Health & Physical Education / Outdoor Studies

Location Profile

Be prepared for a surprise when you tour our contemporary state-of-the-art facilities, over 16 hectares adorned with playing fields, outdoor amphitheatre and landscaped gardens. Our Science Centre captures the essence of the wetlands at our doorstep.

 Ashwood High School was recognised in 2025 as one of the `Top 10 Government Schools¿ in Victoria for VCE results where the median study score was 32. Ashwood High School is an aspirational co-educational secondary school providing an outstanding all-round educational experience, encouraging, inspiring and cultivating students to be positive contributors to our world.

 Having served as an integral part of the community since 1962, Ashwood High School interweaves traditional values with a contemporary understanding of education. Our state-of-the-art facilities are situated on a 17 ha site with spacious, unparalleled grounds. A major building program is underway for the construction of a new Senior School STEAM and Research Centre.

 We develop critically aware, reflective, resilient, confident and independent learners for life. We are proud of our strong sense of community and provide a welcoming, safe, secure, and orderly learning environment.

 The school has established the necessary preconditions ¿safety, high expectations, routines and authentic relationships ¿ to actualise an environment where students are afforded opportunities to celebrate success in all its forms. Our substantial awards and recognition program runs throughout the school with an emphasis on student voice and agency.

 We believe deep learning is …