Como Secondary College

Como Secondary College is a friendly, multicultural school surrounded by tall pine trees and greenery, providing a very pleasant learning environment. The center of Perth is just under six kilometers away, and Curtin University is in the immediate vicinity.

Como Secondary College offers excellent facilities, from comprehensive computer equipment to spacious sports fields. This includes a new performing arts complex for music, media, and theater classes, as well as a building for visual arts. Other facilities include a state-of-the-art photography center and excellent science laboratories.

International students benefit from the college’s close ties with Curtin University and exclusive access to its technology park.

The EMITS program (similar to STEM) is particularly noteworthy. It gives students with a passion for mathematics, science, and information technology the opportunity to refine their knowledge in an exciting way. It is run in close collaboration with Curtin University.

With its golf and hockey academies, Como Secondary College offers two of the best school sports programs in Australia.

The Specialist Golf Academy is located in the immediate vicinity of Collier Park Golf Course. It is the only school-based golf academy in Western Australia. It caters for students who want to play golf for recreation, right up to elite players at state or national level who are aiming for a professional career. Golf becomes a core subject and is integrated into the regular school program.

The Specialist Hockey Academy is Australia’s best school hockey program. The boys’ and girls’ teams dominate the competitions in Western Australia every year. The Hockey Academy utilizes the nearby Perth Hockey Stadium and the college’s specialized facilities to provide a varied hockey experience, with an emphasis on developing technique, physical conditioning, and game strategy. Both programs are run by the school’s own teachers, who hold nationally recognized coaching licenses and have extensive playing and coaching experience.

The Specialist Contemporary Music Program offers each grade level a balanced swing band in which students can play music together during class time. It provides a thorough foundation for entering jazz and contemporary music programs at secondary music schools and conservatories. The program also offers coursework that enables students to work in the music industry after graduation.