St Columba College
Teaching and Learning
St Columba College seeks to nurture in its students a close relationship with God, a passion for living and aspires to empower students as compassionate global citizens. The College provides an environment to learn and grow both spiritually and intellectually.
The College caters to a wide range of students; those aspiring to higher education, those seeking an immediate career pathway and those with special needs. A St Columba College education is one that provides each girl and boy with outstanding learning outcomes and prepares them for an exciting and challenging future.
Student Wellbeing
St Columba College ensures Positive Education is immersed in the practices of the College to assist in the understanding and development of student and staff wellbeing.
Students are encouraged and supported as individuals to flourish, to focus on skills to build positive emotions, resilience, mindfulness and valuable life skills.
Positive Education takes place at each year level and extends beyond the classroom to increase wellbeing and provide students with the tools to nurture happiness and encourage them to engage their strengths.
Beyond the Classroom
St Columba College offers opportunities in music, chess, drama, team sports and athletics. Students are involved in various inter-school competitions, Northern Zone carnivals, SAPSASA and SACPSSA sporting carnivals with students participating across Junior, Middle and Senior Schools.
The College has high levels of participation and is reflective in the success of student achievement.
Learning Pathways
The College provides students, parents and caregivers with information and advice on subject choices, tertiary options, vocational learning (VET) and careers through various avenues, and in particular, through the College's Futures Counsellor.
The College supports the student and family while making decisions on learning and future pathways, essentially strengthening the planning for a successful future post school.
An Affordable Education
St Columba College's fees are structured to assist with access for all to a St Columba education. The College offers a high quality education at an affordable price.
The College provides various discounts including sibling discounts, school card discounts and lump sum payment discounts.