St Joseph’s College focuses on academic excellence without losing sight of the importance of values, social justice and the development of life skills. Our motto, “Agite Quae Didicistis”, translated as “put into practice what you have learnt”, underpins our daily approach to a holistic education for boys in the 21st century. St Joseph’s College specialises in boys’ education and understands the varying needs of boys growing up in the 21st century. We apply innovative and progressive teaching methods to maximise boys’ engagement. Our curriculum is designed specifically to cater for boys’ needs with a ‘hands on’ approach to learning. We have a renowned Year 9 program known as ‘Valdocco’ which focuses on respect, responsibilities, relationships and rehearsal. We offer 24 elective subjects in Year 9, including viticulture, animal husbandry, advanced health and fitness, cycle cross, advanced mathematics and music ‘Noiseworks’. There are several programs and opportunities offered to our students. One of these programs is our Life Skills program which teaches boys how to become responsible and honest citizens within and beyond their community. Our students are equipped with iPads and MacBooks from the beginning of their journey through St Joseph’s College. We also offer an advanced sports program with 15+ sports on offer, after school tuition for all students four nights
a week and six international experiences per year. The teacher-student, teacher-family and student to peer relationships cultivated at the College are what truly sets St Joseph’s College apart. Teaching respect within relationships is what prepares our boys for life.
Quick Facts
2020 VCE Median 32 (in the top four Catholic Boys Colleges)
ACC (Sport, Debating, Culinary, Music, Chess, Arts and Technology)
Valdocco Program (Specialised Year 9 Program)
LEAP (Specialised Year 7 Program) and LANE (Literacy and Numeracy Enhancement)
International Cultural Experiences, Outdoor Education and Camps
STEM, Robotics and Digital Technology
GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) and High-Performance Sports Program
As we begin 2022, the College continues to be both proactive and responsive to a rapidly changing world through our policies, programs and practices which build resilience in our young […]
Our College is proactive and responsive to a rapidly changing world through our policies, programs and practices. The quality of the relationships between our staff, students and families is imperative […]
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Facilities
ACC (Sport, Debating, Culinary, Chess, Arts and Tech)
Valdocco Program (Specialised Year 9 Program)
LANE (Literacy and Numeracy Enhancement)
International Study and Cultural Experiences
STEM, Robotics and Digital Technology
GATE (Gifted and Talented Education)
Performing Arts and College Musical
LEAP (Specialised Year 7 Program)
Respectful Relationships Program
Outdoor Education and Camps
VCE, VET and VCAL Programs
Lighthouse Program
Homework Program
2021 NAPLAN Results
Year
Reading
Writing
Spelling
Grammar
Numeracy
Year 7
548
510
546
533
566
Year 9
570
531
571
565
591
This table above shows the average student results for the year 2021. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au
2022 NAPLAN Results
Year
Reading
Writing
Spelling
Grammar
Numeracy
Year 7
546
502
534
528
567
Year 9
574
520
563
560
596
This table above shows the average student results for the year 2022. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au
Destinations
University enrolled: 48% TAFE/VET enrolled 27% Employment 12%