Casterton is situated 353km West of Melbourne and is approximately 70 km from both Hamilton and Mt. Gambier. Casterton nestles in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling red gum hills. The Glenelg River meanders through the township. Casterton Secondary College services the needs of, and provides opportunities for, the people of Strathdownie, Dergholm, Coleraine, Merino and Casterton. Students come  predominantly from rural or semi-rural backgrounds.

Who Are We?

The College seeks to provide an environment that encourages all students to do their best and promotes a learning atmosphere which is safe and inviting. Academically, we try to make the school experience challenging, rewarding and enriching. Casterton Secondary College seeks to promote positive relationships based on trust and respect. We encourage values of individual dignity and worth; originality; initiative and independence. Our school history reflects a strong sense of community in our students. All students are encouraged to develop social awareness and high self-esteem.

Our school seeks to encourage those skills that will assist students to pursue future employment opportunities. We also promote the idea of lifelong learning in our students.

Sequential courses of study are provided for Years 7-10 in each of the national curriculum areas using a mix of core and elective units. With a large Year 11 and 12 student population, the school offers a broad range of VCE units. An enrichment program has been developed for talented students at levels 7-11. Learning support is also implemented to address the particular needs of those students who are identified as requiring extra assistance.

Students are encouraged to participate in Performing Arts, together with local, state and national competitions. The aim is to provide students with experience in areas which they enjoy and in which they can excel. CSC also performs strongly in sporting competitions at local, regional and state levels. Sport gives all students an opportunity to experience competition, team bonding and success. The pursuit of excellence is encouraged in all co-curricular activities.

The Year 8-10 vertical modular system is designed to provide a caring, supportive environment as well as encouraging teamwork, leadership and a sense of belonging. Each house group has its own recognisable identity but has a common commitment to the shared goals of the school.

The Staff at CSC are a group of dedicated, professional educators, who place great importance on professional development, and willingly contribute to the school's co-curricular activities. They are fully committed to working to achieve the best possible learning outcomes for the students.

Parent participation is highly valued, with many opportunities for parents to provide advice and assistance to the school, through involvement in the Cobbodah Community, the Canteen, "Bridging the Gap" and School Council.

Our recently updated educational facilities are located within award winning landscaped grounds, including a sporting stadium, cafeteria, canteen, BBQ area, library, computer rooms, careers room, games courts and oval.

The School Council has a strong input into the decision-making within the school. The core purpose of teaching and learning is seen as a shared process involving parents, teachers and students.