Nazareth College is an education provider registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) under CRICOS Provider Number 01097M. CRICOS registration guarantees that the course and the education provider meet the high standards necessary for overseas students.
NAZARETH COLLEGE , NOBLE PARK NORTH VIC
NAZARETH COLLEGE, NOBLE PARK NORTH VIC
Manning Drive
NOBLE PARK NORTH
VIC
3174
PO Box 1289 Waverley Gardens VIC 3170
Melbourne South
03 9795 8100
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Nazareth College offers six years of comprehensive post-primary education to all students. Subjects undertaken in Years 7 to 10 are designed to prepare students for their entry into the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).
Nazareth College’s Years 10 to 12 curriculum focuses on each student’s personal pathway. The curriculum and pastoral care programs cater for a diverse range of needs and interests and ensure access to further study, training and work.
The curriculum at Nazareth College therefore has the essential features of a comprehensive curriculum in the Catholic context. It has breadth, balance, coherence, continuity and inclusiveness, whilst promoting a sense of life-long learning in our students.
Nazareth College’s Years 10 to 12 curriculum focuses on each student’s personal pathway. The curriculum and pastoral care programs cater for a diverse range of needs and interests and ensure access to further study, training and work.
The curriculum at Nazareth College therefore has the essential features of a comprehensive curriculum in the Catholic context. It has breadth, balance, coherence, continuity and inclusiveness, whilst promoting a sense of life-long learning in our students.
Science Building
Our newly updated Science Building is now up and running for 2023. Significant upgrades to our Science rooms offer students with cutting edge technology within the classrooms to further their Science education. Students of all year levels will benefit from the brand new facility.
Tennis Courts
To compliment our existing Sports School Excellence programs for Soccer and Basketball, Nazareth College introduced 2 new Tennis Courts in late 2022, also adding Tennis to our School of Excellence program.
Facility Upgrades
Current Facility Upgrades in progress include updated Food Technology Kitchens, an amphitheatre, a new STEAM Centre and a newly relocated Media Room.
Building Improvements
Café Naz
Café Naz is a privately owned and operated family business operating the college canteen at Nazareth College.
The Cafe is open for Morning Tea and Lunch and provides a wide variety of approved food choices.
Lunch orders and special requests are welcome for those with special dietary requirements.
EFTPOS facilities are available as a convenient method of payment ($5.00 minimum purchase)
The Cafe is large, comfortable, and an enjoyable place to have your lunch, snack or a cold or warm drink.
The College uses CDFpay, which is a cash-free online payment platform offered to help pay for school extras such as lunch meals. We encourage all parents to use this platform to help students pay for their purchases at Cafe Naz.
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Wheeler Auditorium
Our Wheeler Auditorium provides the school with space to run our highly successful Performing Arts department, bi-annual College Musical’s, VET music and dance programs, a meriad of performing arts based clubs and groups as well as gather together for school mass & assemblies.
Gymnasium + Sporting Oval
The College Gymnasium and sporting oval are kept tidy and up-to-date with routine equipment updates.
Our newly updated Science Building is now up and running for 2023. Significant upgrades to our Science rooms offer students with cutting edge technology within the classrooms to further their Science education. Students of all year levels will benefit from the brand new facility.
Tennis Courts
To compliment our existing Sports School Excellence programs for Soccer and Basketball, Nazareth College introduced 2 new Tennis Courts in late 2022, also adding Tennis to our School of Excellence program.
Facility Upgrades
Current Facility Upgrades in progress include updated Food Technology Kitchens, an amphitheatre, a new STEAM Centre and a newly relocated Media Room.
Building Improvements
Café Naz
Café Naz is a privately owned and operated family business operating the college canteen at Nazareth College.
The Cafe is open for Morning Tea and Lunch and provides a wide variety of approved food choices.
Lunch orders and special requests are welcome for those with special dietary requirements.
EFTPOS facilities are available as a convenient method of payment ($5.00 minimum purchase)
The Cafe is large, comfortable, and an enjoyable place to have your lunch, snack or a cold or warm drink.
