Christian College Geelong is a leading Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational, interdenominational independent College, proudly serving families across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the Surf Coast. Here, more than 2,000 students learn, grow, and thrive.
Grounded in Christian values, we are dedicated to shaping confident, compassionate, globally minded citizens through a holistic education that nurtures every aspect of growth. We create an atmosphere of care and concern for character development and wellbeing, where students feel a strong sense of belonging, feeling safe, supported, and genuinely known. Students form deep, meaningful relationships with staff and peers, and they grow in an environment where pastoral care is prioritised alongside academic learning. At any Christian College campus, your child will be seen, heard, known, and respected. We welcome families of all faiths and or no faith, embracing diversity all while remaining true to our Christian foundations. We believe that every student reflects the goodness of God’s creation and has intrinsic worth and value irrespective of class, colour or creed.
At Christian College our vision is to see the lives of students transformed, empowering them to positively impact their world beyond school. We are committed to giving students the chance to embrace opportunities, both inside and beyond the classroom, so they develop the wisdom, compassion, and confidence needed to become difference makers in the world.
The College also acknowledges its place in a progressively technological age and will continually seek to avail itself of the best educational and technological practices in advancing student learning. Students are constantly encouraged and expected to become active participants in their own educational journey. We recognise that all students are unique and therefore sufficiently flexible curricula is developed to meet the varied needs and interests of students to provide them with the best employment and or educational opportunities.
Welcome from our Executive Principal, Dr Mathilda Joubert
What makes us different?
• Diverse Electives: Beginning in Year 7, students enjoy a wide range of elective subjects choice that spark curiosity and develop new skills. This rich foundation leads to one of Victoria’s most extensive senior subject selections, empowering students to tailor their learning to their passions and future pathways.
• Inclusive Classrooms: At Christian College, everyone is welcome. No matter your nationality, faith, or personal preferences, this is a place where learning and growth are for all. We celebrate diversity and create an environment built on, respect, kindness and friendship. Here, every student is valued, and every voice matters.
• Pastoral Care: Grounded in our Christian values and supported by dedicated Campus Chaplains and wellbeing officers, our comprehensive wellbeing program provides exceptional pastoral care through counselling, small group discussions, and engaging activities.
• Scholarships: Our comprehensive scholarship program attracts exceptional students and opens doors for those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend our College. Scholarships are offered in many areas such as Outstanding Leadership, Music, Academic Excellence, and Sport.
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• Villa Paloma Senior Art, Technology & Design Centre: This vibrant, space brings Art, Technology, and Design together, offering senior students the opportunity to explore their creativity through hands-on projects and innovative learning experiences. With inspirational facilities and expert educators, Villa Paloma fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and artistic expression. Here, students develop practical skills and confidence while preparing for future pathways in design, technology, and the arts.
• Outdoor Adventures: We believe that true learning happens both inside and beyond the classroom. That’s why our camping and experiential program begins in Prep and continues throughout junior, middle and senior years, offering opportunities locally, interstate, and overseas. Our College values hands-on experiences with students regularly stepping out of the classroom to engage with real-life learning. For example, in senior years, this includes meaningful service and cultural immersion, supporting communities in Central Australia and Viqueque, Timor-Leste.
• Global Perspective: Languages and Exchange Programs that broaden worldviews and connect our Christian College students to an interconnected world. We offer a popular and well-established Asian Languages program (Japanese from P-12; Indonesian from Years 5-12); thriving short and long-term exchange programs and 30+ year-long relationships with sister schools in Japan and Indonesia.
• World-Class Music Program: Recognised as running one of Victoria’s leading school music programs, we offer unmatched opportunities for Christian College instrumental music students to shine. This includes multiple bands, ensembles and house music across campuses. We also offer opportunities to be involved in College theatre productions allowing students at all year levels the opportunity to showcase their musical and/or dramatic talents in front of large audiences.
• Year 9 Transformation Program: All Year 9 students participate in the Transformation program, which offers students a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow in a dynamic learning environment. The Transformation program is conducted over one term and consists of: The Rural Experience at Back Creek Farm for half the term and the On-Campus experience for the other half. During the Rural Experience students live at Back Creek Farm, the College’s working dairy farm in Scotsburn, Victoria. They tend to animals, maintain property, plant and pick fruit and vegetables, collect eggs and make produce. During the On-Campus experience students are based at their campus in the purposedesigned Transformation Space: an open, informal learning environment. Using visible thinking routines and design thinking approaches, they identify a problem in the world, where they see injustice and establish a plan for how they could make a difference. Students receive deeper insights and explore their interests more comprehensively into their chosen topics through the lenses of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health, Physical Education, and Christian Education.
