Education Ministries

NURTURING MINDS, GROWING IN FAITH

We believe that true education develops the whole person—mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. Our Education Ministry is dedicated to equipping believers of all ages with biblical knowledge, Christ-centered values, and a love for learning that prepares them for service in this life and for the life to come.

Education-Director

Bree Hills

Education Director

Phil Yates

Ministerial Secretary (Education)

Our Schools

South New South Wales (SNSW) is home to several Adventist schools that provide Christ-centred education across different year levels. These include Border Christian College in Albury/Thurgoona, offering Prep to Year 12; Canberra Christian School in Canberra, serving Early Learning to Year 6; and Narromine Christian School in Narromine, catering to Prep to Year 6. Each institution is committed to nurturing academic excellence, character development, and faith-based learning within a supportive community environment.

Border Christian College (Albury/Thurgoona)

Border Christian College in Albury-Wodonga offers a nurturing, Christ-centred education from Pre-Kindy to Year 12. As a proud member of Adventist Schools Australia, we are committed to helping every student flourish spiritually, academically, and personally within a warm and supportive community

Canberra Christian School (Canberra)

Canberra Christian School is a thriving, faith-based school in the heart of Canberra, offering Early Learning through to Year 6. With a personalised approach to learning, the school nurtures each child academically, socially, and spiritually — shaping young minds for a brighter future within a caring and supportive community.

Narromine Christian School (Narromine)

Narromine Christian School offers a research-based, Christ-centred education from Prep to Year 6, welcoming children of all backgrounds. Set on spacious grounds with modern facilities, the school provides a safe and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop academic excellence, strong Christian values, and a lifelong love of learning.

Commonwealth Recurrent Funding

Needs Based Funding Arrangement

This document outlines how Seventh-day Adventist Schools (South New South Wales) Ltd allocates Commonwealth recurrent funding across its three schools — Narromine Christian School, Canberra Christian School, and Border Christian College. It explains the needs-based funding methodology, including base per-student amounts and the six Commonwealth prescribed loadings used to support students with additional needs. Reviewed annually to ensure fairness and compliance with the Australian Education Act.