Unique in its status as a state-wide provider for boys from Year 9 to 12, Melbourne High School seeks to remain at the forefront of education for boys in Australia. An established State Secondary School situated in a central inner city location, it offers outstanding facilities for the delivery of its programs and is attended by students from a wide area of metropolitan Melbourne and beyond. The selective nature of entry results in a broad socio-economic and cultural mix and a strong commitment to academic excellence.The school values the traditions that have contributed to its success in the past while embracing the opportunities offered by the future. The students' talents, efforts and achievements are rewarded in an environment which fosters mutual respect, personal integrity and strong sense of self-worth. True to its motto, "honour the work", the school adheres to a code of conduct based on self-discipline and responsibility to oneself and others.