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Good News Lutheran College

Australia, Melbourne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$6,500 - 10,300
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages German
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Good News Lutheran College is a two-campus Prep-to-Year-12 school in Victoria. The college delivers Australian Curriculum through the International Baccalaureate framework in Primary Years, with specialist teachers in Music, Art, PE and LOTE German. In the Junior Years, students use computers and iPads and participate in swimming and athletic carnivals. The school is authorised to deliver IB Middle Years Programme for Years 7–9, with the Australian curriculum taught within the IB MYP framework to support inquiry. Year 10 provides a pre-VCE year in preparation for Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE Major in Years 11–12. GNLC offers a Christ-centered education and aims to prepare global citizens. Tarneit campus houses Science Labs, Wood Technology Lab, Drama Studio, Fashion/Textiles Studio, Music Rooms, Art Studio and libraries; Mambourin Campus opened in 2023 and began on-site learning in 2025. GNLC runs Melody Makers and the performing arts, alongside German language and community service.

Tarneit Campus — 580 Tarneit Road, Tarneit VIC 3029; Mambourin Campus — 44 Barrabool Boulevard, Mambourin VIC 3024

The Essentials

Good News Lutheran College has 1,600 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Tarneit Campus is located at 580 Tarneit Road, Tarneit, VIC 3029; Mambourin Campus is located at 44 Barrabool Boulevard, Mambourin, VIC 3024. The school operates in Melbourne's outer western suburbs of Tarneit and Mambourin. Bus services are provided by Terre Coaches with RollCall live-tracking; Tarneit suburbs served include Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Manor Lakes, Point Cook, Truganina, Williams Landing and Mambourin.

Stages
IB Primary Years Programme (ages 3-12) and IB Middle Years Programme (Years 6-9).

Additional learning support
Counselling and chaplaincy available; First Aid Centre on site.

Country affiliation
Australia

Religious affiliation
Lutheran

Bus service
Bus services are provided by Terre Coaches with RollCall live-tracking; casual travel is subject to seat availability and must be arranged with the Bus Coordinator.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires all students to wear the College uniform. Uniforms are supplied through Dobsons Uniform Store; online orders are available with delivery to the College, and a Uniform Swap Shop operates for second-hand uniforms.

Food Options
Tarneit Campus has a canteen. In 2025 online canteen orders can be made via Flexischool; food is prepared by Tarneit Campus staff and safely transported to the Mambourin Campus.

House System
The school has a House system that provides opportunities for student leadership and sporting activities.

Governance and Ownership
GNLC is governed by the GNLC Board. The Board is appointed by Lutheran Education Victoria, NSW and Tasmania (LEVNT) and is accountable to the Lutheran Church of Australia Victorian District; the District has the ultimate responsibility for financial commitments.
Fees

Annual tuition at Good News Lutheran College ranges from AUD 6,500 to AUD 10,300 for 2026/27.

Application fee & enrolment contribution

- Application Fee: AUD 150 per child, payable when the Enrolment Application Form is submitted. This fee is non‑refundable.
- Facilities and Services Contribution (Enrolment Deposit): AUD 1,500 per child payable when a place is offered to secure enrolment. This contribution is non‑refundable and is a one‑off payment that does not form part of annual tuition.

Tuition fees (annual and per term by year group)

All amounts are per student and quoted in Australian dollars (AUD).

- Prep – Year 2: Annual Fee AUD 6,500; Per Term AUD 1,625.
- Year 3 – Year 6: Annual Fee AUD 7,200; Per Term AUD 1,800.
- Year 7 – Year 8: Annual Fee AUD 8,400; Per Term AUD 2,100.
- Year 9: Annual Fee AUD 8,900; Per Term AUD 2,225.
- Year 10 – Year 12: Annual Fee AUD 10,300; Per Term AUD 2,575.

Family concessions

- Second student attending: 10% concession on tuition fees.
- Third student attending: 20% concession on tuition fees.
- Fourth and subsequent students attending: 30% concession on tuition fees.

What tuition fees include and additional charges

- Included in annual tuition fees: compulsory curriculum excursions and year‑level camps, an iPad for Prep–Year 9 students, a laptop for Years 10–12, and textbooks and/or online subscriptions plus essential stationery for Prep–Year 6.
- Additional costs (charged separately): school uniform; textbooks/online subscriptions for VCE and Years 7–12 where applicable; camps for elective subjects and extra‑curricular activities (including Duke of Edinburgh, HPV Racing Team, Outdoor Education and Overseas Cultural Immersion); College bus service; private music tuition/lessons; canteen purchases; before and after school care and vacation care programs; some VET subject costs (partially subsidised).

