Established in Williamstown in 1867, Westbourne Grammar School is a non-denominational, co-educational, independent school catering for Preparatory Grade to Year 12. It serves the western and north-western region of Melbourne from two campuses. A small campus on The Strand at Newport provides for Preparatory to Grade 3, while the main 50-hectare site in the rapidly developing city of Wyndham accommodates students from Preparatory through to Year 12. The school's vision is to be recognised as the leading learning community in the region. Westbourne has an outstanding academic record; its students consistently achieve a 100% pass rate in the VCE Year 12 examinations, and approximately 98% of these students proceed on to further tertiary studies An extensive co-curricular programme enables students to discover their interests and talents beyond the classroom and enjoy a balanced life. Sport, music, drama, debating, chess, photography, life drawing and outdoor education are all part of the co-curricular programme. Teaching staff administer the schools excellent pastoral care system, overseen by Heads of House and Year Level Co-ordinators, with assistance from professional Educational Psychologists, a Careers Guidance Counsellor, Chaplain and School Nurse.