Ashwood High School is an aspirational co-educational secondary school that provides an outstanding all-round educational experience, supporting, inspiring and empowering students to become positive contributors to our world.

Since 1958, Ashwood High School has been an integral part of the community, blending strong traditional values with a contemporary approach to education. Our state-of-the-art facilities are set on a 15-hectare campus with expansive and exceptional grounds. A major building program was completed in 2024 with the opening of our STEAM and Research Centre, further enhancing the breadth and depth of learning opportunities for our students.

Ashwood High School consistently achieves strong academic outcomes. Our VCE median study score was 32 in 2025, with 10.1% of students achieving study scores of 40 or above. In recognition of these results, Ashwood High School was named one of the Top Government Schools in Victoria for VCE Results in 2025.

We focus on developing critically aware, resilient, and independent learners. Our school prides itself on a strong sense of community and provides a welcoming, secure, and orderly learning environment. By establishing essential preconditions – student safety, high expectations, consistent routines and authentic relationships – we create an environment where students are encouraged to strive for excellence and celebrate success in all its forms. Our substantial awards and recognition program operates across all year levels, with a strong emphasis on student voice and leadership.

We believe deep learning is facilitated by high-quality teaching practice. This occurs when all learners are actively engaged in differentiated, challenging and academically rigorous learning experiences. We value the whole person and are committed to fostering positive, adaptable and socially aware young people.

Our students benefit from a wide range of co-curricular opportunities designed to develop talent across four key areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Sporting Excellence
• Creative Arts
• Civics, Citizenship and Leadership

As members of the Ashwood High School community, our behaviours are guided by our CHOIR values:
• Community of learning and trust
• High Expectations – aspire to your personal best
• Optimism, reflection and resilience
• Innovation, creativity and sustainability
• Respect for teachers, students, school and self

We encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning, progress and behaviour, while fostering collaboration, cooperation and a shared commitment to high expectations for success.

At Ashwood High School, we are a school with heart – where every student is known, supported and valued, both as a person and as a learner.

Meg McLellan

Acting Principal

‘Vision Inspired Action’