NAMBOUR CHRISTIAN COLLEGE WOOMBYE QLD

Name

Nambour Christian College

Nambour Christian College is a leading co-educational Christian school on the Sunshine Coast, offering Early Learning to Year 12 at its Woombye campus. Students benefit from excellent facilities, diverse programs, affordable fees and a 21-bus network serving the Coast and Hinterland.

Address

2 McKenzie Road

Town or Suburb

Woombye

State

QLD

Post Code

4559

Postal Address

PO Box 500, Nambour Qld 4560

Region(s)

Sunshine Coast

Telephone

07 5451 •••• (click to show)

Website

www.ncc.qld.edu.au

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Highly regarded

Exceptional facilities

Good transport links

Modern campus

Affordable fees

Small class sizes

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Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

NAMBOUR CHRISTIAN COLLEGE - Principal's Tour
Fri Oct 09 [9 Days to go]

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Enrolment Link

https://www.ncc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/

Principal

Mr Geoff van der Vliet

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Campus Anatomy

ELC-12 Campus
Junior School
Middle School
Senior School

School Character

Independent
Christian
Non-denominational

Year Levels

NCC Early Learners (15 mths to Prep), Prep to Year 12

Religion

Christian, Non-denominational

Fees

Prep–Year 3: $6,900 · Years 4–6: $7,479 · Middle (Years 7–9): $10,410 · Senior (Years 10–12): $10,917 · Generous sibling discounts

Fees Web Link

https://www.ncc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/fees/

International Students (CRICOS registered school)

Yes

CRICOS Provider Code

01461G

Main Gender

Co-ed

Student Enrolments

1250

Gifted and Talented Program

Yes

Early Learning Program

Yes

Additional Needs Program

Strong focus on...

Academic Achievement
Assisted Learning
Agriculture
Business & Legal Studies
Co-curricular Activities
Community
Creative Arts
Culture / Tradition
Digital Technologies
Discipline
Economics
Educational Support
Employment Pathways
Faith / Religion
Food Technology
Gifted and Talented
Information Technology
Languages
Media & Film Studies
Music
Numeracy / Literacy
Pastoral Care / Guidance
Performing Arts
Personal Values
Resources / Facilites
Science/Technology
Social & Emotional Learning
Sport
Tertiary Pathways
Visual Art
Welfare

Language Subjects

French
Japanese

Representative Sports

Athletics (Track & Field)
Australian Rules Football
Basketball
Chess
Cricket
Cross Country Running
Debating
Equestrian
Football (Soccer)
Golf
Netball
Oztag
Rugby League
Rugby 7's
Rugby Union
Swimming
Tennis
Touch Football
Volleyball
Weightlifting

Valuing what matters most

Nambour Christian College began in 1980 with 36 students and a group of courageous families committed to Christian education on the Sunshine Coast. More than 45 years on, NCC is a thriving early learning to Year 12 community of around 1,200 students, set on a lush, garden-like campus in the hinterland at Woombye.

At NCC, we value what matters most: our students' wellbeing, their growth, and opening their minds to what's possible. Our approach rests on three foundations – character development, scholarship and Christian community – and is shaped by the values of kindness, justice, mercy and humility.

With Junior, Middle and Senior Schools all on one campus, students move through their education in a familiar, connected environment, with learning designed for each stage – from curious early learners to independent, future-ready young adults.

Vision: To be a community that is known for its Christian integrity and leadership in creating graduates that are decent, compassionate and capable of leading lives of passion, value and contribution.

Mission: To provide a secure and supportive Christ-centred learning community, where a commitment to excellence, creativity and service is encouraged and modelled.

The school has grown in many ways since it began in 1980 when 36 students and their courageous families launched a journey into Christian education on the Sunshine Coast. Today, that journey has led to a purposeful learning community that has graduated thousands of hopeful young people making a positive difference in their families and communities.

Our purpose and success lie in valuing what matters most. That impacts our educational philosophy and our understanding of what our parents, students, staff and community value about an education provider. It is the reason why families choose NCC.

NCC’s approach to education has three foundations; character development, scholarship and Christian community.

Firstly, we partner with parents to develop a student’s character, which we believe will ultimately determine their success in all areas of life. Christian virtues such as compassion, kindness, justice, mercy and humility establish habits which form a good life.

