Principal’s welcome

Welcome to Kew High School 

At Kew High School, we are committed to providing an outstanding, holistic education, where every student is supported to approach their development through our school motto: Aspire, Strive, Achieve. We take pride in our tradition of academic excellence, community connection, and student leadership, and since our establishment in 1963, we have provided generations of students with a rich and challenging educational experience that fosters personal growth, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. 

We believe that education extends beyond the classroom with our students encouraged to take an active role in their own learning; developing the knowledge, skills, and resilience they need to succeed in an evolving world. Our school values—Accountability, Social Equity, Participation, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence (ASPIRE)—are embedded in all aspects of school life. These values shape our learning culture, inform our positive behaviour framework, and guide the way students and staff interact, collaborate, and strive for success. Our approach ensures that all students are not only academically prepared but also socially responsible and ready to contribute meaningfully to their communities. 

Why Choose Kew High School? 

• Outstanding Academic Achievement – Our students consistently perform above state and national averages in literacy, numeracy, and VCE studies. Our ten year average median study score of 31 and 90% plus average tertiary placement into students’ 1st or 2nd course preference reflects the high levels of support and achievement which enable our students to follow their pathway of choice. 

• Innovative Learning Spaces – Our state-of-the-art STEAM Centre supports creativity and critical thinking in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. At Kew High School, we are constantly working to improve our learning environment and facilities available to our students. 

• Engaging Co-Curricular Opportunities – Our diverse and award-winning range of performing arts, debating, music, student leadership, and community engagement programs ensures students develop students’ passions and interests, confidence, commitment, and teamwork skills. Our Community Development Manager ensures we are connected to the local and broader Melbourne communities, enhancing to the programs and support available to our students. 

• Excellence in Sport – Our specialist volleyball and futsal teams compete at a national level, supported by first-class sporting facilities including a competition-certified double gym and multiple outdoor courts. 

• Global Perspectives – With over 30 cultural backgrounds represented within the KHS student community we proudly celebrate our cultural diversity. Our International Student Program, as well as numerous overseas camp opportunities including language tours, subject specific tours, and world challenge expeditions, our students broaden their perspectives through experience in preparation for success in an interconnected world. 

• Strong Student Wellbeing & Leadership – Our focus on community, connectedness, resilience, and belonging results in 90% of students reporting no experience of bullying at Kew High School — a testament to our safe and supportive environment. With over 46 elected representatives, our Student Leadership program encourages initiative and student voice to ensure our students remain central to our school improvement efforts. 

• Commitment to remain a medium sized learning community – We are committed to a maximum of 175 students per year level in Years 7-9 to better facilitate the transition to secondary school, expanding to 200 students per year in Years 10-12 to ensure we can offer a broad range of senior secondary pathways and subjects. We believe a school size of around 1100 students enables community, connection, and all students being known, safe, and valued at our school. 

At Kew High School, we set high expectations for our students, not just in academic achievement, but also in their development as responsible, engaged, and ethical individuals. Whether excelling in academics, sport, the visual or performing arts, or leadership, our students are challenged and supported to become confident learners and future leaders. 

We invite you to discover the vibrant learning culture at Kew High School, where students aspire, strive, and achieve every day.