Bus service fees

- Bus fees for regular service: AUD 500 per term (AUD 2,000 per annum), charged pro‑rata for part‑time users.
- Casual trip fee: AUD 15 per trip (AUD 10 per trip for the Mambourin Shuttle). Bus services are charged per term; no adjustments if the bus is unused for part of a term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fee statements are issued prior to the commencement of each term. Tuition fees are charged in full at the start of the year, and families may pay the full amount or use an arranged payment plan.
- Direct Debit payment plans are available to pay by instalments either fortnightly or monthly over a 10‑month period (January–October). The minimum expectation for fees paid by Week 2 of each term is:
- By end of Week 2, Term 1: at least 25% paid.
- By end of Week 2, Term 2: at least 50% paid.
- By end of Week 2, Term 3: at least 75% paid.
- By end of Week 2, Term 4: account fully paid.
Failure to meet these dates may result in unenrolment.
- Early payment discount: 2.5% discount applies if fees are paid in full by the end of Week 2 in Term 1.
- Late fee: AUD 100 administrative charge for late payments or where agreed arrangements are not adhered to.

Student withdrawal and refund terms

- One full term's written notice to the Admissions Officer is required when a student withdraws voluntarily. If sufficient notice is not provided, one term's fee will be charged to the account. Notice periods are calculated from the last school day of the previous term to the end of the term in which the student is withdrawing, in accordance with published school dates (excluding holiday periods).
- The Application Fee (AUD 150) is non‑refundable. The Facilities and Services Contribution (AUD 1,500) paid to secure an offered place is non‑refundable.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed.

Fee payment options and instructions

- Direct Debit (preferred method). A Direct Debit form is provided with the initial account statement prior to Term 1.
- BPAY: each family has a unique BPAY Customer Reference on the fee statement; the College Biller Code is 229740.
- EFTPOS: available for in‑person payments at the College.

Other notes on charges

- VCE subject textbooks and some Years 7–12 resources may attract additional charges. Private music lessons, elective subject camps and certain co‑curricular activities have separate fees. Before and after school care and vacation care programs are charged separately.

Summary of key monetary figures (at a glance)

- Application Fee: AUD 150 per child (non‑refundable).
- Facilities & Services Contribution (enrolment deposit): AUD 1,500 per child (non‑refundable).
- Tuition (examples): Prep–Yr2 AUD 6,500 pa (AUD 1,625 per term); Yr10–12 AUD 10,300 pa (AUD 2,575 per term).
- Bus: AUD 500 per term (AUD 2,000 per year); casual trips AUD 15 (AUD 10 Mambourin Shuttle).
- Late payment fee: AUD 100. Early payment discount: 2.5% if paid in full by end of Week 2 Term 1.
Academics

Good News Lutheran College teaches Australian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP).

Curriculum
Good News Lutheran College delivers the Australian Curriculum through the International Baccalaureate framework in its Primary Years. Primary Years students have access to computers and iPads, with specialist teachers for Music, Art, Physical Education and LOTE (German); swimming and athletic carnivals are part of the program. The college is authorised to deliver the IB Middle Years Programme for Years 7–9, with the Australian curriculum taught within the IB MYP framework to support differentiation and inquiry. In Year 10, students undertake a pre-VCE year in preparation for the VCE in Years 11–12; in Years 11-12 the school offers the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the VCE Vocational Major. The College provides a Christ-centered education and focuses on preparing global citizens.

Exam Results
VCE/ATAR results for 2025 show a median ATAR of 71.05 and an average ATAR of 66.7. The Dux achieved 99.75 and the Proxime Accessit 98.3. Thirty subject scores were 40 or above, achieved by 20 students, including a perfect score of 50. 25% of all grades were A or A+. 11.5% of students achieved ATAR above 90; 17% above 80; 23% above 70.

Higher Education Progression
Our Career and Pathways Office runs year-round to help students plan futures beyond GNLC. Post-secondary options include university courses, vocational education, private colleges, the Defence Forces, apprenticeships and traineeships. In Year 9, Morrisby profiling informs career direction; Year 10 students attend the Victorian Careers Show and complete compulsory careers appointments; Year 11-12 students visit universities. The GNLC Careers Portal provides resources and supports for planning.

