Kew High School is a co-educational school in suburban

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for students in years 7–12. The school has an enrolment of approximately 1146 students from the suburbs of

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, Ivanhoe,

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School grounds and facilities

The school is situated on a single campus adjoining parkland in the suburb of East Kew, approximately 8 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. Facilities of the school include * The Renaissance Centre, a performing arts centre which is used for the bi-annual school production and music and drama classes. * A large gymnasium * A Senior School (VCE) Centre for the use of Year 11 and 12 students * An outdoor canteen and adjoining indoor dining area * A library * Three outdoor basketball courts and two soccer pitches with artificial surfaces * Specialised facilities for STEM, music, food technology, visual arts, drama and languages

Music

The school's theatre "The Renaissance Centre" is regularly used by other schools and community organisations for performances with a capacity of 470 people. A recording of a choir from the school singing "

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' 2016 album ''

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House system

The houses compete in a variety of sporting events throughout the school year, including: * Swimming Carnival * Athletics Carnival

Notable alumni

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References

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