The College uses CDFpay, which is a cash-free online payment platform offered to help pay for school extras such as lunch meals. We encourage all parents to use this platform to help students pay for their purchases at Cafe Naz.
download menu
Wheeler Auditorium
Our Wheeler Auditorium provides the school with space to run our highly successful Performing Arts department, bi-annual College Musical’s, VET music and dance programs, a meriad of performing arts based clubs and groups as well as gather together for school mass & assemblies.
Gymnasium + Sporting Oval
The College Gymnasium and sporting oval are kept tidy and up-to-date with routine equipment updates.
"And He returned to Nazareth, and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon Him." - (Luke 2:40)
Extension, Acceleration and Enrichment
Understanding and meeting the unique educational needs of gifted students is a priority at Nazareth College. We employ three key strategies—academic acceleration, extension, and enrichment—to provide a tailored and enriching learning experience for our students.
Acceleration
Acceleration involves propelling students through the curriculum at a faster pace than their peers. At Nazareth College, Laurel students admitted to the Laurel Science program have the opportunity to complete Year 7 to 10 Science in just three years. This not only broadens their academic horizons but also opens up a range of options for their senior years, including the possibility of undertaking additional VCE Units in Year 10.
Additionally, outstanding Year 9 students may be invited to accelerate into a VCE Unit 1 and 2 subject in Year 10, based on an average of 80% or above in Semester One of Year 9 across subjects.
Extension
Extension involves offering additional learning opportunities within the existing curriculum. Our Learning Awareness Program for English and Maths in Year 7, 8, and 9 incorporates the Knowledge stream to provide extension opportunities.
Prior to each unit of work, students engage in a Learning Conversation with their teachers to tailor their learning experience. High-achieving students are encouraged to choose the Knowledge Stream, which involves more challenging assignments, projects, and tasks that stimulate higher-level thinking skills.
Enrichment
Enrichment is about expanding learning beyond the standard curriculum, allowing students to delve deeper into their interests and passions.At Nazareth College, we offer a variety of enrichment opportunities, including participation in clubs such as the Robotics Club, Lego Club, and Digital Art Club. Our students can also engage in competitions like the Science Talent Search, Westpac Maths Competition, and Reading Challenge, providing avenues to explore and showcase their talents.Enrichment activities are optional, allowing students to choose those that align with their individual interests.
At the core of our educational philosophy is the holistic development of each student. We believe in fostering growth across religious, physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains (Catholic Education Melbourne, 2016). Our commitment to extension, acceleration, and enrichment programs reflects our dedication to ensuring the flourishing of high-achieving students at Nazareth College.
At the core of our educational philosophy is the holistic development of each student. We believe in fostering growth across religious, physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains (Catholic Education Melbourne, 2016). Our commitment to extension, acceleration, and enrichment programs reflects our dedication to ensuring the flourishing of high-achieving students at Nazareth College.
Private Transport
Nazareth College currently runs private buses through Dingley, Dandenong North/Endeavour Hills, Keysborough and Rowville. See details below. Please note the 2025 Bus Routes have been amended slightly with some extra stops and tweaks. These changes have now been reflected below.
Please contact buses@nazareth.vic.edu.au if you have any questions regarding bus routes.
Adolescence is a time when children undergo a multitude of changes and developments, and can be a challenging experience on a number of levels.
The development of sophisticated communication and social skills is a major factor in the journey from childhood through adolescence, and learning to communicate and relate to members of the opposite gender is a vital aspect of this development.
A Co-Educational environment fosters the positive development of interpersonal skills between both genders, where students are able to interact with each other within a safe, supported environment. Valuable skills are learned through these interactions, such as learning to cooperate with and work alongside peers of both genders, and learning to respect and celebrate both the differences and similarities shared between female and male students. Sharing a learning environment with the opposite gender allows students to develop mutual respect, acceptance, and the ability to relate to each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
When young adults complete their secondary school education, they are faced with the task of integrating into the wider community on several levels, including the workforce, tertiary education, and social settings. Students who have been immersed in a Co-Educational learning environment are fortunate, as they have already gained several years’ experience interacting with and sharing space with both genders. A more mature and insightful understanding of society in general can be gained by individuals who attend a Co-Educational school, and these individuals are well-equipped to continue their journey into adulthood as respectful, responsible and courteous young adults.
