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Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School

A government specialist secondary school in Southbank combining academic study with selective-entry training in dance, music, theatre arts and visual arts.

Profile checked 13 September 2026. Confirm time-sensitive details with the institution.

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School overview

What families should know

VCASS balances secondary academic study with specialist artistic training. Music and dance accept applications across Years 7 to 12, while theatre arts and visual arts accept students for Year 11 entry; selection is by the school's audition process.

Published facts

Students
344.7 in 2025

Victorian Department of Education 2025 confirmed funded-enrolment value, not a physical student headcount

Campus size
Campus land area was not published on the reviewed official pages
Leadership
Hilary Bland

Principal

Cohort
Coeducational

Programs and learning

  • Academic secondary curriculum
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Theatre arts and visual arts

Access and visits

Accessibility
VCASS publishes counselling, clinical psychology, academic assistance, physiotherapy, injury management and disability and inclusion support for students.
Open days and tours
Guided tours are available and the school holds an annual Open Day; check the official site for current dates and audition-year timing.