The Centre for Higher Education Studies is a government secondary school in South Yarra designed for high-achieving students seeking accelerated study.
The Centre for Higher Education Studies is a government secondary school in South Yarra designed for high-achieving students seeking accelerated study. It offers university-level subjects through Higher Education Studies, accelerated VCE programs, and Year 10 enrichment electives in a state-of-the-art facility. The school serves gifted students across Victoria and maintains an academically intense, inquiry-led environment. It suits motivated learners ready to work at pace and pursue advanced study pathways.
Centre for Higher Education Studies is also known as CHES and CHES South Yarra.
Centre for Higher Education Studies is a small government secondary school with approximately 468 students. It offers education for years 10-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Centre for Higher Education Studies is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Centre for Higher Education Studies has a student-to-teacher ratio of 40.3:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
The Year 12 completion rate is 88%.
Centre for Higher Education Studies is located in South Yarra, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1079 (78th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.