Xavier College offers a Catholic education where our students are exposed to a wide range of curriculum offerings to prepare them for life beyond school. The subjects we teach are developed in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).

High quality teaching and learning is paramount across all campuses, where we utilise a range of pedagogies that facilitate explicit teaching, as well as provide opportunities for inquiry-based learning pedagogies such as Project Based Learning (PBL). The PBL process allows students to analyse authentic problems enabling the development of deep content knowledge, as well as critical thinking skills, collaboration, creativity and strong communication skills.

Specialist lessons are offered at all campuses with Italian being the language of choice. This is a versatile language that is reflective of the College’s Salesian heritage. Other specialist areas include Numeracy, Technology, and Arts.

We are committed to meeting the needs of all students, and our Inclusive Education program ensures all students can access the curriculum and fully participate in school life. This is achieved through Personalised Plans for Learning, parental involvement, additional teacher support in class, specialist literacy and numeracy programs and adjustments to curriculum delivery and assessment for students.

Xavier College places great emphasis on the development of literacy and numeracy skills. Data is used to inform teaching practice to target students at their specific skill level, to explicitly teach skills and strategies required to understand, and apply knowledge and content.

At Xavier College, students are provided with opportunities to further enhance their development in learning experiences which can help them to develop and flourish. Within the classroom teachers use differentiated teaching and assessment, enabling gifted and talented students to both extend and develop their strengths. Students who demonstrate high intellectual potential are encouraged to further develop their specific talents through stimulating programs and extra-curricular opportunities.