Avila College, Mount Waverley VIC
Gender
Girls
Years
7-12
Enrolments
1050
Established: 1965
Principal: Dr Michelle Cotter
Address: 35 Charles Street, Mount Waverley 3149
Key Information
Staff
104 Teaching
Fees
See website (Year 7)
See website (Year 12)
VCE Subjects
N/A
Languages
Italian, Indonesian and French
Features
VET Available
Flagship Programs
About our school
Nestled in the leafy suburb of Mount Waverley, Avila College is a ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ secondary school for girls, offering a vibrant and supportive environment where students are encouraged to thrive. Established in 1965, the College has a proud heritage of academic excellence, social justice and student empowerment. Avila is committed to nurturing the whole person, with a focus on developing confident, compassionate, and capable young women who are inspired to make a positive difference in the world.
With state-of-the-art facilities and a broad range of academic pathways, students are provided with rich opportunities to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. A wide selection of co-curricular activities, including performing arts, sport and leadership programs, complement a structured Wellbeing for Learning framework, helping students build resilience and take ownership of their educational journey.
A dynamic, inclusive and faith-filled learning community, Avila College is inspired by the charism of the Presentation Sisters and the teachings of St Teresa of Avila. We encourage students and families to Journey with Us and embrace all that an Avila education offers.
Principal's Message
Welcome to Avila College! A vibrant, active and engaging learning community that seeks success for every student in all she explores and aspires to. At Avila College students are at the centre of our mission to provide inspirational experiences of the rich tapestry of twenty first century learning innovation.
An Avila education is founded on the tradition of ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ and Presentation values. Faith, hope, love and justice guide our relationships with each other and the wider world. They are essential touchstones for life long learning journeys for all students, staff and alumnae – wherever their their journey takes them.
Dr Michelle Cotter
Principal
Quick Facts
- 11% achieved an ATAR over 95 (Top 5% of the state)
- 3 students achieved a Perfect Score of 50 in English
- Signature programs include Wellbeing for Learning, Beyond 2040 and NaviGate
- State of the Art Facilities including Ballygriffin Senior Learning Centre and St Teresa Library and Research Centre
- Extensive co-curricular opportunities including social justice, performing arts, public speaking, robotics and sport
- SHINE Academic extension program
- International and local immersion programs
- MacBook program included in school fees
- Conveniently located next to Mt Waverley train station
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