Collingwood College is a government school located in the inner-city suburb of
Collingwood, close to the
Melbourne CBD
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.
Established in 1882, it is one of Melbourne's oldest inner city schools.
The school has two modern campuses: its main campus is near
Hoddle Street
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, on the corner of Cromwell Street and McCutcheon Way. As of 2022, it shares a senior campus for VCE students with
Fitzroy High School
Fitzroy High School is a school catering for Years 7 to 10, located in Falconer Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia. The school was first opened in 1915, but closed in 1992. After a long community campaign, it re-opened in 2 ...
.
History
In 1882, the Vere Street National School No 2462 was established. Cromwell Street State School joined Vere Street National School in 1912. In 1915, Collingwood Domestic Arts School was established. In 1975, the Collingwood Education Centre was established. It was renamed Collingwood College in 1990. A history of Collingwood College entitled ''The School on the Flat: Collingwood College 1882-2007'' was published to mark the 125th anniversary of the school's opening.
Academics
VCE studies offered by the school:
Biology, Business Management, Chinese First Language, Chinese Second Language, English, English (EAL), Further Mathematics, General Mathematics, Literature, Mathematical Methods (CAS), Media, Product Design and Technology, Psychology, Specialist Mathematics, Studio Arts, Visual Communication Design.
See also
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Education in Australia
Education in Australia encompasses the sectors of early childhood education (preschool) and primary education (primary schools), followed by secondary education (high schools), and finally tertiary education, which includes higher education (Uni ...
References
External links
Collingwood College website
Public high schools in Melbourne
Public primary schools in Melbourne
Educational institutions established in 1882
1882 establishments in Australia
Buildings and structures in the City of Yarra
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