Salesian College Chadstone VIC

Enrolment Link

https://www.salesian.vic.edu.au/enrolment/apply/

Principal

Mark Ashmore

School Type

Secondary School

School Character

Catholic

Year Levels

Years 7 - 12

Religion

Catholic

Fees Web Link

https://www.salesian.vic.edu.au/app/uploads/2024/01/2024-fees-schedule.pdf

International Students (CRICOS registered school)

No

Main Gender

Boys

Student Enrolments

1,075

Gifted and Talented Program

Additional Needs Program

Strong focus on...

Academic Achievement
Community
Faith / Religion
Pastoral Care / Guidance

Overview

A Salesian education is a journey that draws its inspiration from the spirituality and educational principles of our founder, St John Bosco.

A Salesian education seeks to recapture, in contemporary ways, the original spirit of Don Bosco’s first “Oratory” in Turin, Northern Italy. Hence, Salesian College endeavours to be a “home” that welcomes, a “parish” that evangelises, a “school” that educates for life, and a “playground” where friends meet and enjoy themselves.

Our boys are accompanied on their journey by competent professional educators, who offer a host of academic, spiritual, social, cultural and sporting opportunities to enable our students to develop their gifts, achieve personal excellence and prepare for the future with hope and confidence. A Salesian education provides our boys with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become fine young men, who will be able to engage with the world as “active citizens and good Christians”.

Values

Integrity
Respect
Belonging
Joy
Dynamism

Vision

A dynamic, joy-filled Catholic learning community, Salesian College inspires all boys to strive for excellence in the spirit of Don Bosco.

Mission Statement

Salesian College Chadstone is a Catholic School for boys in the Salesian tradition. We welcome all boys and their families, celebrate diversity and promote relationships built on mutual respect. All in the community are treated as valued partners in laying the foundation for lifelong learning. We celebrate the achievements of all within an environment of joy and optimism.

Programs and Pathways

We’re committed to:

Assisting students to balance their sporting ambitions and academic studies in an encouraging educational environment, within an “athlete-friendly school”
Improving students’ sporting abilities through a specialised and accelerated curriculum, with an emphasis on long-term athlete development
Promoting and developing self-discipline, goal setting, time management and leadership through team and individual pursuits
Assisting students to develop advanced skills, knowledge, and an understanding of pathways that lead into the VCE PE program or VET Sport and Recreation
Fostering direct connections with sport pathways beyond the College

The Junior Program: Years 7, 8 & 9

Fundamental motor skills
Multi-sport skill development
Circuit training
Anatomy
Sports nutrition/hydration
Fitness testing
Strength and conditioning program
Improved skills and tactics
Injury prevention
Recovery practices
Coaching accreditations
Sports psychology
Level 1 First Aid
Specialist coaching

The Senior Program: Years 10, 11 & 12

Fitness testing
Strength and Conditioning Program
Recovery practices
Injury prevention
Sports science
Sports nutrition / hydration
Referee/Officials course
Leadership training
VCE Physical Education
VET Sport and Recreation
Specialist coaching

Future Pathways

Sportsperson
Sports Official
Health Sciences
Sports Psychology
Sports Administration
Sports Development
Physical Education Teacher
Athlete Management
Sports Coach
Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning
Sports Management
Sports Medicine
Dietitian
Nutritionist
Myotherapist
Chiropractor
Physiotherapist
Sports Scientist

Sports Academy Program

Over the years we have seen the progression of many talented young athletes pass through our corridors. As a result, we have launched an official Sports Academy Program. The program aims to assist talented student athletes to achieve at the highest levels of performance in their various sports, and to help them with their personal education and vocational development.

Students are placed into our 7A (Academy) class which is a tailored class consisting of only Sports Academy students. Students in the program have extra time dedicated to the Sports Academy Program in their weekly timetable.

Students complete a tailored PE program during both practical and theory lessons, with a focus placed on athlete specific topics. Students still experience some elements of the ‘regular’ PE curriculum, however the large majority of PE is dedicated to the Academy Program.

Key Dates

At this time, we are still accepting Year 7, 2025 & 2026 College applications. We are also still accepting Year 7 2026, Sports Academy Application forms.

Transport Options

Charter Bus Routes

Salesian College Chadstone provides a convenient transportation solution with two dedicated charter bus services for morning and afternoon school runs. These services are designed to ensure students’ safety and reliability in commuting to and from the college, offering a dependable option for families seeking convenient transport arrangements.

Keysborough Charter Bus Morning Route
Keysborough Charter Bus Afternoon Route
Narre Warren Charter Bus Morning Route
Narre Warren Charter Bus Afternoon Route

Public Transport Bus Routes

Salesian College Chadstone is situated off Waverley Road between Warrigal and Huntingdale Roads.
The College is comprised of the Bosco Campus (Year 7, 8, 10 – 12) and the Mannix Campus (Year 9).
With well serviced public transport Bus routes from many areas, the College is conveniently accessible for students across Melbourne.

Altona – Mordialloc
Box Hill Station - Burwood
Box Hill Station - Southland
Glen Waverley - St Kilda
Kew - Oakleigh
Oakleigh - Kew
Southland - Box Hill

https://www.salesian.vic.edu.au/enrolment/transport/

Test Results

The Salesian College Chadstone community commends all students from the Class of 2024 on the completion of their VCE and Vocational Major studies and acknowledges the dedication, commitment and support that staff and families have provided to ensure students reach their potential during the 2024 academic year.

Principal's Image

Principal's Message

Salesian College Chadstone is a welcoming Catholic community renowned for its integrity and creative learning approaches that bring out the best in boys.

Our rich Salesian charism underpinned by the educational principles of founder, St John Bosco, provides the foundation of a future focused pedagogical vision: a boy will learn best in a home that welcomes, a parish that evangelises, a school that educates for life, and a playground where friends meet and enjoy themselves. Community, faith, learning and enjoyment are important aspects of a vibrant school life.

Relationships between a student and his teacher and peers is important in the development of a boy’s learning. St John Bosco’s spirit of leading young people to know that they are loved is fundamental to each boy. To reach his full potential, he needs to be supported in a safe and inclusive learning environment where the dignity of each person is nurtured and respected. Boys need people who believe in them and care for their needs.

As a Catholic school it is important that we focus on the holistic development of our young men as it helps them form their identity, build positive relationships and develop an optimistic approach to life.

I look forward to witnessing the Salesian students engage in their learning in Oratory, the classroom, on stage, behind a lectern, or on the sporting field as each provides an opportunity that educates for life.

Mark Ashmore
Principal

Congratulations to our 2016, Year 12 cohort on their successful VCE results.

Dux of 2016, Deeshan Ambawatta achieved an ATAR of 99; putting him in the top 1% of all Year 12 students in the state.
18.4% of our students achieved an ATAR exceeding 90 (from 17.1% in 2015)
9.1% of our study scores were 40 or above (from 8.7% in 2015)
The cohort maintained a median study score of 31 (as in 2015)
36.8% of our students achieved an ATAR above 80 (from 29.3% in 2015)
VCE completion rate sat at 100 per cent