Concordia College

As a caring community, we believe we are better together. We act in the spirit of grace because we recognise God’s love for us. We actively look for opportunities to support each other as we learn and grow. We commit to being authentic and honest in everything we do. We will challenge and encourage each other to achieve our personal best in all of our endeavours. We accept and celebrate differences and believe that they enhance and enrich our community. We aim to make people feel valued and appreciated. We take personal accountability for our learning and actions. We build a sense of social responsibility and commit to making a positive difference in our communities and in the world.

Concordia College has a rich history and tradition as an academic and a caring school, encouraging and supporting young people to be successful, independent learners. Established in 1890 in the Victorian country town of Murtoa as a boy's college and training ground for future pastors and teachers, Concordia moved to its present location in Highgate in 1905.  St John’s Lutheran Primary School was opened on the adjacent site in 1952. Since its opening the school has enjoyed a long and close association with the St John’s Lutheran Church congregation in Unley.

Concordia College offers an engaging and supportive learning environment with a curriculum which encourages authentic learning that reaches well beyond the classroom. We work together to create an environment where our students are safe to accept challenges, take risks in exploring their learning and achieve their best in all they

Through personalised learning, we cater for the different learning needs of our students at each stage of their development. Technology is integrated into all aspects of learning, encouraging our students to unlock different learning modes and processes. Concordia College welcomes students with special needs and values them as unique individuals. We offer an inclusive education program where students' individual needs are addressed through differentiation. Each campus has specialist learning support teachers who help to identify modifications and adjustments that enable students with special needs to access an education that is relevant to their learning needs and personal goals.

An International Baccalaureate World School since 2001, our learning program reflects our belief in a balanced education which fosters academic, emotional, physical, relational and spiritual growth. We aim to provide a purposeful learning environment where students feel secure and supported, with opportunities that engage and challenge them to discover what is possible. The Primary School curriculum, based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and the world outside.  The PYP is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills with an emphasis on inquiry. PYP schools seek to ensure that learning is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant.

Our strong Pastoral Care program ensures that children are nurtured at every stage of their development. Our teachers value getting to know each student as a unique individual created and loved by God.  A variety of co-curricular opportunities are offered to broaden and enhance opportunities for student engagement and learning. As students progress through the primary years, we aim to offer a range of meaningful leadership opportunities.

Students at all year levels have the opportunity to represent their classes on the Student Representative Council. The culmination of the Primary Years Programme is the Year 6 Exhibition, in which students showcase their Learning Journey from ELC to Year 6. As a service to families of our school and community, Concordia provides an Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) programfor students in Reception to Year 6.

The Middle School at Concordia, encompassing Years 7 to 9, is a vibrant and supportive learning environment that provides opportunities for discovery, creativity and innovation. Excellence in the classroom is encouraged and students are challenged to engage in inquiry-based learning. The Senior School at Concordia, encompassing Years 10 to 12, is a challenging yet supportive environment, providing opportunities for students to build on their individual strengths and interests as they prepare for their future learning and career pathways.

Students in the Senior Years continue to develop key literacy, numeracy and lifelong learning skills, while gaining knowledge and skills in specialised areas of interest. Our academic programs encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning goals and outcomes, while supporting them to grow as confident, independent and collaborative learners. The Senior School academic program builds on the International Baccalaureate Programme offered in the Middle School years. Students choose from a wide range of subjects as part of a broad and well balanced curriculum, which enables them to gain the IB Diploma or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) on completion of Year 12.

St John's Campus
20 Highgate St Highgate SA 5063, Adelaide Australia
Telephone: +61 8 82714299