Agriculture/Horticulture7-12, Science Teacher Years 7-10

Location Profile

The College opened on its present site in 1955 and is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling red gum hills and beautiful country. The Glenelg River meanders through the township.  

It is 315km (4 hours) West of Melbourne, 290km (3 hours from Geelong) and is approximately 70km (45mins) from Hamilton Victoria and Mt. Gambier South Australia. 

Casterton Secondary College is a high achieving school where students are supported to develop social skills, and positive personal attitudes and values through mutual respect and positive behaviour which underpins our commitment to provide every student with the knowledge, skills and experiences that lead to successful outcomes. 

We actively encourage students to become life-long learners and support their transition through school and beyond.

Our moral purpose is to achieve the best outcomes for all students, underpinned by the school's values of Respect, Accountability and Persistence, and a mantra of "High Expectations - No Excuses". 

 Casterton Secondary College services the needs and provides opportunities for the people of Strathdownie, Dergholm, Coleraine, Merino and Casterton. 

Enrolment and Demographics

Casterton Secondary College is a single campus, Year 7 - 12 school. The 2026 enrolment is approximately100 students. Our students come predominantly from rural or related backgrounds; there are low levels of students born overseas and very few students of Koori background.

We currently have 15 teaching staff (including the Principal Class), with part-time staff this equates to 13.8 effective fulltime posi…