Nazareth College is dedicated to providing students with opportunities to achieve their personal best academically, spiritually and socially. In our Co-Educational setting students develop strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on spirituality and respect for all others, and the ability to successfully interact with both genders on a day-to-day basis.
Nazareth College has a dedicated Pathways Co-ordinator to guide students through their education options, both during and after their time at the College, and help them find their path in life. Contact the Pathways Co-ordinator via email: elena.flodstrom@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is the certificate that the majority of students in Victoria receive on satisfactory completion of their secondary education. The VCE provides diverse pathways to further study or training at university or TAFE and to employment. The College offers VCE subjects to Year 11, 12, and select Year 10 students in a wide variety of subject areas.
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
The College offers a number of opportunities for students to undertake VET courses as part of their study program. Nazareth offers VET courses in many different fields of study in Years 11 and 12.
Benefits of VET:
- Provide credits for both VCE and VCAL courses
- TAFE Certificates
- Commence TAFE training in areas such as trade pre-apprenticeship courses while still in school
- Experience applied learning in an adult learning environment
VET courses are offered to senior students in a range of fields including Building and Construction, Business, Electrotechnology, Hospitality, Hair and Beauty, Multimedia, Sport and Recreation, Event Management and Community Services. These are provided at various RTO’s including Chisholm Institute, Holmesglen and Swinburne.
We are fortunate to partner with four other local schools in the DREAM Trade Training Centre at Chisholm Institute in Dandenong. This $7.5 million modern facility delivers a range of trades courses including “taster” programs to interested students. One of the most popular programs offered at the centre is a Taster Day for Year 9 students in Term 2 or Term 3.
Certificate III in Music Performance and Certificate II in Dance
At Nazareth College we are proud offer a Certificate III in Music Performance and Certificate II in Dance so we can benefit from our state of the art facilities in the Performing Arts Centre and students can remain on campus. These two Certificates are offered to students both at the College and from other local schools and is taught by our staff who have undertaken Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This has added a different dimension to our Performing Arts program and to our VET offerings. This program offers eligible Year 11 and 12 students interested in Music and Dance the opportunity to develop their musicianship and stagecraft skills in a dedicated performance auditorium. Students learn to develop their stage persona and focus on developing knowledge and skills so that they can perform with confidence at a wide array of internal and external public concerts.
Applicants need to have a strong interest in developing their skills on a particular instrument (including voice) or various styles of Dance and are encouraged to explore their creative inclinations in both group and/or solo performance.
Victorian Certificate of Education - Vocational Major (VCE VM)
The Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major is a two year program offered at Year 11 and 12.
The qualification provides flexible entry and exit points for a range of student abilities and interests, and offer a clear progression for skills, knowledge and attitudinal development.
In 2023 as the certificate phases in, Year 11 students will be enrolled in VCE-VM while Year 12 students will complete their VM.
Further information is available in the VCE Vocational Major Guide on the Nazareth College website under Subject Selection.
Nazareth College is focused on providing students with a rich spiritual and educational experience.
The College excels academically, vocationally and in Applied Learning. It provides for individual needs in its quest to cater for everyone through personalised learning.
It is a school of opportunity that provides a vast array of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Students simply need to get involved and ‘give things a go’.
The College also prides itself on its Vertical Pastoral System. Relationships across the Pastoral System ensure that all students are known and recognised.
Nazareth College is a Co-educational school with an extensive acceleration program that allows students to further progress in Maths, Science, English and Humanities.
All in all, ours is a College where students, staff and parents gather to learn and serve.
Thank you.
Sam Cosentino
Principal
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM
Nazareth College is proud to welcome international students into its learning community, and has successfully established a thriving program to provide full support to our international students.
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