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• Sporting Excellence: Competing regionally against both independent and government schools, our College-wide sports program encourages every student to discover their strengths and thrive through best-practice training across a wide range of disciplines. With an in-ground swimming pool at Senior School and the indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre at Middle School-Highton, alongside excellent sports facilities across many of our campuses, students enjoy access to exceptional resources for skill development, fitness and wellbeing.
• Our Sport Hall of Honour proudly celebrates the sporting careers of outstanding alumni including AFL legend Gary Ablett Jr, Olympic dual gold medallist Jakara Anthony OAM, and former Australian netballer Tegan Philip. These remarkable athletes exemplify excellence, resilience, and sportsmanship, inspiring current and future students to strive for success both on and off the field.
• Our Performance and Music Industry Hall of Honour proudly showcases the remarkable achievements of alumni who have made an outstanding impact in the world of performance and the performing arts. The Hall of Honour celebrates individuals with exceptional accomplishments in performance, composition, as well as a wide range of industry roles such as production, engineering, and event management. The Hall recognises those who have excelled in advanced study or research, contributed significantly to the community, demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, or shaped the next generation through education. Inductees include Andy Pobjoy, Isaac Barter, Jonathan Hoevenaars, Kym Dillon, Lucy Riddett, Alex Jeantou, and Bailey Lake.
Curriculum
At Christian College Geelong, our commitment to providing a holistic education is reflected in the breadth and depth of our curriculum. We follow the Australian Curriculum from Prep to Year 10, ensuring a comprehensive and consistent approach to education. Our teaching is designed not only to meet the curriculum standards but also to inspire students to grow spiritually, academically and socially, in line with our Christ-Centred values.
Through a well-rounded, engaging program, we aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need for future success. While literacy and numeracy form the foundation of our core program, students from Prep to Year 6 are also educated by specialist staff in the areas of Music and Performing Arts, Japanese, Indonesian, Visual and Media Art, Digital Technologies, Health, Physical Education and Library.
Outstanding Academic Results
Christian College Geelong proudly celebrates the outstanding academic achievements of our VCE and VCE-VM graduates, with the Class of 2025 demonstrating exceptional commitment and resilience. Congratulations to the 2025 College Dux, Lucy McKeegan, who earned an impressive ATAR of 99.55.
We are proud that 16.9% of our students achieved an ATAR above 90. Our 2025 Year 12 results reflected significant academic growth and success across the board. They are a testament to our ongoing school advancement agenda, dedicated to creating the best possible individual learning environment for every student to thrive.
In Years 7-10 our students engage in a comprehensive program of core subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health, Physical Education, and Christian Education. In addition, the curriculum offers a range of elective subjects, allowing students to explore areas of interest, develop new skills, and begin shaping their future pathways. The continuity in our educational offerings provided from Year 6 to Year 7 allows for a seamless transition from primary to secondary schooling.
Our Senior Campus offers a dedicated, and supportive environment designed to help students in Years 10-12 thrive academically, socially, and personally during their final years of school. With a strong focus on independence, wellbeing, and pathways beyond graduation, our senior students benefit from specialised learning spaces, personalised academic guidance, and access to a broad range of VCE, VCE-Vocational Major and VET, options.
Other outstanding Christian College results:
• 10 students achieved an ATAR over 95 and a total of 23 students achieved an ATAR over 90.
• On 53 occasions, study scores were above 40 and 1 perfect score of 50.
• 16 students undertook a Vocational Major with 100% successful completion
• 100% successful completion of VCE
• Areas of excellence where students achieved study scores above 40 include: Accounting, Applied Computing, Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, English, Health, History, Legal Studies, Literature, Foundation Maths, General Maths, Maths Methods, Media, Music Contemporary Performance, Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Communication and Design.
While we proudly celebrate our highest achievers, we also congratulate every student who worked tirelessly to reach their personal best and demonstrated outstanding character and leadership. The 2025 class departed well equipped to make a meaningful difference in their worlds, and we are excited about what the future holds for them!
Extension and Enrichment Programs
At Christian College we believe in providing opportunities that go beyond the classroom, allowing students to deepen their knowledge, explore new interests, and challenge themselves in exciting ways.
Beginning in Year 2, students engage in small-group sessions that build collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, research, and presentation skills alongside core Literacy and Numeracy lessons. From Year 5 the College provides students with extension and enrichment opportunities to further develop and apply their academic strengths.
These include:
• Barwon Regional Debating Competition
• Tournament of Minds
• Maths Extension an Enrichment program
• Premier’s Spelling Bee
• Book Binge
• Reading and Writing Competition
• Australian Mathematics Competition
• Australian Science Competition
• Student Leadership
• Language Competitions
• Drama Middle Years Performance
• Visual Art Portrait Competition
• Christian College Geelong Choirs and music ensembles
• Deakin Science and Engineering challenge
• Independent Schools Victoria Poetry Competition
• Grok Cyber competition
• Student Leadership
• Language competitions
• Christian College Geelong Art Exhibition
• Japanese and Indonesian study tours
• Robocup competition
• Plain Speaking competition
• Geelong Independent Schools Sports Association competition
We encourage all students to get involved and take advantage of our growing opportunities to enhance the learning journey, develop existing skills and build new ones, and challenge themselves to reach their full potential.
