Caloundra Christian College is an independent Christian school on the Sunshine Coast, offering education from Pre-Kindy through to Year 12. Established in 1983, the College provides a quality Christ-centred education that focuses on developing the whole child – academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

At Caloundra Christian College, every student is known, valued and encouraged to discover their God-given gifts and develop strong foundations for life and learning.

Caloundra Christian College is located at 7 Gregson Place, Caloundra, Queensland, on the Sunshine Coast.

The College is conveniently located for families in Caloundra and surrounding Sunshine Coast communities.

Caloundra Christian College offers education from Pre-Kindy through to Year 12.

Students can progress through Early Learning, Prep and Primary, and Secondary School within the one College community. This provides continuity for students and families as children grow and move through each stage of their education.

Caloundra Christian College was established in 1983.

For more than 40 years, the College has provided Christ-centred education to families on the Sunshine Coast, continuing to grow and develop while maintaining a strong focus on learning, community and faith.

The vision of Caloundra Christian College is to be an authentic learning community where students and staff flourish, with Christ at the helm.

This vision reflects the College’s commitment to creating an environment where students are encouraged to grow in their learning, relationships, character and faith, while being supported by caring teachers and a connected school community.

Caloundra Christian College’s Foundations for Life are:

• Faith
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Courage

These values help students develop strong character and provide a foundation for how they learn, relate to others and contribute to their community.

The College’s Foundations for Learning are:

• Question
• Create
• Communicate
• Improve

Together, these foundations encourage students to be curious, creative, confident communicators and committed to continual growth.

Heart Strong. Future Ready. reflects the way Caloundra Christian College prepares students for both life and learning.

Being Heart Strong means developing students with strong character, faith, integrity, compassion and courage. Being Future Ready means equipping students with the knowledge, skills, confidence and resilience they need to navigate further study, work, relationships and life beyond school.

It reflects the College’s belief that education is about more than academic results – it is about preparing young people to live purposeful and meaningful lives.

Where every heart belongs reflects the welcoming and inclusive community at Caloundra Christian College.

The College believes every child is unique and created in God’s image. Students are encouraged to know that they are valued, supported and an important part of the College community.

It represents the desire for every student and family to feel a genuine sense of belonging as they learn, grow and build relationships within the College.

Caloundra Christian College offers the advantages of a small-to-medium sized school with a strong focus on academic excellence. We are small enough to genuinely know every child, while being large enough to provide a broad range of learning opportunities, subjects, pathways, sporting and co-curricular experiences.

Knowing every child matters. Our teachers build strong relationships with students and understand their individual strengths, interests and areas for growth. We want every student to be challenged, encouraged and supported to achieve their best – academically, personally and socially.

Student wellbeing is a whole-College priority. Through our Each One Has One initiative, every student is encouraged to identify at least one trusted adult at Caloundra Christian College they feel comfortable approaching when they need help, guidance or support. Students also have access to dedicated wellbeing support, including a school counsellor and chaplain, and we work closely with families when additional support is needed.

Alongside a strong academic focus, students are encouraged to develop character, confidence, resilience and purpose within a caring Christian community. We believe this combination – knowing every child, pursuing academic excellence and supporting the whole person – is what makes Caloundra Christian College different.

School life at Caloundra Christian College extends well beyond the classroom. Students have opportunities to learn, create, compete, lead, serve and build friendships through a wide range of academic, sporting, creative and co-curricular activities.

Students can participate in activities such as sport, robotics, LEGO Club, creative arts, music, chess, leadership and lunchtime activities, alongside camps, excursions, community events and opportunities for service. Whole-College events bring students and staff from across Prep to Year 12 together, creating shared experiences and a strong sense of belonging.

Our Primary and Secondary buddy projects also help students build relationships across year levels, encouraging older and younger students to learn from and support one another.

At the heart of school life is community. Students, teachers and families are encouraged to know one another, celebrate together and support each other. We want every student to feel that they are part of  a connected College community.