Adventist Education

Since the early 1870s Adventist Education has been an integral part of the ministry of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church. Adventist Education is the largest protestant schooling system in the world. As of 2026 we have 10364 schools, colleges and universities in over 100 countries, employing over 120000 teachers, educating more than 2.3 million students each year.

In 1892 the very first Adventist school in Australia opened in St Kilda, Melbourne. Today around Australia, our 48 schools and 38 early learning services are respected in their communities for providing authentic Christian education to nearly 18,000 students and young children from all sectors of the community.

Our schools and early learning services in Australia are non-selective, inclusive schools, open to all who want a Christian community that is caring, safe, values-based, and sets high academic standards.

Why choose Adventist education? 

We have a desire to know God better and experience Him in our daily lives. All students are encouraged to have a relationship with Jesus, who they come to know through daily spiritual emphasis and weekly worship services. Additional Bible tuition is available for individuals should they wish to pursue it.

The Bible also prompts us to consider the balanced development of the whole person: their mental, physical, social and emotional wellbeing. We promote a healthy lifestyle. An extension of this health emphasis is our vegetarian canteen. 

Our values and principles are upheld in our school and we expect a high standard of conduct both inside and outside of school.

Our spiritual development programs, daily interactions and restorative discipline practices focus on helping families raise children to become responsible, mature and well-rounded young adults. We uphold the ideal that service to fellow human beings provides fulfilment and happiness in life. 

Our student population is made up of students from diverse backgrounds. We teach respect for other cultures, promote compassion, and embrace every individual in our school community. 

We also encourage our students to learn to the best of their ability and reach for excellence. Teachers instruct in a variety of learning styles and interact positively with students. 

Our belief about Christian education is biblically based with an unashamed desire to emulate the life of Jesus Christ. Thus, the aim of Adventist education in Australia is to create an educational environment that makes it more likely that each student will accept Jesus Christ as Saviour and friend.

Adventist education is built on the belief that each student is unique and of immeasurable value. It values the importance of the systematic development of the whole person. Students are taught to accept the concept of service as a principle of life; to be sensitive to the needs of people; and to become contributing members of their home, church and society.