Q1: What are church schools?

A: Church schools are schools that offer relatively high value for money and have some religious background.
In fact, most traditional private schools also have a church affiliation.

Q2: What is the tuition fee for church schools?

A:

Waverley Christian College Secondary: $29,000 – $31,000

Oxley Christian College (7-12): $31,000 – $33,000

Siena College (7-12): $38,000 – $39,000

Genazzano FCJ College (7-12): $44,000 – $48,000 (includes boarding fees)

Compared to other private schools, the fees for church schools are much more affordable!

Q3: What’s the difference between church schools and other private schools?

A:
There is not much difference between church schools and other private schools. The main difference is that church schools typically have a 10-minute prayer session every morning and a one-hour weekly gathering.
Other activities at church schools are similar to those of private schools, and the facilities and services are almost identical.
Church schools receive a significant portion of their funding from the church, so they are less profit-driven. This is one of the reasons their fees are lower than those of other private schools.

Q4: What is the quality of teaching at church schools?

A:
Some church schools might not have as strong teaching staff as top-tier private schools, but over the years, many church schools have shown impressive results. For example:

Oxley Christian College: 2024 VCE rank 29

Siena College: 2024 VCE rank 35

St Andrews Christian College: 2024 VCE rank 39

Genazzano FCJ College and Waverley Christian College Wantirna South Campus are both in the top 50 in the state.

Moreover, I personally believe that church schools offer better care and focus on students' well-being compared to many top private schools. Church schools generally have a good culture, and many of the students come from devout families, which contributes to a high level of student quality.

Q5: Can a non-religious person attend a church school?

A:
Yes, non-religious students can attend church schools, but they should at least accept and respect others' beliefs while at school.
Your own religious beliefs are a personal choice, and no one will force you to follow any particular religion.

Q6: Will non-religious students be isolated in a church school?

A:
Definitely not. Church members are generally very kind-hearted and seek to help others. This is one of the reasons the atmosphere in these schools is so positive.
Church schools rarely experience issues such as comparison, bullying, or discrimination because such behaviors are prohibited by their teachings.

Q7: Are the admission requirements for church schools high?

A:
Since church schools are still a type of private school, they require things like AEAS testing and interviews. If the applicant is a member of the church, a recommendation letter from a pastor is usually required.
For non-church members, a recommendation letter from a regular individual is sufficient.
Since some of the better church schools have limited spots, Christian and Catholic schools are generally easier to enter than Jewish schools. Strict Orthodox Jewish schools often require students to have a Jewish background and proficiency in Hebrew.