Travelling to School

We encourage Active Travel

Coburg High School actively encourages sustainable travel, and most of our students walk, cycle or use public transport to and from school each day. We see this not just as good for the environment, but as part of an active, healthy lifestyle – and a reflection of the genuine connection our students have to their local community.

For the past five years we have surveyed students on how they get to and from school, with the results below:

This shows that 79% of our students walk, ride or catch public transport to school, and this increases to an amazing 85% after school. It’s no surprise then that our students’ rate of daily physical activity is higher than other secondary schools:

There are numerous cycling paths in and around the school for students to safely use when travelling together before and after school and a large bike shelter is provided for students to store their bicycles in during the day, with a second open bike storage area located by the portables. The bus stops on Bell Street are supervised by a CHS teacher in the afternoons. For those driving students to school, the first round-about provides a ‘kiss-and-go’ drop-off area. Families are not permitted to access the staff car park unless they are visiting the school or have a student with access requirements. This is to ensure the safety of all students and staff using the shared pedestrian, cycling and car zone. 

In addition, there are numerous convenient public transport options surrounding Coburg High School. For up to date route information visit Transport Victoria and search for your service.

  • Bus

    Buses that stop at McDonald Reserve on Bell Street – 2 minute walk to CHS:

    • 513/514 Eltham – Glenroy via Greensborough or Lower Plenty
    • 527 Gowrie – Northland via Murray Road
    • 903 Altona – Mordialloc

    Buses that stop at Coburg Swimming Pool/Murray Road – 5 min walk through Pentridge Estate to CHS:

    • 526 Coburg – Reservoir via Coburg North (Elizabeth Street)

    Some buses that stop at Bell Street/Sydney Road:

    • 530 Campbellfield Plaza – Coburg via Fawkner
    • 534 Glenroy to Coburg via Boundary Road, Sydney Road 
    • 561 Macleod – Pascoe Vale via La Trobe University, Coburg North, Coburg

    Tram

    • The Number 19 tram runs up Sydney Road from North Coburg to the city, then a 10 minute walk to CHS
    • The Number 1 tram runs from South Melbourne Beach to East Coburg, along Nicholson Street, then a 10 minute walk to CHS

    Train

    • The Upfield line stops at Coburg station, which is a 15 minute walk from school

    All students are encouraged to have a Youth Myki, used when travelling to excursions via public transport.