As for scholarship, we understand that the best learning occurs in an environment of high challenge and high care. NCC has a broad curriculum with core learning in literacy and numeracy adjacent to a vast array of specialised subjects. Our formal curriculum develops through recognised stages of the learner, from curious and knowledge-hungry childhood through critical thinking and new skills of adolescence and reasoned arguments and specialised problem solving of young adulthood.

At NCC, Christian community practices are very important because we know that everyone’s well-being and resilience is dependent on our connections with others. The school’s pastoral care program is broad with all teaching and other staff focused on building positive relationships to assist students’ emotional, social and spiritual growth, allowing students to feel safe to explore new ideas, skills and contributions to the world.

Choosing a school with which to partner for the growth of your child is one of the big decisions in life. I encourage you to find out as much as possible about the NCC community, and this very special Sunshine Coast Christian School.

Curriculum

NCC delivers the Australian Curriculum from Prep to Year 9 across three sub-schools: Junior School (Prep–Year 6), Middle School (Years 7–9) and Senior School (Years 10–12).

In Senior School, students choose from three flexible pathways: an academic ATAR pathway for university entry, a vocational pathway for apprenticeships, traineeships and employment, or a blend of both. All senior subjects follow QCAA syllabuses, and every student works towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

Alongside a broad range of QCAA general subjects, NCC offers vocationally focused courses including Hospitality, Pastry and Baking, Industrial Skills, Furnishings, Manufacturing, Rural Operations and Recreation. Students can also start university early through UniSC's Headstart and CQU's Start Uni Now programs, and access TAFE certificates, trade taster programs and other RTO courses.

Core programs – Focus (Years 10–11) and Exit Prep (Year 12) – build career education and life skills, while Christian Living classes invite honest, robust conversations about faith. Our Careers and Pathways Coordinator supports every student with subject selection, work experience and post-school planning.

Download the Senior School Course Description Booklet at www.ncc.qld.edu.au/learning/senior

Facilities

Modern classrooms and science laboratories

Award-winning Hospitality precinct with commercial kitchens, pastry and bakery, restaurant and reception centre

Berakah Farm – the Sunshine Coast's leading school agricultural farm, home to our miniature horse stud, rural operations and Ag Science

Health & Fitness Centre with indoor stadium, dance studio, climbing wall and gym (Shalom Fitness)

Learn to Swim School with a heated indoor 18m pool

Purpose-built Creative & Performing Arts building and specialist music studios

Award-winning Lecture Theatre and Prep Centre

Fully equipped Industrial Technology workshops and Trade Skills Centre

Year 12 Common Room and NCC Café

On-site NCC Early Learners centre

A fleet of 21 NCC buses servicing the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland

Co-Curricular Activities

NCC offers a huge range of opportunities beyond the classroom, including Performance & Instrumental Music from Prep to Year 12, sport, Creative & Performing Arts, dance, outdoor education, clubs, student leadership, and the Berakah Miniatures Show Team. Students are challenged to develop their gifts and to lead and serve others – both within the College and in the wider community.

Pastoral Care

Pastoral care is an integral part of the NCC culture and programs, having its goal as the spiritual, physical, social and emotional wellbeing of students.

Effective relationships are the foundation of vibrancy and vitality in positive wellbeing that educates the heart and the mind.

At NCC, we employ the underpinning framework of an attachment-focused school. This recognises the power of secure (safe, soothing, reassuring, and loving) attachments in a child’s life. This acknowledges the importance of family relationships and those with other significant adults. It is within this context that every staff member through authentically living their Christian beliefs and professional understanding is responsible for supporting each student.

In Junior School, class teachers play a vital role in the day to day pastoral care of students, additionally underpinned by a pastoral care support worker. In Middle School and Senior Schools, family group teachers have daily contact with students as the platform for pastoral care matters. The year level coordinators and the Deputy Heads of School provide the next level of pastoral care providing specialist coordination in overseeing the wellbeing of each age group of students. This is supported by the oversight of the Student-Protection Officers, First Aid Staff, the Director of Student Wellbeing and the Head of School.

In addition, Year Level Assemblies, Applied Christian Studies classes, weekly chapel services, service activities, year-level camps and teachable moments further shape holistic wellbeing. Value-added programs operate in each of the sub-schools to develop learning and support around topics such as character development, values, purpose, empathy, interdependency as a community, education, responsibility and self-discipline.

