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Warracknabeal Secondary College is a rural government school based in the prosperous country town in the heart of Victoria¿s wheat belt in the Wimmera-Mallee region.  Due to the closest secondary college being at least 40 kilometres away, Warracknabeal Secondary College services an extensive rural community in the Yarriambiack Shire.  Warracknabeal has approximately 2,500 residents, which is situated 60 kilometres north of Horsham (population of approximately 20,000). Warracknabeal is situated on the Henty Highway, by the gum-lined banks of the Yarriambiack Creek.  The town¿s name derives from an Aboriginal expression relating to the large red gums along the creek.  It is approximately a four-hour drive from Melbourne.

Our vision is to build a learning community, based on respect, where we are able to fulfil potential in a safe, engaging and supportive environment. We reinforce our values of Respect, Resilience and Excellence within the School Wide Positive Behaviour framework and reward students with Young Achiever Awards for displaying these values.  Our close-knit community creates a strong supportive structure for learning and wellbeing for all. We fully understand and accept individual differences but have created a culture of high expectations. 

In 2026, there are approximately 155 fulltime students enrolled.  Most of our students live in town with approximately 30% arriving by bus across five bus routes.  There is a strong sporting culture in the school with many students and staff playing at local clubs. Some of the sports offered in Warracknabeal incl…