​All government schools in Victoria have a school council, which is a legal entity in its own right. 

School councils operate under the framework of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and The Education Regulations 2007.

School Council:

• Establishes the broad direction and vision of the school within the school's community.
• Develops and monitors the school strategic plan.
• Develops, reviews and updates school policies.
• Develops, reviews and monitors the Student Code of Conduct and the School Dress Code.
• Raises funds for school related purposes.
• Approves the annual budget and monitors expenditure.
• Helps to maintain the school’s grounds and facilities.
• Enters into contracts. (e.g. cleaning, construction work)
• Reports annually to the school community and to DET.
• Stimulates interest in the school generally.

​Membership

• There are three types of membership on school council: Parent members, DET employee members and optional community members.
• Call for nominations to vacant positions are published in the February newsletters.
• Each school council member serves for two years.
• School council meets on a monthly basis.