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Location Profile

Mount Ridley P-12 College was founded in 2009 and is located in the City of Hume, one of Melbourne's rapid growth corridors.  Situated on an 11 hectare site along Hampton Street in Craigieburn and approximately 26 kilometres north of the CBD, the College includes provision for both primary and secondary students with an enrolment figure of approximately 2750 students across the whole College.  The current College's Student Family Occupation (SFO) index is 0.59 whilst our Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index is 0.48.  Although these figures indicate a high level of family social disadvantage, increased funding levels provided by the Education Department aim to assist with raising the educational outcomes of our students.

The College offers curriculum provision and facilities for students in Prep to Year 12 governed by a single School Council.  It incorporates an innovative and flexible design to meet new and changing pedagogical approaches to State education.  Located adjacent to the Maternal and Child Health Service developed by the Hume City Council, the College works closely with the Craigieburn Child and Family Centre in integrating learning and teaching programs so as to achieve a seamless transition into primary school.  Adjoining recreation facilities established by the Hume City Council, Stockland, the AFL and the Calder Cannons Football Club are also providing opportunities for shared ventures.  The College has developed a Community Garden project which is focussed on providing students of all ages with the opportunity of learning, app…