Broadford Secondary College

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Broadford Secondary College
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Broadford Secondary College
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Australia
Coordinates 37°12′17.3″S145°02′22.2″E / 37.204806°S 145.039500°E / -37.204806; 145.039500 Coordinates: 37°12′17.3″S145°02′22.2″E / 37.204806°S 145.039500°E / -37.204806; 145.039500
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School type Public, co-educational, secondary, day school
PrincipalDavid Mills
Grades7–12
Enrolment~635
Website www.broadfordsc.vic.edu.au

Broadford Secondary College is a public, co-ed, secondary school located in the village of Broadford which is located in the Mitchell Shire.

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About the school

Broadford Secondary College offers a range of options to students to complete their senior school. They can choose a broad program that leaves a range of options open. Students in Years 11 and 12 can elect to complete the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) or Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

History

The school was founded as Broadford High School, then changed its name to Broadford Secondary College.

Sport

The Mitchell Rangers Soccer Club plays its home games at Broadford Secondary College.

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