It initially operated out of demountable classrooms[1] until a purpose-built three storey school building was finished in the early 1960s.

The school's motto was "Faith and Decision", as celebrated in the chorus of the school song... "Let us resolve, like the phoenix to arise From ashes of our lesser selves and strive Throughout our lives, with honour and with truth In faith and decision wise" (composed by Haslam, Dombrain and Lamb.)

Boys wore long or short grey trousers with a white shirt and black shoes (or desert boots).

A maroon blazer and ties were worn in the 1960s and early 1970s but their use abated in the 1970s and a grey jumper became standard winter uniform.

Richmond Football Club player David Cloke attended Chadstone High School.

Other VFL footballers of note who attended the school in the 60's and 70's included: Alan Martello (played 223 games for Hawthorn between '70 and '80 and a three time Premiership player in '71, '76, '78.