Sacré Cœur is an independent Prep to 12 Catholic school for girls and young women, with a proud heritage of more than 135 years of academic excellence.
Each girl or young woman who enters the school’s gates is welcomed into an inclusive community that encourages her to flourish both academically and personally.
She acquires the knowledge, skills and the self-confidence to succeed at local, national and international levels in a rapidly changing and competitive world.
As a Sacred Heart school, Sacré Cœur cares deeply about each student’s total development: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical.
The school promotes the growth of the whole person and strives to develop each student’s academic ability as well as their musical, sporting or artistic talents.
Sacré Cœur leads and inspires students to be resourceful and resilient.
Open heart, open mind, infinite possibilities
The school’s holistic approach to educating young women unites academic endeavour with deep care for each child.
Founded in 1888, Sacré Cœur has an unwavering commitment to nurturing future-ready young women.
Educating for human flourishing
Each students’ wellbeing is at the core of their personal endeavour and achievement.
As such, it will always be Sacré Cœur’s first priority.
The school is committed to supporting the emotional and social development of each student, and a pastoral care program is central to this.
Sacré Cœur’s strategic plan recognises the challenges of the ever-changing world and how
education must equip students with the skills and mindset required for tertiary education and
the workplace.
The school’s Future Fit Framework underpins all learning and teaching.
Based on the values of purpose, excellence, care, hope and connection and the actions of developing thinking, deepening understanding, discovering possibilities, it specifically links wellbeing and learning, aiming to create ambassadors of positive change.
Students learn from highly qualified and passionate teachers, many of whom are curriculum experts.
Within small classes, teachers embrace each child as an individual, meeting their learning and wellbeing needs.
Learning in the junior school, Joigny, focuses on building upon each child’s natural enthusiasm and curiosity within a caring environment
In senior school, academic endeavour and the holistic, personal development of each
student are at the core.
As a result, Sacré Cœur’s young women flourish and achieve exceptional VCE results.
The school is consistently ranked as one of the leading Catholic schools based on academic excellence.
Strong VCE results mean that graduates enter universities of their choice.
Sacré Cœur is the leading Catholic School in Victoria for university enrolments.
Co-curricular
The school is committed to a well-rounded education and provides a wide range of co-curricular
opportunities for students to explore in creative and performing arts, sport, public speaking,
special interest clubs, leadership, competitions, travel and more.
Sacré Cœur is a member of Girls Sport Victoria, an interschool sporting association with 24
member schools, offering 16 sports.
Its Brynmawr Music School provides lessons and the opportunity to participate in 16 ensembles and choirs from the junior years onwards.
Visit www.sac.vic.edu.au for more.
