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Waverley Christian College endeavours to provide students with topics of study which are both stimulating and challenging and which will lead each student to realise their God-given potential. Below are some frequently asked questions to assist you on joining our College.
Who is Waverley Christian College?
Is Waverley Christian College zoned?
What is the procedure for enrolling my child?
All information for applying to the College is located under the Enrolments menu on the website.
Do you charge any Application or Enrolment Fees?
Yes, there is an Application Fee (per student and non-refundable) of $100 (local student) or $300 (overseas student), payable at the time of application.
An Acceptance of Enrolment Fee (non-refundable) of $300 per student is payable at time of offer.
There is also an Enrolment Bond of $600 per student, payable at time of offer. The bond will be credited to the last fee instalment in the first year of enrolment. This bond will be forfeited if withdrawal occurs before the end of Term 4 in the first year of enrolment or any time prior.
What are the school fees?
Please refer to our Fee Schedule available here.
We are not Christians. Can we still apply?
Applications to the College are open to Christian families where at least one parent is a practising Christian, and is regularly (weekly or fortnightly) attending, in-person, a Christian church along with the student. Please refer to our Admissions Policy under the Enrolments menu.
Do you offer education to overseas students?
Do you have waiting lists?
Do you have an Early Learning Centre or Kindergarten?
What are your maximum class sizes?
How many classes in each year level? Do you have any composite classes?
At the Wantirna South campus, we have two Kindergarten classes with 30 children in each and in Primary there are three classes in each year level. In Secondary, we have four classes from Year 7 to Year 10 and five classes in Years 11 and 12.
At the Narre Warren South campus, we currently have 3 classes in each year level in Primary, with the option of increasing to 4 classes in the future. In Secondary, we currently have four streams in Year 7 to Year 9 which will progress all the way through to year 12 by 2029.
We do not have any composite classes.
Do you have Before and After School Care?
Are children taught another language other than English?
Does your school teach music?
Music is part of the curriculum for all Primary classes and for Year 7. From Year 8, music can be selected as an elective, and we offer Music as a VCE subject.
Ensembles are available for various choral and instrument groups at both Primary and Secondary level.
Private Music Lessons are also available at an additional cost.
See more information here.
What certificates do you offer for Secondary?
The VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) and both Intermediate and Senior levels in the VCE-VM (Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major) are all offered at the College. VET (Vocational Education and Training) subjects (required for VCE-VM and optional for VCE) can be studied through a range of modes including at the College and at various TAFE institutes.
What support is there for students with learning difficulties?
Does your school offer any co-curricular activities?
Yes, there are various clubs and groups that run during lunchtimes, and before and after school, such as choirs, music bands and ensembles, chess, athletic development and sports training, art and science clubs, engineering and electronics, debating, human powered vehicle club, and more. Â
How much religion/Christian studies is taught within the curriculum?
Christian/Biblical Studies is taught both as a Key Learning Area and as an integral component of all school activities. Each subject is taught from the perspective of a Biblical Worldview. All students participate in Chapel each week, which offers an opportunity for worship, and to hear relevant and encouraging Christian messages.
More information is available here.
Do you have a 1:1 device program?
For most year levels, yes. Students in Prep to Year 2 have class sets of iPads. From Years 3 to 4, each student has a 1:1 iPad to support learning during the school day, provided and purchased through the College. All secondary students use a College-specified 1:1 device, which is purchased by parents through the College’s approved provider.
