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Southern Christian College

Australia, Hobart

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The school at a glance
Fees A$2,544 - 7,164
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1986
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Indonesian
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Southern Christian College is a co-educational Australian school located at 150 Redwood Road, Kingston, Tasmania. It delivers Early Learning to Year 10 with a blend of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, the Australian Curriculum, and a bespoke curriculum tailored to individual learners. The college operates as a Christ-centred community, partnering with families to support learners spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, creatively and socially. The PYP is authorised for Early Learning Centre through Year 6, guiding inquiry-based learning and cross-curricular connections. Languages include Indonesian, expanding international-mindedness. Distinctive features include weekly Learning Labs to support personal learning strategies, and a broad co-curricular program featuring School Production, music ensembles and a range of arts electives. Service and action, leadership opportunities, and wellbeing programs foster responsible citizenship within a faith-based framework. The college acknowledges the Muwinina people of Nipaluna as traditional custodians. It is part of a supportive, family-centred community focused on growth together.

150 Redwood Road, Kingston TAS 7050, Australia

The Essentials

Location
150 Redwood Road, Kingston, TAS 7050, Australia. Kingston is the location of the campus in Tasmania. Postal address: PO Box 62, Kingston, TAS 7051. Public transport includes Metro buses stopping directly outside the College; regional bus services connect from Huonville via Coal River Coaches and Tassielink routes 716/711.

Stages
Early Learning to Year 10.

Type
co-educational.

Country affiliation
Australia

Religious affiliation
Christian

School day structure
First Steps in Learning (Birth-5) Fridays 9:45-11:00; Kinder 8:45-3:10; Primary (Prep-Year 6) 8:45-3:10; Secondary (Year 7-10) 8:45-3:15; Kingston Early Learning Centre and Southern Christian College Outside School Hours Care operate 7:30-6:00; First Steps and Early Learning programs run on specific days as noted by the school.

Bus service
Metro buses stop outside the College. Coal River Coaches operate buses from Huonville; Tassielink connects via Huonville with routes 716 (morning) and 711 (afternoon); Metro bus routes are available nearby for student travel.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform requirements apply to all students. The SCC Uniform Shop is operated by Midford, with online ordering available. Uniforms include Summer and Winter sets for Primary and Secondary, and Secondary students wear blazers in Terms 1 and 4. Hair, makeup and jewellery guidelines apply, and headwear rules are in place.

Food Options
An on-site café provides tea and coffee. Tea and coffee facilities are provided for First Steps sessions.

House System
The school uses a House system; Secondary students participate in School House competitions.

Governance and Ownership
Founded in 1986 by local families; Southern Christian College was originally established as a ministry of CityLight Church and is now governed by a College Board. Management and educational programming are the responsibility of the Principal, who is an ex officio and non‑voting member of the College Council.
Fees

Annual tuition at Southern Christian College ranges from AUD 2,544 to AUD 7,164 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No separate application or enrolment fee is listed for Southern Christian College for the published fee schedule and fee policy.

Tuition fees — Term and Annual (per student by year group and sibling position)

- Senior Secondary (Year 11–12)
- Term fee: AUD 1,791 (1st/oldest child), AUD 1,362 (2nd child), AUD 1,198 (3rd child).
- Annual fee: AUD 7,164 (1st/oldest child), AUD 5,448 (2nd child), AUD 4,792 (3rd child).

- Years 7–10
- Term fee: AUD 1,692 (1st/oldest child), AUD 1,274 (2nd child), AUD 1,026 (3rd child).
- Annual fee: AUD 6,768 (1st/oldest child), AUD 5,096 (2nd child), AUD 4,104 (3rd child).

- Years 3–6
- Term fee: AUD 1,289 (1st/oldest child), AUD 959 (2nd child), AUD 813 (3rd child).
- Annual fee: AUD 5,156 (1st/oldest child), AUD 3,836 (2nd child), AUD 3,252 (3rd child).

- Prep–Year 2
- Term fee: AUD 1,213 (1st/oldest child), AUD 901 (2nd child), AUD 744 (3rd child).
- Annual fee: AUD 4,852 (1st/oldest child), AUD 3,604 (2nd child), AUD 2,976 (3rd child).

