At Newhaven College, we take pride in offering exceptional facilities to support our students' academic, athletic and artistic pursuits. Our campus is designed to provide a well-rounded experience with top-tier amenities accessible during and outside of school hours.
Our sporting facilities are second to none, providing space and amenities for singular or coinciding events. We provide the perfect location for our many House and inter-school sporting events, plus sports lessons for all ages.
Our gym has two full-size basketball/netball courts complete with a central divider for simultaneous events. The gym also includes spacious change rooms and toilets to accommodate teams. Additionally, we offer a small gym area equipped with weights and a treadmill. The facility is used for our all-school assemblies, offering excellent lighting, a high-quality sound system for announcements or commentary, and a large screen with a projector.
Adjacent to the gym is our beautifully maintained oval, perfect for AFL matches and cricket. The oval includes a viewing platform for spectators and plenty of room for simultaneous activities.
Soccer Pitch – the full-size grass soccer pitch accommodates internal and external matches.
Hockey Pitch - equipped for the demands of the sport, our well-maintained full-size grass hockey pitch provides a premium playing surface.
Tennis Courts- allowing for multiple games, our 12 full-size tennis courts, each surrounded by netting to ensure a secure playing environment, provide space for students to expand their tennis skills.
Cricket Nets – we have 3 practice nets, ensuring a comprehensive training environment for budding cricketers.
New in 2024, the Mountain Biking Pump Track was built by the Newhaven College community. The track and flow trail located behind Middle School provides the opportunity for the MTB Academy to train for competitions as well as allows for mountain biking sports classes for all ages.
The stunning Performing Arts Wing, completed in 2022, includes three main areas for our students to learn and explore their performance arts:
Black Box Theatre - This intimate space is perfect for rehearsals and room for students to express their theatrical side. It seats 120 people and offers an atmosphere ideal for music or theatrical performances. Performers have direct access to the stage from the dressing rooms, and the theatre is equipped with sound, lights and music capabilities.
Rehearsal Hall - A large, sun-filled venue perfect for musical performances, featuring a bespoke round window that adds to its warm atmosphere. The hall can be an open space or be set up with lecture-style seating and includes a grand piano and access to dressing rooms.
PAW Foyer - An open, light-filled space suitable for art displays, social functions or musical performances.
Our agora-style lecture theatre seats around 200 people in a semi-circular layout, providing an excellent venue for lectures and presentations. This area is used for student assemblies and gatherings.
At the heart of our Middle School is The Collect, a large, multi-purpose indoor space. Named after the small gazebo that stood at the original school grounds in Boys Home Road campus, this space is seen as a place for students, parents and staff to congregate and meet. It is used for assemblies, House activities, visiting educational programs, clubs and class projects.
Along with our wonderful technical support staff, our labs provide a safe and highly professional work space for STEM subjects.
Our contemporary food technology area offers expansive food preparation spaces and numerous ovens, making it an excellent resource for our Food Tech students.
The purpose-built Trade Skills Centre provides space for our VCE VET program, with ample space for students to learn skills for a future in the building and construction sector. This space provides exceptional facilities for budding builders and wood workers.
At Newhaven College, we are committed to providing exceptional facilities that cater to a wide range of activities and events, fostering a vibrant community where students and visitors alike can thrive. We encourage you to come and explore what makes Newhaven College a premier destination for education and events.
Newhaven College is proud to share its stunning grounds and facilities with our local community. Our facilities can be used by Sporting Clubs, Art Exhibitors and Conference Organisers.
