Our mission
To inspire every student to learn with courage, live with kindness and lead with purpose, in a community that values each person.
Rooted in the bush. Reaching for the world.
For more than three decades, Lumina Ridge has helped young people grow into capable, compassionate adults who make a difference.
22 hectaresof bushland, ovals and gardens
Our story
From two classrooms to a thriving K–12 community
Lumina Ridge began in 1994 with a simple idea from local families: a school where children are known, challenged and happy.
Today we welcome 1,450 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, plus our Early Learning Centre. We are independent, co-educational and non-selective, and we are proud of a culture where high expectations and genuine care go hand in hand.
- Registered and accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority
- Small classes and a mentor for every student
- Sustainability built into our campus and curriculum
Our purpose
Our vision
Young Australians who are confident, connected to Country and community, and ready to shape a better future.
Our values
Four words we live by, every day
Courage
We try new things, speak up for what is right and learn from every mistake.
Kindness
We look after each other, include everyone and lead with empathy.
Curiosity
We ask big questions, chase ideas and love the process of finding out.
Community
We serve our neighbourhood, care for Country and celebrate together.
From the Principal
“We measure success in confident, kind young people.”
Results matter, and our students achieve outstanding ones. But the moments I treasure most are quieter: a Year 2 student reading to a friend, a Year 12 leader mentoring a nervous Year 7, a team picking each other up after a loss.
Lumina Ridge is a place where those moments happen every day. I warmly invite you to visit, meet our people and see the difference for yourself.
Dr Eleanor HayesPrincipal, BEd (Hons), PhD
Our history
Milestones along the way
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1994
Founded with 86 students
A group of local families opened Lumina Ridge in two weatherboard classrooms on the edge of the bush.
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2003
Senior School opens
Our first Year 12 cohort sat the HSC, with every student completing their studies.
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2011
Lumina Aquatic Centre
A 25-metre indoor pool brought learn-to-swim to every Junior School student.
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2018
STEM & Innovation Hub
Robotics, a maker lab and design studios opened in a solar-powered building.
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2024
Wattle Arts Centre
A 400-seat theatre, recording studio and gallery space for our creative community.
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2026
Nature playground
Funded by our Spring Fair, a bush-inspired play space for our youngest learners.
Leadership
The people behind the place
An experienced team of educators who still love being in classrooms.
Dr Eleanor Hayes
Principal
James Okafor
Deputy Principal, Learning
Priya Nair
Head of Junior School
Liam Barrett
Head of Senior School
Sophie Tran
Director of Wellbeing
Daniel Rossi
Director of SportAcknowledgement of Country
We learn on Country
Lumina Ridge College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our campus stands. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and commit to learning from the world’s oldest living cultures, through our curriculum, our grounds and our relationships with local communities.
Child safety is everyone’s job
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child. All staff and volunteers hold a Working with Children Check and complete annual child-protection training.
Contact our child safety officer
Visit Lumina Ridge
Become part of our story
Tours run every Tuesday and Thursday morning during term. We’d love to show you around.