Gifted and Talented
Learning Enrichment provides extension within the curriculum and coordinates extension programs across the school. It works with teachers to develop Individual Learning Plans, coordinates involvement of school counsellors and outside specialists, and arranges modified programs and extra-curricular extension activities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Gospel of Jesus Christ informs acceptable student behaviour and is the means and motivation for inviting, encouraging and developing Christian attitudes and behaviours. Christian behaviour and attitudes are presented through instruction, admonition and example in a positive, loving and caring environment to reinforce Christian values and to encourage positive attitudes and behaviours. The goal is to build a safe and caring community where relationships can be damaged by conflict or wrongdoing. Restorative Practice forms the cornerstone of behaviour management and bullying prevention, implemented through a range of informal and formal strategies including restorative conversations and language. Wellness focuses on healthy lifestyles, personal wellbeing, mental health, cyber-safety, protective behaviours and generally caring for self. The College provides support across the College via a First Aid Centre with fully trained staff, a College Counsellor and a Chaplain to assist students as required.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Enrichment is provided for all students so that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Learning Enrichment supports students who have been formally diagnosed or are imputed to have a learning difficulty or disability, those with consistent difficulties understanding concepts within the curriculum, those who require extension, those who have social and emotional needs, and those referred by teachers or parents. Referring and liaising with the School Counsellor, Speech and Language Pathologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and other outside specialists and services. Working collaboratively with teachers to develop Individual Learning Plans for specific students. Withdrawing small groups and individuals to assist with curriculum difficulties and providing Learning Enrichment Officers to assist in the classroom and assisting with differentiation of the curriculum. Coordinating extra-curricular activities across the school, including extension programs, and gathering information for the National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and applying for state support funding and exam accommodations.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bridges and Building Blocks (for EAL) are provided to support EAL students. German is the language taught across the College from Prep to Year 10. The Learning Enrichment program includes support for language needs and exam accommodations for EAL contexts. Individual Learning Plans address language needs within broader student support. EAL support is integrated with the College's broader enrichment and assessment processes.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing focuses on healthy lifestyles, personal wellbeing, mental health, cyber-safety, protective behaviours and generally caring for self. There is a well-equipped First Aid Centre with fully trained staff. The College Counsellor and Chaplain provide support for students across the College. Students have opportunities to develop healthy relationships and self-confidence through leadership roles, service and extracurricular activities. Restorative Practice forms the cornerstone of our behaviour management and bullying prevention. The Word of God guides our relationships, teaching and learning and all activities of the community.

Safeguarding
The Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy describes the College's approach to child safety and keeping children safe. It aligns with Victorian Child Safe Standards and Lutheran Education VIC, NSW and TAS guidelines to provide minimum directions and best practice. The policy outlines roles for Staff, Volunteers, Contractors, the College Board Directors and the Principal. The College maintains a Child Safety Risk Register and conducts annual reviews with ongoing monitoring of safety risks. It describes a comprehensive Child Safety Program with training for staff and volunteers and identifies Child Safety Officers responsible for promoting a child safe culture. It also states zero-tolerance for child abuse and a commitment to complying with child protection laws and reporting any non‑compliance or incidents.
Parent Experience

History
The Good News Lutheran College concept began in 1992 through the vision of Lutheran congregations Christ the Lord - Laverton and St. Philip's - Werribee. Lutheran schools have existed in Australia since 1839, and GNLC is one of 16 Lutheran schools in Victoria. Founded in 1997 with 24 primary students, the College opened its secondary school in 2011, and the first Year 7 graduates completed in 2016. The College has grown to more than 1,600 students across Prep–Year 12 and established the Mambourin Campus, with a Breaking of Ground ceremony in 2024; the Mambourin Campus commenced classes in 2023 and is planned to move on-site in 2025. The Farmhouse Kinder Kindergarten launched in 2024, replacing the original farmhouse. The Lutheran school system in Australia educates over 42,000 students in 86 Lutheran schools and 57 Early Childhood Centres; GNLC is one of 16 Lutheran schools in Victoria.

Community
The GNLC community hosts events that bring together students, families and staff. Jubilee celebrations included a Gala Ball attended by community members past and present and showcasing student talents. Harmony Day in 2022 united the College in the spirit of unity and diversity. Camps and excursions are a feature of student life, including Araluen Camp in Anglesea, Camp Wilkin, Sovereign Hill, Canberra and The Summit Camp, among others.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Tarneit campus provides modern facilities including Science Labs, Wood Technology Lab, Drama Studio, Fashion and Textiles Studio, Canteen, Auditoriums, Gymnasium, Media Room, Covered Basketball Courts, Tennis Court/Cricket nets, Sports Field, Music Rooms, Food Technology, Art Studio, Playground, Poppy Garden, Chapel and Libraries. The Mambourin Campus opened in 2023 and began on-site learning in Term 1, 2025, at 44 Barrabool Boulevard, Mambourin. GNLC operates two campuses serving students from Prep to Year 12, Tarneit and Mambourin. Tarneit offers spaces for arts, technology and sport across specialist facilities, with additional spaces supporting general learning and wellbeing.

