A firm faith foundation for your child

Our College was founded in 1979, as Bethesda Christian School with 29 students and three teachers.

Since then God has always met the needs of the College for the benefit of His children and His glory. Our numbers have grown steadily and now we have approximately 870 students with over 110 staff members across both campuses.

We have continually sought God to know His vision for the College, and by setting our goals and trusting in Him we have seen His blessings.

At Emmaus Christian College, we believe that students thrive and academic results are achieved when they know they are loved by their Lord and Saviour.

The results of our 2021 Year 12 students are consistent with our NAPLAN results at Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 for numeracy and literacy which saw our Emmaus students perform 8.5 per cent above state averages. This represents an average advancement of 16 months ahead compared to their same age average state counterparts.

In 2021, 100% of all eligible Emmaus Year 12 students achieved their SACE with 100% of all Stage 2 SACE subjects undertaken receiving a passing grade minimum. 47.65% of all Stage 2 SACE subjects undertaken by Emmaus students in 2021 were in the A band, compared with only 30.36% across the state. 2021 also saw Emmaus students awarded 31 A+ individual SACE subject grades representing the highest possible subject grade. Over half of all Emmaus 2021 student ATAR’s are ranked within the top 20% of the state with the highest 2021 ATAR an impressive 99.25.

Our students are taught the Australian Curriculum through the lense of a Christian worldview.

Our approach to learning fosters curiosity through curriculum delivery that offers a balance of learning between acquiring knowledge and developing skills.

All students progress on a learning continuum. Teachers cater for the wide range of student abilities through differentiation and adjustment. This meets students where they are at and shows measured growth through clear ongoing assessment. We believe that this produces academically stretched, creative, balanced and emotionally intelligent students ready to embrace the world.

Our teachers explicitly embed high order thinking skills within their curriculum, so that all students can increase their thinking capacity and creativity. Growth Mindset strategies are integrated throughout the program.

We continually seek to develop understanding of and employ concepts of justice, mercy and humility in all aspects of the educational process.

Children in are immersed in an all-encompassing Christian community. They are nurtured by teachers and support staff, all of whom without exception have a heart for our Lord Jesus.

The rich and diverse learning environment that we offer, encompasses well-rounded holistic education that fosters development of the whole person. Critical and creative thinking encourages higher order thinking, and subsequently fosters academic performance to the highest level. Teachers constantly strive to cater for children of all levels by differentiating and providing opportunities that are many and extensive.

Our Early Learning Centre is for children aged between three and five years old. The nationally adopted Early Years Learning Framework will be presented from a Christian worldview, enriched by embracing practices from guided play-based learning, Reggio Emilia and Nature Play.

Tuition fees and charges are consistent across both campuses.

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