- Kindergarten (Monday to Wednesday)
- Term fee: AUD 636 (1st/oldest child), AUD 574 (2nd child), AUD 512 (3rd child).
- Annual fee: AUD 2,544 (1st/oldest child), AUD 2,296 (2nd child), AUD 2,048 (3rd child).

- Family concession rule: No tuition fees are charged for the fourth and subsequent enrolled child in a family during the same school year; other costs listed separately still apply. Annual fees are the equivalent of term fees multiplied by four.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term fees are invoiced at the start of each school term (four terms per year) and are due by the end of the related term.
- An Early Payment Discount applies for Prep–Year 12 when annual fees and levies are paid in full by the stated early-payment deadline; the College's fees policy also documents an Early Payment Discount arrangement for families who pay annual fees at the start of the year.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Recommended payment arrangements: regular instalment arrangements using direct debit from a bank account, payment by credit card, or via Centrepay. Specific Centrepay setup details are provided by the College on request.
- Direct bank transfer details provided for fee payments:
- Account Name: Southern Christian College LTD
- BSB: 037 015
- Account Number: 309 202
- Families are asked to quote their account number when making transfers.

Boarding fees

- Southern Christian College operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees; no boarding program or boarding fee schedule is listed.

Other costs and fees

- Extra-curricular activities (for example: sporting teams, music lessons) are excluded from the tuition fees and will incur additional charges where applicable.
- Uniform costs are not included in tuition and are charged separately.
- Interstate or overseas excursions will likely incur additional charges.
- Early Learning Centre and care service fees (for children aged 2–6 and school-hours care):
- School Hours Care (8:30am–3:30pm): AUD 96 per session.
- Long Day Care (7:30am–6:00pm): AUD 118 per session.
- Before & After School Care for 7–12 year olds is available and may be eligible for the Australian Child Care Subsidy for eligible families; sibling discounts for care are offered.
- Building Fund: families may donate to the College Building Fund; donations are tax deductible and receipts are available on request.

Fee assistance, discounts and concessions

- The College offers fee remissions, bursary assistance for low-income families, hardship bursaries, ministry discounts for full-time ministers, and staff discounts; these are discretionary and determined by the College Board or Business Manager according to the College's Fees Policy.

Refund information

- No general refund clause for tuition or related fees is specified in the published Fee Schedule or Fees Policy; fee assistance, remissions and discounts are handled under the College's Fees Policy on a discretionary basis. For individual refund enquiries or exceptional circumstances, the College's Business Manager handles case-by-case discussions.
Academics

Southern Christian College teaches IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Operates from Early Learning to Year 10. Provides a Christ-centred quality education with a holistic focus developing learners who are balanced spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, creatively and socially. Develops lifelong independent and cooperative learners through Christ-centred education that equips young people for life. The teachings of Christ and the Scriptures are foundational to relationships and practice. Demonstrated through partnering with parents and community; expressing faith as caring and respectful members of a global community; promoting social justice and international mindedness; and celebrating the knowledge, goodness and grace of God in creation and salvation.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a Christ-centred education with a holistic development framework that balances spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, creative and social growth. The school partners with parents and the community in the education of children. Faith is expressed through caring and respectful global citizenship, promoting social justice and international mindedness. A strong culture of care underpins relationships among students, staff and families. The school emphasises helping students be discerning, resilient, resourceful learners who are ready to meet challenges and opportunities. The school fosters student awareness of themselves as learners and their personal strengths.

Mental Wellbeing
Extra-curricular activities are valued and provide learning beyond the classroom. Sports, music, ensembles, productions and clubs offer opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build teamwork. These experiences foster resilience and goal setting. Participation strengthens the sense of community and belonging. All extra-curricular experiences support social and emotional development within a Christ-centred education.

