St Patrick's Primary School Competitors

St Philip’s Christian College is a leading Christian independent school group in the Hunter Region catering for over 3800 students from babies and pre-school through to Year 12. The College spans across six schools and six early learning centres and prides itself in offering a high standard of education with innovative teaching techniques and state-of-the-art facilities. Staff at St Philip’s Christian College are dedicated to working alongside each student to draw out their God-given potential and equip them with the tools to succeed not only through their schooling career but through their life. Founded in 1982 with 2 staff and 25 students, St Philip’s Christian College now has schools located in Newcastle, Cessnock, Gosford and Port Stephens. Each school provides students with numerous opportunities to succeed be it through academic achievement, creative arts, information technology, vocational education or sport. St Philip’s Christian College has also established DALE Christian School, catering for students with emotional, behavioural or intellectual challenges along with DALE Young Parents School which offers parents the opportunity to complete their schooling studies while their children are cared for at the onsite childcare facilities. Both programs have been widely recognised for their success.

We are an Australian, Christian university, offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational courses in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Established in 1897 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we value excellence, spirituality, wellbeing, integrity and service. These core attributes are evident in our course offerings, extra-curricular activities, staff and student initiatives and our relationship with the wider community. We offer undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational courses across arts, business, teaching, nursing, ministry and theology and outdoor leadership. We also have research centres leading the way in lifestyle and health, Christian education, scripture, spirituality and society; and teaching and learning. Our campus locations speak to the importance of wellbeing and academic learning. Our main campus is in the picturesque city of Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia, and our nursing-specific campus is on the grounds of one NSW’s largest private hospitals in Wahroonga, Sydney. We are proud to be part of a worldwide educational network within the Seventh-day Adventist Church that welcomes people of any or no faith background. This learning community includes schools, universities and colleges that prepare students for lifelong learning and a worldview of service. If you would like to continue your education in a wholistic, supporting and Christ-centred learning environment, we encourage you to be a part of the Avondale experience. CRICOS Provider No.: 02731D

Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation. We work with young people, their families and communities to create safety, offer support and provide opportunities to build a positive future. Since being founded by Father Chris Riley in 1991, we have grown to deliver a range of wraparound supports for young people. These include crisis accommodation and housing services, independent high schools, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement, among other services. We are a non-denominational organisation with a focus on early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities.