery, and musical equipment.
• Community Bank PinewoodminorOthersCommunity Bank Pinewood (Bendigo Bank) offering $1,500 scholarship to Year 11 student, part of $1.5 million given back to City of Monash community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wesley College Melbourne: Prestigious private school with multiple campuses offering VCE and the International Baccalaureate. Competes for academically oriented families and international students in Melbourne's eastern and bayside suburbs.
• Caulfield Grammar School: Large, well-established Victorian private school with multiple campuses. Competes with WHSC for eastern-suburban families willing and able to pay private school fees, and operates its own substantial international student program.
• Haileybury: One of Australia's largest private schools with multiple Melbourne campuses and a sizeable international student cohort. A premium competitor for high-ability and international students in WHSC's catchment.

Direct peers

• Mount Waverley Secondary College: Neighbouring Victorian government secondary school in Melbourne's eastern suburbs with overlapping school zones, comparable student demographic, and similar VCE/VET pathway offerings. A direct competitor for in-zone and out-of-zone enrolments.
• Vermont Secondary College: Victorian government secondary school in the City of Whitehorse with a similar student demographic, VCE pathway focus, and international student program. Competes for the same feeder primary schools and out-of-zone families.
• Box Hill High School: Established Victorian government secondary school serving the adjacent City of Whitehorse. Comparable scale and curriculum breadth, including VCE and international student offerings, making it a regional competitor for eastern-suburban families.
• Brentwood Secondary College: Victorian government secondary school in nearby Glen Waverley with a comparable size, multi-campus structure, and VCE/VET/international program mix. Competes for the same eastern-suburban catchment.
• Glen Waverley Secondary College: A large Victorian government secondary school located in the same City of Monash region, serving a similar Years 7–12 cohort with comparable VCE, VET and international student programs. Directly competes for the same out-of-zone and international student pool as WHSC.

Emerging players

• Melbourne High School: Selectively entry Victorian government secondary school focused on high-achieving male students. Competes indirectly with WHSC for academically able and high-ability (RISE-eligible) students willing to travel.
• Suzanne Cory High School: Selectively entry Victorian government secondary school for high-achieving students in Melbourne's western/northern corridor. An indirect competitor for VCE-focused and high-ability students at the state-wide level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WheelersHillSC
• Instagraminstagram.com/wheelershillsc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wheelers-hill-secondary-college

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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