Our Campuses
Kindergartens
Our Early Learning Centres, Williams House (located next to Junior School - Belmont) and Butterfield House (located next to Surf Coast Campus), are both rated as ‘Exceeding National Quality Standards’, each offering outstanding 3 and 4 year old kindergarten programs, which are thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. Featuring highquality spaces that seamlessly blend indoors and outdoors, our Kindergarten environments are filled with natural light and enriched by natural materials. Imaginative gardens and outdoor discovery areas encourage exploration and play.
The programs nurture a sense of agency and build mastery across all developmental areas. Through collaboration with our Junior Schools at Belmont and Surf Coast Campus, Kindergarten children enjoy specialist experiences in Music, Japanese, and Library, laying strong foundations for lifelong learning. Students who complete the Kindergarten program at Williams or Butterfield House will be offered the opportunity to transfer into Prep classes at Christian College the following year.
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Junior School - Belmont (Prep to Year 4)
Located at 39 Broughton Dr, our Junior School offers a vibrant, nurturing and dynamic environment in which children flourish. Community through connection, faith through action and growth through learning all underpin the culture at our Junior School.
Students engage in an exceptional academic program that serves to nurture the whole child and recognise the unique and individual journey of the learner. Specialised programs such as Discovery Learning, the Prep Perceptual Motor Program, Lunchtime Clubs, Choir and String ensembles, and a variety of excursions and camps, also provide students with rich and relevant learning throughout their Prep to Year 4 experience.
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Middle School - Highton
(Year 5-9)
Our Middle School - Highton Campus provides a dynamic and supportive environment that facilitates the transition from primary to senior schooling. With specialist teaching across core and elective subjects and access to excellent facilities for Science, Technology, Music and The Arts, students are encouraged to explore their interests, discover new passions and develop confidence. A strong focus on wellbeing and pastoral care, grounded in Christian values, ensures every student feels safe, connected, and empowered to thrive academically and personally as they grow through their adolescent years.
This campus is home to the state-of-the-art CCG Sports and Aquatic Centre, which hosts many signature events, including College and House Music performances, Interschool robotics and chess competitions, Presentation Balls and other memorable celebrations. It is also the home of the CCG Eagles Basketball and Netball Team, and the CCG Sport Hall of Honour.
The tranquil Middle School – Highton Chapel serves as a learning and teaching space during the school day, and also functions as a performance venue for music, drama, assemblies, and visiting presenters. Its use for weddings and other private functions is generally limited to alumni or staff.
A cherished College tradition sees graduating students return to the Middle School - Highton Campus to climb the clock tower and sign their names, commemorating their time and story within the College community. Looking back at the thousands of alumni signatures spanning 35 years is nothing short of inspiring.
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Bellarine Campus
(Year Prep to 9)
The Bellarine Campus offers a nurturing, community-focused environment for students from Prep to Year 9, combining the warmth of a small school with the opportunities of a large, multi-campus college. With the ocean so close, students have a unique opportunity to work in the local environment and complete hands on studies that help to deepen their understanding of coastal ecosystems. Plus, with specialist teaching across all curriculum areas, extensive facilities, and a strong emphasis on wellbeing, our students thrive academically and personally. Located in Drysdale, the campus provides convenient access for families on the Bellarine Peninsula while fostering a safe, supportive, and inspiring place for young learners to grow.
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Surf Coast Campus (Prep to Year 8 – Year 9 in 2027)
Nestled near the Great Ocean Road, Surf Coast Campus offers students a unique learning environment where nature, innovation, and creativity come together. Students engage in a future-focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on Science, supported by hands-on inquiry in our modern science laboratory, including Marine and Environmental Studies that draw on our coastal location. Student learning is enriched through Technology, Art, design thinking, Textiles, and Systems Engineering, supported by specialist teaching and purpose-built spaces such as the Innovation Centre, Food Studies kitchen, and creative arts areas. Our stateof-the-art stadium and extensive outdoor facilities enhance sport, wellbeing, and whole-campus events. Junior students regularly explore Spring Creek Valley through bush treks and outdoor learning. With a warm, community-focused culture, Surf Coast Campus provides a rich balance of academic excellence, curiosity, and personal growth in an inspiring coastal setting.
