[1] Since 2000, Werribee Secondary College has experienced heavy demand for enrolments at Year 7 and at other levels.

Students will select the senior programme (VCE, VCAL or IB) which best suits their individual interests and learning styles.

In May 2004, the college was hit by a massive fire that destroyed the school's technology and textiles wing.

[2] In August 2006, Werribee Secondary College received accreditation from the Council of International Schools.

[3] In December 2009, it was reported that four teachers from the school were taking legal action for psychological damage resulting from bullying and harassment by colleagues.

[4] Earlier in the same year, another staff member was awarded up to $140,000 in compensation as a result of his treatment by the school.

[7] It was also revealed by The Age in February 2015 that the Principal of the College received a public service medal for his services to public education despite the school being involved in another case whereby a female staff member received a "six figure damages payout for psychological injuries" which resulted from her treatment by the school.