Safeguarding
The College is a Child Safe School with a zero tolerance stance on child abuse and a commitment to protecting all children. Policies provide clear expectations and boundaries on acceptable and professional behaviour for staff, students, parents, volunteers, contractors and the wider community to keep children safe. The College implements the Child and Youth Safe Principles through a range of policies and documents. Key policies include Positive Relationships & Communication Policy, Safeguarding Students and Protective Practices Policy, Child and Youth Safe Framework Implementation Policy, Anti-Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination, Safe Child Policy, Inclusive School Policy and Mandatory Reporting Policy. Complaints policy and Whistleblower Policy support safe reporting and ongoing improvement.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1986 as Kingston Christian Community School by Mercy Church (now CityLight Church), Southern Christian College began with Kindergarten to Year 6 under Principal Allister Martin and Jill, who also taught. By 1987 enrolment reached 40 students, and the first classrooms were built through volunteer labour and the financial support of Mercy Church members who contributed to teaching and other duties. In 2007 the school was renamed Southern Christian College and later became an internationally recognised IB school offering Primary, Middle and Diploma programs, with new facilities added to accommodate growth. The College serves Early Learning to Year 10 and is located at 150 Redwood Road, Kingston TAS 7050; it acknowledges the land of the Muwinina people of Nipaluna as traditional custodians. Southern Christian College is a Christ-centred community rooted in partnership with families and the wider community, with a history shaped by its founders and supporters.

Community
The College describes its culture as Christ-centred and community-minded, aiming to develop balanced learners in spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, creative and social dimensions. It emphasizes partnering with families and the wider community in education and expresses faith as caring, respectful global citizens who promote social justice and international mindedness. Community programs include formal parent resources, student leadership opportunities, service and action, volunteering and giving, and policies and feedback mechanisms to support continuous improvement. The SCC Alumni network connects business owners, professionals and families across the community, and the College invites ongoing involvement from parents, staff and graduates.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers electives in Art, Media, Outdoor Education, Drama, Film Studies, and Music, with Technologies subjects such as Design, Food, and Digital Technologies. An innovative Learning Labs program runs weekly to support learning across subject areas and helps students develop personal learning strategies. Students also have opportunities to undertake individual passion-based projects.

Arts & Creative
Electives include Art, Drama, Film Studies, and Music, with specialist music tuition and musical ensembles. The College runs a School Production and supports a range of arts activities as part of its co-curricular program. Students have opportunities to perform and participate in arts-based projects across the year.

Cultural & Language
Indonesian is taught to Kinder through Year 6 to foster international-mindedness. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is authorised from Early Learning Centre through Year 6, guiding inquiry-based learning and cross-curricular connections. The college emphasizes developing understanding of different cultures as part of its IB framework.

Social & Hobbies
During secondary years, students participate in a wide range of extra- and co-curricular activities, including School Production, outdoor and experiential learning, the QUEST program, Brain Day, and respectful relationship seminars. There are student leadership initiatives and the Doulos service program, along with sporting teams, musical ensembles, and specialist music tuition. The program also includes School House competitions, community events, and the MUSTARD spiritual leadership project.

Community & Service
Service & Action encourages students to consider their roles and responsibilities in relation to their community. Secondary students are required to participate in the Service & Action program. Service is a faith-based concept, with actions expected to align with Christ's call to serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13b).

Leadership & Professional
The College has a formal leadership structure, including Executive leadership led by the Principal and other senior leaders. College leadership focuses on fostering a deep understanding of the college, its history and values, and building a strong community with students, staff and parents. The Student Leadership program aims to develop student leaders who can disciple, mentor and lead others.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The College places strong emphasis on student wellbeing and social and emotional development. Students gather daily in Home Groups for care and support. An integrated Learning Labs program links wellbeing with learning, helping students understand personal development and how learning happens.
Languages

Language Provision
Indonesian is taught to all students from Kindergarten through Year 6 as part of fostering international-mindedness. Students learn about the people and culture of Indonesia. Indonesian lessons are delivered by specialist Indonesian teachers.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Discover Our College: Complete an online enquiry form or contact our College to arrange a tour. Visit the campus, meet our team, and explore our learning spaces. You will see how the College partners with families.

2. Submit an Application: When you're ready to take the next step, complete our secure online enrolment application for current or future years. The application is online and described as secure. This step is the formal application stage in the enrolment process.

3. Enrolment Conversation: Families are invited to meet with College Leadership so we can get to know your child, hear your hopes for their education journey, and answer your questions. The conversation provides mutual understanding and helps clarify expectations. It is part of the enrolment process.

4. Begin Your Journey: Once you receive and accept a Letter of Offer, we'll provide everything you need to help your child feel connected, confident, and ready to begin. This completes the steps described on the page.
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