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Senior School - Waurn Ponds (Year 10-12)
Our Waurn Ponds Senior Campus (Years 10–12) provides an inspiring environment where students prepare for life beyond school. With one of Victoria’s most extensive subject selections, including VCE, VCE Vocational Major, as well as vocational pathways, students can tailor their learning to their passions and future goals. Outstanding facilities such as Villa Paloma, the College’s creative hub for Art, Technology, and Design, alongside advanced STEM, music, and sports spaces, support diverse opportunities for growth. Dedicated careers guidance, wellbeing programs, and pastoral care ensure every student feels supported academically and personally. the RW Gibson Centre is a cutting-edge music facility featuring floating floors and exceptional, adjustable acoustics, providing an outstanding learning environment for our students. It also serves as a central gathering space for senior students, hosting events, meetings, and a range of collaborative activities.
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College Bus Network
Every school day, our dedicated Christian College bus fleet helps students from Prep to Year 12 commute comfortably to and from our campuses. With 23 routes across Geelong and the surrounding region, families enjoy the convenience of reliable transport right from their local community.
Christian College operates one of Victoria’s largest school owned bus services, providing families with a dependable and well organised transport option. We take this responsibility seriously and remain committed to continually improving the experience for our students and families, ensuring strong safety practices, and full compliance with all requirements.
Our buses travel far and wide-reaching communities from Shelford and Little River, to Winchelsea, Torquay, Jan Juc, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Queenscliff, St Leonards and Portarlington, helping students start and finish each school day with confidence and connection.
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The Christian College Geelong Alumni
The Christian College Geelong Alumni community is a vibrant network of graduates who continue to reflect the College’s commitment to character, care, and Christian values. As an extension of a nurturing, values driven college environment, the alumni network helps maintain lifelong connections and strengthen the College’s legacy. Our alumni stay engaged through reunions, golf days, guest speaker events, and opportunities to support, and stay connected with the wider College community.
Partnership between staff, students and parents
True partnership between students, families, and educators transforms learning into a shared journey. Through genuine collaboration, we co-design meaningful experiences, and build inclusive environments that foster mutual respect, strong relationships, and a shared sense of responsibility.
This year, we are excited to launch our new P&F Program, and we would love you to be part of it. Whether it’s joining social activities, attending excursions, helping in the classroom, participating in working bees, or contributing to other fun or social initiatives, your involvement enriches our community.
Together, we can shape the future of Christian College!
Admissions Process
1. TOUR
We invite you to join us for a tour, where you can explore our vibrant and welcoming campuses and experience our exceptional teaching and learning programs. During your visit, you’ll discover our wide range of extracurricular opportunities, visit real classes alongside our student leaders, and meet the passionate teachers who inspire our students every day. You are welcome to attend our College Open Days in March and May, or experience our community more intimately through the monthly Come and See Tours offered at each campus. If you have previously visited our campuses or you feel a visit is not required, you are welcome to move straight into the application process.
2. APPLICATION PROCESS
To join our admissions waiting list, we invite you to complete the online application process. To help make things smooth and straightforward, please have the following documents ready to upload:
• A copy of your child’s birth certificate
• A copy of your child’s Immunisation history statement
• Their most recent school report
• NAPLAN results (not required for Prep – Year 2 applicants)
• Any documents relating to your child’s learning needs and/or court orders
Places across all year levels are in high demand. We are currently processing and confirming enrolments for 20272029, and welcome all applications for 2030 and beyond. To avoid disappointment, we encourage families to begin the application process as early as possible. A Visa or Mastercard is required to pay the $250 admissions application fee (a non-refundable administration fee). The fee for each subsequent child in the family is reduced to $100. Families with children currently attending Christian College’s Butterfield House or Williams House kindergarten programs will be offered a place, and the $250 application fee will be waived.
3. INTERVIEW
Once the required documents have been uploaded to the application portal, a member of the College leadership team will be in contact to arrange a short “get to know you” interview. Interviews are scheduled in order of the intended year of entry.
4. OFFER
Following the interview, and after we have completed our review process, the College may extend an offer of enrolment for your child.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER
If you choose to accept our offer and join us for your educational journey at Christian College, we invite you to proceed with the next steps of the enrolment process.
To accept your offer, you will be required to complete the Enrolment Offer documentation online. A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of $750 per child is payable to secure your child’s place and confirm the enrolment. Digital Contractual Agreements will be emailed to each parent/guardian for signing to secure the enrolment. The enrolment deposit will be applied as a credit to your first Fee Statement issued at the commencement of the student’s enrolment.
6. ORIENTATION
We will stay in regular contact throughout the admissions process and lead up to your commencement. Students will take part in three orientation days to help feel confident and connected before they begin.
The first orientation day is held on Melbourne Cup Day (the first Tuesday in November). During this day, students join their new classes, explore the campus facilities, meet our welcoming staff, and take part in activities that help them build friendships. The remaining two Orientation Days, take place when students start their time with us. These sessions include fun, engaging activities designed to help students settle in, feel a sense of belonging, and start their Christian College journey with confidence.
