Victorian school achieves perfect graduation rate with vocational programs
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Gleneagles Secondary College in Endeavour Hills, Victoria, Australia, achieved a 100 percent VCE completion rate in the last year by focusing on vocational programs alongside traditional academics.
Jonah Heta, a former student, now works on campus after a building and construction course re-engaged him with school and helped him finish his VCE Vocational Major certificate. Principal Jo Sayer explained that hands-on courses like this provide pathways to future careers for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting.
The school has steadily improved its VET completion rates since 2022, increasing from 85 percent to 97 percent and finally reaching 100 percent last year, with a record 212 students enrolled. Students are pursuing diverse fields through VET programs. Maddie Harrington and Sanika Kulkarni are studying community service with the goal of working in law and social work, including aiding communities in Timor-Leste through the Friends of Ermera aid agency.
Max Williams is taking a sports and recreation course, hoping to become a sports teacher. Gleneagles’ success demonstrates how integrating vocational training can boost student engagement and lead to better outcomes, complementing traditional VCE subjects and supporting a wider range of student interests and career aspirations.
