Northcote High School is a large vibrant co-educational neighbourhood school in the Inner north of Melbourne. Established in 1926 and located on a single campus the school has developed a rich intellectual culture, which manifests itself in a strong record of student achievement, involvement and excellence in school leadership. NHS has a long and proud tradition of innovation with a strong emphasis on students as active learners. NHS provides excellent educational outcomes in a supportive learning environment, espousing the belief that all students can learn and achieve success. Significant and ongoing redevelopment of facilities and programs has created an innovative learning environment where individual student needs are central to curriculum provision promoting personal development, self esteem and social responsibility. We encourage our students to participate in our vibrant co-curricula program including international linkages and we are proud of our excellent music and sporting programs. Students are encouraged to demonstrate courteous, articulate and thoughtful attitudes toward self, others and their study promoting an environment of respect and achievement; where diversity and effort are highly valued. The school’s holistic teaching and learning approach incorporates enquiry learning, the integration of ICT into the curriculum. The quality of the student cohort and excellent whole school teaching and learning program is reflected in consistently good VCE results.