There are many important factors to consider when choosing a school for your child, particularly navigating the many programs, curriculum offerings, pathways, and extra-curricular activities, it’s no wonder the decision can feel overwhelming at times. 

At Wantirna College, we fundamentally believe that the quality of a student’s educational outcomes and experiences is mostly dependent on the quality of the teaching. When I ask parents to reflect on their own educational experience, many identify the great teachers they had who had a profound impact on their learning and personal development. Research evidence supports this reflection, concluding that the single most important factor in improving student outcomes and achievement is the quality of the teacher. 

At Wantirna College, we are committed to having outstanding teachers who know their students and target their teaching to meet the learning needs of their students regardless of where their starting point is on the learning continuum. Our teachers are committed to a progressive teaching approach, using innovative assessment practices, to know their learners and support them in maximising learning growth. 

Our 2025 Naplan results were outstanding, with year 7 and 9 students outperforming schools across the state, network schools and similar schools in ‘strong’ and ‘exceeding‘ proficiency levels. This was an outstanding achievement and testament to the great work happening in our classrooms. 

Our 2025 Annual Student Survey also delivered exceptional results with year 7-12 students reporting more positive responses to every question than state, network and similar schools. We value the survey data that students provide as it helps us to reflect on what is working and what areas we can focus on as a College to improve, and it’s reassuring to know that not only are we  on track, but we are providing a strong foundation for students to thrive.   

Beyond the classroom, we offer a range of extracurricular activities and programs designed to foster skills and talents in a variety of areas. Rather than specialising in one area, we believe in offering students a wide range of experiences and choices which we know will lead to greater pathway opportunities. Our commitment to fostering supportive and inclusive environments means that every student has the opportunity to shine and grow in confidence. 

Further to these experiences, we are committed to offering a breadth of curriculum that caters to all types of students’ interests and learning needs. At Year 7 and 8, students experience all areas of learning however, from Year 9 onwards, students can choose from 70+ speciality subjects and build a personalised timetable tailored to their specific interests and needs. At VCE we proudly offer three viable pathways: a traditional VCE pathway to achieve academic success and entry into University, a Vocational Major applied learning pathway to support students who want to pursue TAFE or full time apprenticeship/work and a hybrid of both VCE and Vocational Major subjects with students being able to access greater choice and opportunity. In 2025, we look forward to offering onsite Sport and Recreation VET training. 

Our facilities continue to improve. In July 2025, we opened the Mooroop Centre, our brand new, state of the art, double-court basketball stadium and performing arts spaces that include a new dance studio and drama studio. This outstanding facility will not only provide our students with enriched learning experiences, but also make an impact on improving the sporting opportunities of our wider school community. Additionally we upgraded the B-Block toilets to include significantly more female cubicles, designed and constructed a new bus shelter, refurbished a new music studio, improved ramp access to 12 classrooms and began works on a carpark to serve the Mooroop Centre. These extensive facility upgrades have already made a notable improvement to our school and we look forward to continuing to support the completion of these projects.  

At Wantirna College, our end goal is to ensure that students experience significant learning growth in all subjects. Whilst we acknowledge the fundamental importance of this goal, we also understand that students want a positive experience at school and to be happy. We know that the happier students are at school, the more likely it is that they will experience success. The support of all staff (including our teachers and wellbeing staff), our commitment to inclusive learning, and the opportunities inside the classroom and beyond allow all our students at Wantirna College to Discover their Wings and thrive. 

Carrie Wallis