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Adventist Education

“The heart and soul of Adventist Education stems from a worldview regarding the origin, meaning, purpose, and destiny of human life. These beliefs and assumptions are drawn from the Bible.”

Our Core Values

Integrity

Integrity is essentially doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Through everyday practice and modelling of values, our aim is for students to be confident in upholding moral principles, such as honesty and fairness, in all areas of their life.

Respect

Respecting one another is the foundation to a peaceful community and is an attitude our world needs more of today. Our students are encouraged to value diversity in culture, beliefs, opinions and choices that other people make, with a genuine love for one another.

Joy

While we love seeing our students’ happy faces, joy is not just being happy. Rather, joy stems from a strong values and beliefs system that allows us to be grateful regardless of circumstance. Prescott College students are encouraged to know Christ personally and to claim His promises, which will give them a spiritual sense of joy. Our school community fosters joy through building positive relationships and support systems while providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for students to flourish.

Adventist Education
in Australia

Adventist education is more than academics — it nurtures the whole person: spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically. Each school aims to balance study, worship, work, and recreation in a safe, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

A Tradition
of Learning

Adventist Education is the largest protestant schooling system in the world. As of 2026 we have 10364 schools, colleges and universities in over 100 countries, employing over 120000 teachers, educating more than 2.3 million students each year.

In 1892 the very first Adventist school in Australia opened in St Kilda, Melbourne. Today around Australia, our 48 schools and 38 early learning services are respected in their communities for providing authentic Christian education to nearly 18,000 students and young children from all sectors of the community.

Our schools and early learning services in Australia are non-selective, inclusive schools, open to all who want a Christian community that is caring, safe, values-based, and sets high academic standards.

Learn more about Adventist Schools Australia.

Globally, Adventist education is one of the largest Protestant schooling systems, serving millions of students in over 100 countries.

Distinctive
Features

  • Faith Integrated Learning: Every subject is taught with a biblical perspective, encouraging ethical reflection alongside academic knowledge.
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  • Character and Service: Students are taught values like compassion, integrity, and service as central to personal success.
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  • Strong Community: Schools prioritise safety, inclusion, and pastoral care, partnering closely with families and local churches.
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  • Inclusive and Welcoming: While grounded in Christian beliefs, Adventist schools are non-selective and open to students from all backgrounds.
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Benefits
for Students

Adventist schools support holistic growth, strong values, and wellbeing, alongside high academic standards. Students develop life skills, resilience, and a sense of service, preparing them to contribute positively to their communities.
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Partnering with
Families

Adventist schools complement family and church life, equipping students with knowledge, character, and confidence for life beyond the classroom.
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Ballarat High School is accredited under the Department of Education and Training’s CRICOS registration (00861K). For further information refer to www.study.vic.gov.au