McKinnon Road Campus (Years 7, 10-12)
McKinnon Secondary College is renowned for academic excellence, a supportive community and school culture. Our comprehensive curriculum, outstanding facilities, and dedicated staff ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive. We offer a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded development and preparing students for their future endeavors. Our commitment to student wellbeing, inclusivity, and parental involvement creates a nurturing environment where every child can succeed.
Students in Years 7, 10, 11 and 12 study at our McKinnon Road Campus.
Facilities
The buildings and grounds at McKinnon Secondary College McKinnon Road Campus are a unique part of the culture and history of the college.
- Architecturally designed A Block is located at the entrance to the school and has spaces that are conductive to learning and developing a strong school community. The upstairs wing houses the classrooms for Year 7 students. This space is open and inviting, which assists students in their transition to Secondary School. Also located in the A Block is the General Office, and the Food Technology facility.
- The Oasis located behind A Block is a vast open space for students to meet and socialise with other students during recess and lunchtimes.
- State of the art Pitsa Binnion Senior Centre which includes VCE classrooms, study areas and a VCE common room. This three-story building also houses the Student Wellbeing Team.
- The Hall is a large part of the school. The hall is used for many purposes, including school assemblies, Presentation Nights, large musical performances, Thistlelonian ex-student and staff reunions.
- The Alan Lawrence Lecture Theatre (ALLT) comprises seating for 250 people. The theatre has a built in stage and an audiovisual control room. The ALLT is commonly used for drama, music performances and lectures.
- The Music Centre consists of an open auditorium where students can rehearse in numerous bands, ensembles, choirs and string groups. The students have a number of rehearsal studios available for small groups or individual instrumental practice. Music theory and practice are taught from years 7 to 12. Major music events in the school include the annual House Music Festival, Music Tours and the Spring/Winter concerts.
- Two Gymnasiums, used regularly for various sporting activities, school functions and extracurricular activities. They have a multi-court layout, which supports futsal, netball, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and more.
- Outdoor sporting facilities are also available, including basketball courts, cricket practice nets, sporting ovals and synthetic tennis courts.
- The School Library is a quiet learning space where students can study and research.
- The T Block classrooms are used for art and design. Examples of students’ artworks line the corridor. Students are able to learn about ceramics, glasswork, painting, drawing and digital design.
- The Science Laboratories are fitted to enable students to learn in a lecture format and through hands on learning.
- The McKinnon Exploration and Research Centre (MERC) is a flexible, technology rich area that also hosts lunchtime and club events.
Zone Information
The McKinnon Secondary College school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au. This hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones for 2022 onwards.
You can find more information about our school zone here. Policies on enrolment are available on the Department of Education and Training website.
Tours
McKinnon Secondary College East Campus tours are not currently running. Please enjoy our Virtual Tours here.
Contact
McKinnon Secondary College (McKinnon Road Campus)
291a McKinnon Rd
McKinnon 3204 Victoria
Phone: (03) 8520 9000
