Why choose Copperfield?

Copperfield College is a leading government school in Melbourne’s northwest, renowned for its commitment to student success and personalised learning. Families choose Copperfield College because of our diverse pathways, extensive subject choices, and a proven record of academic achievement.

We take pride in ensuring that no student goes without, every student is supported to learn to the best of their ability, develop confidence, and leave the College as articulate, resilient young adults prepared for life beyond school. At Copperfield College, we encourage students to aspire and achieve, fostering a balanced education that develops both academic and personal excellence.

Academic results where they count

Our personalised and inclusive education programs deliver outcomes that consistently match or exceed other public schools

• The highest number of Year 12 VCE, VET, and VCE VM students enrolled in the area
• A very high completion rate for VCE and VCE VM certificates
• An excellent and consistent median VCE Study Score of 28
• A growing number of students achieving ATARs above 80
• Outstanding VCE results across subjects, including:

o   Specialist Mathematics

o   Methods and General     Mathematics

o   English

o   English (EAL)

o   Economics

o   The Arts

Support and opportunity to achieve

Copperfield College is recognised for providing exceptional personal support to every student and a wealth of educational opportunities.

Programs that Inspire Excellence

At Copperfield College, our diverse range of programs is designed to enhance learning, strengthen engagement, and prioritise student wellbeing at every stage of the learning journey.

We provide targeted opportunities to support, extend, and challenge all students, including:

• Home Group/Connect Program, fostering strong relationships and a sense of belonging
• Exceeding/SEAL classes, extending high-achieving students beyond year-level expectations
• Scholarship Program across Academic, Sporting, The Arts, Student Leadership, and Community Leadership
• Excellence in Sport, including our specialised Basketball Program
• A comprehensive Instrumental Music Program supporting creativity and performance
• Year 9 Challenge Day Program, building resilience, teamwork, and personal growth
• An innovative STEM Robotics Program, developing future-focused skills
• A broad excursion and camping program, enriching learning beyond the classroom

These programs reflect our commitment to ensuring every student is engaged, supported, and empowered to succeed, academically, socially, and personally.

With three campuses dedicated to junior and senior students, students are encouraged to pursue their unique interests through a wide range of curricular and extracurricular programs.

We maintain strong partnerships with our feeder primary schools to ensure a seamless transition from primary to secondary education. By carefully considering each student’s individual results, strengths, and areas of interest, we personalise support to meet their unique needs from the very start. Our Year 7 Transition Program provides structured guidance, helping new students integrate smoothly into secondary school life, build meaningful friendships, and develop the confidence to thrive academically, socially, and personally in their new learning environment.

The College’s strong academic focus, combined with comprehensive support programs, equips students to succeed and progress to university, TAFE, or vocational pathways. By fostering a personal, inclusive, and resilient culture across all year levels, Copperfield College consistently achieves one of the highest Year 12 completion rates in our community. Our graduates leave as confident lifelong learners, ready to pursue their ambitions.

Educating international students
from many countries

Copperfield College welcomes students from around the globe, including Vietnam, India, China, the Philippines, Japan, Europe, Scandinavia, Africa and the USA.

Through carefully selected homestay arrangements and the guidance of our International Student Coordinator and Multicultural Aides, students and their families are fully supported. The College delivers tailored programs for English language learners, including English as an Additional Language (EAL) with small group tuition, extra individual support, and mainstream English classes for advanced EAL students.

Our International Student Program is widely recognised for its quality, providing a safe, inclusive, and academically enriching environment for students living away from home.