We know that a child who discovers their passions and reveals their talents has the most powerful driver to find motivation, purpose, and direction in life.
We empower and inspire, sharing every parent’s aspiration for our children to know themselves, make good decisions, and find purpose in life.
Our holistic approach towards Catholic education gives every child the foundation for moral character, personal growth, and academic excellence, regardless of their background or religion.
Through education and school values, we lay a foundation for your child to grow with purpose
Purpose is an essential part of education at Padua. Through our Catholic values and spirit, we create a stimulating, accepting community that enables every young person to flourish academically, creatively, and to unlock their purpose for the greater good.
We put our students at the centre of the learning experience, fostering a more supportive, engaging, and effective environment for excellence and growth. We care for and guide their wellbeing helping to shape respectful, well-educated, and balanced young people prepared to prosper in a world of diversity.
I came to Padua College in Year 7 with a lot of interests and no clear path. It was the vast range of subjects, pathways, and opportunities, from the arts to the humanities to the sciences, that allowed me to explore without limits. Padua didn't tell me my purpose; it gave me the opportunities and choices to find it
Baron - Year 10 student
We nurture every student through inclusive culture, pastoral guidance, child centric learning and a comprehensive curriculum
Our child-at-the-centre approach prioritises the individual’s needs, interests, and learning styles and tailors the learning experience to support their personal growth and development.
We will give your child more opportunities and choices to pursue their strengths and interests and develop the individual skills and capabilities to succeed in further education, work, and life.
We are known for the breadth and depth of our learning and wellbeing experiences providing strong academic foundations in literacy, numeracy, science, humanities, arts, sports and languages with VCE, VCE VM, VCE VET, VCE VPC or Hands on Learning senior school study pathway options.
Our inclusive community respects and supports students of all faiths, backgrounds, and identities, fostering a culture of acceptance, belonging, and purpose. By placing students at the centre of the learning experience, we inspire them to discover their passions, develop their talents, and build the skills to thrive in further study, work, and life - empowered to make a meaningful difference for the greater good.
Our learning framework (enable, connect, engage and learn) provides individual emotional, moral, and spiritual care and guidance in line with Catholic values and ethics.
