Know every learner
Regular check-ins, learning data and mentor conversations mean we teach the student in front of us, not the average.
Learning that is rigorous and joyful
From play-based discovery in the Early Learning Centre to the HSC, our teaching is ambitious, personal and built on the NSW curriculum.
Our approach
Three ideas behind every lesson
Rigour with joy
Explicit teaching builds strong foundations, then hands-on projects let students apply what they know.
Future-ready skills
Collaboration, communication, coding and critical thinking are woven through every subject.
Stages of learning
A clear path from first steps to the HSC
Scroll through the four stages of a Lumina Ridge education.
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Ages 3–5
Early Learning Centre
Our nature-rich Early Learning Centre follows the Early Years Learning Framework. Children learn through play, mud kitchens, music and stories, building the independence they need for Kindergarten.
- Long day care, 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Bush kinder every Friday
- Transition-to-school program
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Kindergarten – Year 6
Junior School
Explicit teaching of reading, writing and maths sits alongside inquiry projects, Japanese, science, music and daily physical activity.
- Specialist music, PE and languages
- Learn-to-swim program
- Literacy and numeracy coaching
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Years 7 – 9
Middle School
The middle years are about belonging and momentum. Students take electives, tackle cross-subject projects and head off on progressively bigger camps.
- Elective choice from Year 8
- Big Ideas project weeks
- Year 9 leadership journey
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Years 10 – 12
Senior School
Our Senior School offers more than 35 HSC courses, VET pathways and personalised academic coaching, so every student leaves with a plan and the skills to follow it.
- 35+ HSC courses and VET options
- Academic coach for every student
- Careers and university guidance
Curriculum
Broad, deep and future-focused
We teach the NSW curriculum across all key learning areas, enriched with specialist programs that make the most of our campus.
Ask about subject choices- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- HSIE & Geography
- Technology & Coding
- Creative & Visual Arts
- Music & Drama
- PDHPE
- Japanese & French
- Agriculture & Sustainability
HSC 2025
Results that open doors
Our Class of 2025 achieved the strongest HSC results in the College’s history, across sciences, humanities and the arts.
92.1Median ATAR
1 in 4Students with an ATAR of 95+
212Band 6 results
100%HSC completion
Every learner
Support for those who need it, stretch for those who want it
Learning Support
Our learning support team works with families and teachers to create individual plans, small-group literacy and numeracy sessions and exam adjustments.
Talk to our learning support team
Extension & Enrichment
Olympiads, debating, da Vinci Decathlon, accelerated maths and university-linked programs keep high-potential learners challenged.
See our clubs and competitions
Visit Lumina Ridge
Find the right start for your child
Every family’s journey is different. Book a personal tour and we’ll tailor it to your child’s age and interests.