Our 6.6-hectare Newtown campus represents a unique blend of historic significance and modern innovation. Students have access to a premier learning environment featuring state-of-the-art facilities and specialised resources designed to meet the demands of a contemporary curriculum. Our visible legacy of excellence provides the physical framework for students to explore their interests, from advanced sciences and technology to the creative arts and sport.
Welcome to Sacred Heart College, Geelong. Since 1860 our College has stood as a beacon of excellence in faith and girls' education. While we deeply cherish our rich history, we are a College that looks forward, embracing an innovative approach to learning that meets the demands of a changing world.
Here at Sacred Heart our curriculum ensures that learning is meaningful, purposeful and connected to the real world. We empower our students not just to face the future but to create it.
We are a welcoming and inclusive community where young women are encouraged to develop their spirituality, a love for learning and a lifelong commitment to social justice. By balancing academic rigour with vibrant extracurricular opportunities, we nurture the next generation of thinkers, leaders and innovators. We invite your family to explore our vibrant campus and discover how your child can thrive within our walls and far beyond them.
Since our establishment, we have served as a premier Catholic secondary school for young women on the original 6.6-hectare site in Newtown. Sacred Heart is a seamless blend of rich Mercy heritage with a forward-thinking knowledge-age approach to education.
We support a vibrant community of approximately 1,470 students each year, offering a diverse and personalised curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and extensive VCE opportunities through a unique collaboration with St Joseph’s College. Guided by the values of compassion, justice and hospitality, we are dedicated to developing confident, critical thinkers who are prepared to navigate and lead in a rapidly evolving world.
We honour our Mercy heritage and give thanks to those who went before us, especially the pioneering sisters from Baggot Street, Dublin. At the heart of our College is a vibrant Catholic identity that shapes who we are, how we learn and how we live. Our faith is not simply something we study – it is something we experience daily through prayer, relationships, service and a shared commitment to the dignity of every person.
At Sacred Heart we cultivate courageous, compassionate and intellectually vibrant students, grounded in the Mercy tradition, who will lead with integrity and shape a just and equitable future.
Building upon our legacy, we ignite intellectual curiosity, nurture spiritual growth and cultivate a profound sense of social responsibility, empowering everyone to become confident, resilient and innovative leaders. We prepare all students to lead the future as agents of change in their chosen fields.
Our College is dedicated to a forward-thinking strategic vision that bridges the gap between academic achievement and meaningful societal contribution. By deeply embedding a culture of wellness and environmental sustainability into the fabric of our College, we ensure that our pursuit of excellence extends beyond the classroom. This integrated approach empowers our community to translate high-level learning into practical, positive outcomes that benefit the wider world, fostering a future where educational success and social responsibility go hand in hand.
The strength of Sacred Heart lies in its people. We have a dedicated collective of accomplished educators and industry professionals who serve as the architects of our mission. By blending deep pedagogical expertise with a modern, forward-thinking mindset, our staff ensures that our educational philosophy remains engaging, challenging and relevant. This high calibre of leadership doesn't just stay in the staffroom; it translates directly into exceptional learning experiences in which students are challenged to think critically and act purposefully.
Our commitment to excellence extends into the very infrastructure of the College. Our professionals apply strategic foresight to our organisational practices, streamlining operations to ensure that every resource is directed toward student growth. By maintaining this standard of professional mastery, we create a stable yet dynamic environment where academic ambition and operational efficiency work in tandem to support our entire community.
We believe that education is a catalyst for global change, and that transformation begins with the people who lead our classrooms. We are looking for visionary educators who do more than just deliver a curriculum. Instead, we need mentors who are passionate about igniting curiosity and empowering students to take ownership of their own intellectual journeys. In an era defined by rapid change and complex global challenges, our mission is to cultivate future-ready graduates who possess the resilience and creativity to navigate and improve the world around them.
We seek high-calibre professionals who embody the very growth mindset we instil in our students – innovative collaborators, creative trailblazers and self-directed leaders.
By joining our team, you become part of a culture that prizes bold thinking and collective wisdom, all dedicated to the singular goal of shaping tomorrow's leaders.
