St Andrews Lutheran College

Australia, Gold Coast

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1275

Type Co-educational

Opened 1993

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum

Taught languages Japanese, German

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

St Andrews Lutheran College is a private, co‑educational Christian school serving students from age 3 to 18. It offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in Junior School, while Secondary follows the Queensland Curriculum with a Senior Education and Training Career Plan and dedicated Year 7–12 Course Information Booklets. The campus sits at 175 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Tallebudgera, with an Early Learning Centre and Cecile Ryan Resource Centre, housing Secondary Library and a makerspace. The Junior School Library supports IB PYP in a technology‑enabled environment; wireless is available in all learning spaces, and industry‑standard software such as Adobe Suite, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is accessible through the IT program. Sport for Life underpins arts and language and co-curricular program. Notable activities include Readers Cup, Esports, Maker projects with Southern Cross University, and entrepreneurship initiatives. The school has operated since 1993 and is affiliated with Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District.

www.salc.qld.edu.au

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located at 175 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Tallebudgera, Queensland 4228, Australia.

Stages

Early Learning Centre (2.5 to 5 years); Prep to Year 6; Years 7 to 9; Years 10 to 12.

Type

The school is private, co-educational and Christian, affiliated with the Lutheran Church of Australia (Queensland District).

Country affiliation

Australia; affiliated with the Lutheran Church of Australia (Queensland District).

Religious affiliation

Lutheran (Christian).

Bus service

The school offers four bus routes: Route One (Mermaid Waters, Merrimac, Mudgeeraba, Bonogin, Reedy Creek); Route Two (Varsity Lakes, Robina, Miami, Burleigh Heads); Route Three (Burleigh Heads, Tallebudgera, Palm Beach, Elanora, Currumbin); Route Four (Tugun, Currumbin). RollCall provides real-time tracking and notifications; bus tags cost $20 with a $10 refundable deposit; bookings are via RollCall and students tap on/off with their bus tag.

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Academics

Curriculum

Junior School follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Secondary School uses the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) framework with a Senior Education and Training Career Plan; Year 7 to 9 Course Information Booklet, Year 10 Course Information Booklet, and Year 11 to 12 Course Information Booklet outline the available courses.

Higher Education Progression

Career planning supports tertiary pathways with guidance on QTAC and interstate/overseas applications.

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Admissions

Step 1: The Application Form and the fee are required to be placed on the waitlist. The school notes that there are significant wait lists in some year levels and encourages early applications. Step 2: A tour of the school must be attended before progressing to the interview stage. The tour helps applicants understand the school environment and programs. Step 3: Interviews for available placements will take place within the twelve months prior to enrolment and are conducted by the Principal or a nominated representative in consultation with the Principal; these representatives are normally the Deputy Principal (Head of Junior School) or Deputy Principal (Head of Secondary School). Step 4: Placement is offered subject to the enrolment policy, priorities and satisfactory interview. Offers will be sent via email. Step 5: Requested documents (including the completed Enrolment Agreement), the confirmation fee and Alumni fee are required prior to the due date outlined in the offer in order to secure the placement. Applications are automatically cancelled if the school is unable to contact applicants.

Scholarships

Scholarships 2027: Scholarships are offered to students with a demonstrated high degree of excellence in their chosen area, combined with a high degree of personal commitment. The school offers limited Scholarships from Year 7 onwards to existing and prospective students. Scholarships are available in Academic Scholarships, General Excellence Scholarships (Leadership, Community Service, Excellence across a number of areas), Performing Arts Scholarships (Dance, Speech and Drama, Music), Creative Arts Scholarships (Media Arts, Visual Art), Sport Scholarships and Indigenous Scholarships. Each scholarship has a non-refundable application fee of $95. A Scholarship will normally be held from Years 7 to 9 or from Years 10 to 12. Year 7 to 9 scholarships will be reviewed at the commencement of Year 9, where students and parents may be asked to attend a scholarship review meeting. A letter outlining an offer of scholarship for Year 10 to 12 will be sent after the scholarship review has been completed. The College reserves the right to terminate the scholarship at any time in the event of gross or continued breaches of expectations, unwarranted decline in academic achievement or application, or persistent failure to support the College in its co-curricular program. Dependent on individual circumstances, a student can be successful in multiple scholarship areas with the scholarships running concurrently. All Scholarships are a remission of the tuition fee component of a student's school fees. The remission amount is determined by the Principal.

Waitlist

Waitlist Form: We are committed to providing quality early learning opportunities at the Early Learning Centre. By submitting an Early Learning Centre application form and placing your child on our waitlist, you are taking the first step in ensuring that they have the best possible start in life.

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FAQs

What age range does St Andrews Lutheran College serve?

St Andrews serves students from age 3 in the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. The campus is located in Tallebudgera on the southern Gold Coast.

What curriculum does the school follow?

The Junior School delivers the IB Primary Years Programme. Secondary follows the Queensland Curriculum with a QCE framework, supported by Career Plans and course information booklets.

What languages are taught?

Japanese and German are offered. Years 7-8 students study one language, which becomes an elective in Years 9-12. Immersion trips to Japan or Germany run every second year.

What co-curricular activities are offered?

Activities include debating, chess, AMC and QAMT maths competitions, Premier's Reading Challenge, Readers Cup, performing arts tuition, and the Sport for Life programme with elite athlete pathways.

What is the school's religious affiliation?

St Andrews is affiliated with the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. The school provides a Christian education within this Lutheran tradition.

What wellbeing support is provided?

An extensive pastoral care programme addresses student wellbeing. A Child Protection Policy and safeguarding measures are in place, with annual reports published.

What sporting facilities are available?

The St Andrews Fitness Gym serves Years 7-12 with Olympic Weightlifting coaching. The Sport for Life programme offers participation, skill development, and elite athlete pathways.

How do I apply?

Submit an application form with the fee to join the waitlist. Significant wait lists exist for some year levels, so early application is encouraged. A campus tour is required before progressing.

Are scholarships available?

Scholarships are offered for students demonstrating a high degree of excellence in their chosen area combined with personal commitment. Limited scholarships are available for entry years.

What is the school's history?

St Andrews has been providing education since 1993 as a College of the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District, growing to 1,275 students on the Gold Coast.

What library facilities are available?

The Secondary Library in the Cecile Ryan Centre offers printed books, digital resources, graphic novels, audiobooks, and magazines, plus a Makerspace and student-led activities like Readers Cup and Fiction Club.

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