Sports Facilities
Tarneit Campus includes a gymnasium. It has covered basketball courts and a tennis court/cricket nets. It also features a sports field for outdoor activities.

Academic Facilities
The Tarneit Campus houses Science Labs and a Wood Technology Lab for science and practical skills. It provides a Drama Studio and a Fashion and Textiles Studio for the arts and design. Culinary and culinary technology are supported by Food Technology facilities, and the campus includes Art Studio, Music Rooms, Media Room, and Libraries. Auditoriums and a Canteen support academic events and student life.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Melody Makers is an instrumental music program at GNLC, returning in 2026 and operating across Tarneit and Mambourin campuses. In addition to general music, instruments include Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass Guitar and Singing at both campuses, with Tarneit Campus Only expanding to Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Flute, Violin and Ukulele. Lessons are small-group 35-minute sessions, $500 per semester, rotating weekly and appearing on Compass timetables with make-up lessons rescheduled within the term. The program fosters musical engagement and a growing community, complemented by spaces such as Poppy Garden, Chapel and Libraries at the campuses.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Primary Years are taught the Australian curriculum through the IB Primary Years Programme, with a strong emphasis on numeracy, literacy, and cognitive development; Computers and iPads are used as learning tools, including coding and other technology-related skills. Junior Years have specialist teachers for Music, Art, Physical Education and LOTE (German), and Musical productions and Choir provide opportunities to develop performing arts skills. In Years 7-9, GNLC delivers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, Year 10 provides a pre-VCE year, and Years 11-12 offer the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the VCE Vocational Major.

Arts & Creative
Junior Years have specialist teachers for Music and Art, and LOTE (German). Musical productions and Choir offer opportunities to develop skills in the Performing Arts. Music, Art, German and Physical Education are delivered in separate, purpose-equipped classrooms.

Cultural & Language
German is taught as LOTE in the Junior Years. Since 2018, GNLC has implemented the IB Middle Years Programme across Years 6-9. The IB World School framework promotes international education and a global perspective across the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
A variety of extra-curricular activities are offered. Students have opportunities to take on leadership roles and to serve others. The College provides support through a Counselling team, College Chaplains and Year Level Coordinators, and performing arts such as musical productions and choir are part of student life.

Community & Service
Students participate in community initiatives within the College and wider community. The College provides support to several different causes throughout the year. St Philip's Lutheran Church offers fellowship opportunities for students and families.

Leadership & Professional
Students have opportunities to develop leadership skills through various programs and roles, with chances to serve and engage in extra-curricular activities. A team of Year Level Coordinators, Counsellors and College Chaplains supports student leadership pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Gospel of Jesus Christ guides behaviour, learning and relationships. Restorative Practice forms the cornerstone of behaviour management and bullying prevention. There is a strong focus on healthy lifestyles, mental health, cyber-safety, and an on-site First Aid Centre, with a College Counsellor and Chaplain available to students.
Languages

Language Provision
German is taught as LOTE (German) in the Junior Years. Music, Art, German and Physical Education are delivered in separate, purpose-equipped classrooms. Primary Years deliver the Australian curriculum through the International Baccalaureate framework.
Reputation

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Admissions

Admissions
1) The school operates two campuses: Tarneit and Mambourin. Applicants apply to the campus they wish to join. The Mambourin campus officially commenced on-site learning in 2025.
2) To apply, complete an Application of Enrolment. You will be required to provide copies of all applicable documents, such as birth certificates. The enrolment procedures are described for each campus.
3) Intake restrictions apply: Tarneit will not accept additional Applications for Enrolment for Prep and Year 7 for 2026 and 2027. The Mambourin campus will not accept any additional Applications for Enrolment for Prep and Year 7 for 2026 and 2027.
4) An Application Fee of $150 per child is payable upon submission of the Enrolment Application Form. The fee is non-refundable.
5) When a place is offered, parents are required to pay a Facilities and Services Contribution of $1,500 per child. This contribution is non-refundable and is a one-off payment that does not form part of the annual tuition fees.
6) The College offers Academic Scholarships for entry to Year 7, Year 9 and Year 11. Please click here to find out more.
7) An Enrolment Policy exists.
8) For assistance, use the Admissions Enquiry Form. Existing applicants should use the same email address as when the application was made to link inquiries.

Scholarships
Academic Scholarships are offered for entry to Year 7, Year 9 and Year 11. Details are available for both campuses.

Waitlist
Tarneit has significant waiting lists for Prep enrolment and other upcoming years.
Mambourin uses phased enrolments to respond to demand and to manage waiting lists.
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