Ellenbrook Secondary College

Ellenbrook Secondary College (abbreviated as ESC) is an Independent public co-educational high day school, located in the Perth suburb of Ellenbrook, Western Australia.

Ellenbrook Secondary College
Address
Ellenbrook Secondary College
Location in Perth, Western Australia
100 Main Street

Ellenbrook, Western Australia

Australia
Coordinates31°47′06″S 115°57′54″E
Information
TypeIndependent public co-educational day school
Opened2007 (2007)
Educational authorityWA Department of Education
Specialist
  • Music
  • Gifted and Talented Academic (from 2021)
PrincipalPeter Havel[1][2]
Years7-12
Enrolment1,497[3] (2019)
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)Navy blue and gold         
Websiteellenbrooksc.wa.edu.au

Overview

Ellenbrook Secondary College was established in 2007 in the fast growing suburb of Ellenbrook. It is built in the Ellenbrook town centre. It achieved Independent Public School status in 2015.

Programs

Ellenbrook Secondary College has a Department of Education approved specialist program for instrumental music and voice. Many graduates have gone on to attend the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.[4][2]

Ellenbrook Secondary College is set to start a Department of Education approved Gifted and Talented Academic program in 2021, being one of 14 public schools in Western Australia to have one. The program will initially open for up to 32 Year 7 students.[5][6][2][7]

Ellenbrook Secondary College also offers school based programs in STEM, Football and Netball.[8][9][2]

Local intake area

Ellenbrook Secondary College's local intake area covers part of Aveley, part of Belhus, part of Brabham, part of Ellenbrook, Henley Brook and a small part of Whiteman. Students living in the local intake area have a guaranteed place at the school if they apply. Students living outside the local intake area can apply as well, but they will be accepted on a case by case basis.[2]

Academic results
Year Rank Median ATAR Eligible students Students with ATAR % Students with ATAR Ref
2019 112 71.20 185 43 23.24% [10]
2018 98 75.85 224 46 20.54% [11]
2017 76 79.10 162 22 13.58% [12]
2016 105 72.35 173 55 31.79% [13]

Student numbers
Year Number[3]
2014 1,386
2015 1,523
2016 1,567
2017 1,665
2018 1,643
2019 1,497

See also

References
  1. "Principal's Message". Ellenbrook Secondary College. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. "Ellenbrook Secondary College (4177)". Schools Online. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  3. "Ellenbrook Secondary College, Ellenbrook, WA". My School. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  4. "Specialist Music". Ellenbrook Secondary College. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  5. "Gifted and Talented Academic Program (2021)". Ellenbrook Secondary College. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  6. "Academic programs". Department of Education. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  7. "New opportunity for gifted secondary students". Media Statements. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  8. "STEM Program". Ellenbrook Secondary College. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  9. "Specialist Football and Netball". Ellenbrook Secondary College. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  10. "WA School Ranking - 2018". Better Education. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  11. "WA School Ranking - 2018". Better Education. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  12. "WA School Ranking - 2017". Better Education. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  13. "WA School Ranking - 2016". Better Education. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
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