About
Co-educational Christian (Lutheran) school educating 1,300+ Prep to Year 12 students across two campuses: St John's Newtown (Prep to Year 6, with St John's Lutheran Kindergarten co-located) and Armstrong Creek (Prep to Year 12). An IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme. Families of any faith may apply.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Australian · IB PYP
Students
1,300
Type
Local school, international programme
- Religion
- christian
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 100
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 500
- Capital levy
- AUD 200
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying.
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- Prep: generally March; Year 6 and Year 7: generally May, of the year prior to commencement
- Open days
- 2027-03-19, 2027-03-20, 2027-03-23
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Before & After School Care
Upcoming events
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Secondary Tour 2028+
GLC Armstrong Creek campusChecked 2026-10-30
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- Mar20Sat
- Mar23Tue
- Apr22ThuOpen dayAll day
Secondary Tour 2028+
GLC Armstrong Creek campusChecked 2026-10-30
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St John's Newtown: 33 Aberdeen Street Newtown VIC 3220; Armstrong Creek: 2-38 Burvilles Road Armstrong Creek VIC 3217
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