For students who find they are struggling with life issues, our staff provide help, empathy and support. In co-operation with parents and guardians, students are afforded assistance with referral to specialist professional wellbeing support when needed.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact us at any time and should never allow themselves to feel disengaged from this crucial network of support. All staff members are available to our College families to listen and help and ensure that students aim to achieve their full potential as they study at NCC.

Values

For our staff, students and families we encourage a life that lives by these values:
Kindness – Demonstrating a generous heart; being thoughtful and considerate.
Justice – Being committed to justice and fairness; doing what you can to create a more equitable world.
Mercy – Extending grace and forgiveness; being empathetic and compassionate.
Humility – Being modest and respectful; caring for others.

Vision

To be a community that is known for its Christian integrity and leadership in creating graduates that are decent, compassionate and capable of leading lives of passion, value and contribution.

Mission Statement

“To provide a secure and supportive Christ-centred learning community, where a commitment to excellence, creativity and service is encouraged and modelled.”

Local, Indigenous and international service programs give students the chance to put their faith into action.

Your Invitation

Principal Tours

We invite you to join us for a guided tour of Nambour Christian College and hear first-hand from our Principal and Heads of School. These tours take approximately 90 minutes and are ideal for families.

You have the choice of a whole school tour or a tour of the areas you are most interested in. The tour will take you through all the sub-schools at Nambour Christian College where you will have the opportunity to meet our school leadership team, observe our students in various learning activities, and gain an insight into life at NCC. You’ll learn more about our educational philosophy, see our beautiful school setting and have your questions answered.

At the end of the tour, you are invited to join us for refreshments.

Please register for a tour here.

Personal Tours

A personal tour of NCC will take you around our garden-like campus and show you our many purpose-built facilities including Berakah Farm, hospitality precinct, Junior and Senior Libraries, our indoor multipurpose stadium, performing arts complex and more.

To book a tour, please click here to view available times and dates. In the meantime, if you haven’t seen any of our videos on our College, we encourage you to do so as they will give you a feel for the College and our beautiful campus. Videos can be seen here.

Alternatively, if you are unable to book a tour, you may wish to view the Virtual Tour of our College here.

Vocational Education and Training or VET refers to education and training that focuses on delivering the skills and knowledge required for a wide range of industries. VET in schools is about gaining practical work-related skills to equip students for the world of work while they are at school.

At NCC, our commitments to students in this area extend to the development of award-winning Hospitality and highly experienced professionals involved in program delivery.

VET in Schools courses enables students to earn credit towards a nationally recognised VET qualification while they complete the general education curriculum or work towards a senior secondary certificate.

Senior students can combine VET qualifications with their QCE, start university early through UniSC Headstart or CQU Start Uni Now, and access TAFE certificates and trade taster programs. Explore more at ncc.qld.edu.au/learning/voc-ed/

Follow this link to explore the vast array of opportunities available through NCC.

Transport Options

NCC operates a fleet of 21 buses covering the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland – from Noosa down to Caloundra and Kawana, and inland to Beerwah, Maleny, Montville and Kenilworth. Full-time, AM-only and PM-only options are available. See zones and fees at ncc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/bus-transport/

If you are interested in employment opportunities at our school please visit the following page:

Employment link:

https://www.ncc.qld.edu.au/discover/employment/

Principal's Message

It is my privilege to introduce you to the Nambour Christian College community. I hope this page helps you in your search for a school that shares the values you are teaching your child and offers the opportunities you hope for them.

The school has grown in many ways since its establishment in 1980 when 36 students and their courageous families launched a journey into Christian education on the Sunshine Coast. Today, that journey has led to a purposeful learning community that has graduated thousands of hopeful young people making a positive difference in their families and communities.

NCC’s approach to education has three foundations; character development, scholarship and community.

Firstly, we partner with parents to develop a student’s character which we believe will ultimately determine their success in all areas of life. Christian virtues such as compassion, kindness, justice, mercy and humility establish habits which form a good life.

At NCC, community practices are very important because we know that everyone’s well-being and resilience is dependent on our connections with others. The school’s pastoral program is broad with staff focused on building positive relationships to assist students’ emotional, social and spiritual growth, allowing students to feel safe to explore new ideas, skills and contributions to the world.

Choosing a school with which to partner for the growth of your child is one of the big decisions in life. I encourage you to find out as much as possible about the NCC community and I look forward to meeting you when you visit our college.

Bless,
Geoff van der Vliet

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