Avenues College

Adelaide, Australia

  • Day School

  • 1901

  • $ 334-334

    • Australian

School History & Details

Avenues College was established in the year 1901. The mission of Avenues College is to provide inclusive, high-quality education.

    School Values

  • Courage
  • Resilience
  • Creativity
  • Respect

    • Graduates of Avenues College possess courage, determination, creativity, perseverance, and resilience. These young people take charge of their futures, pick their paths with passion and confidence, and make constructive contributions to their environment. The values that they inculcate in their students are as follows:

School Achievements

Achievements

In 2024, Avenues College continued to prioritize academic excellence, with students successfully completing their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). The college's dedication to personalized learning pathways enables students to reach their academic aspirations effectively. Additionally, the institution has introduced focused strategies aimed at improving literacy and numeracy skills, which are integral to its improvement agenda. This initiative emphasizes enhancing student performance in reading, particularly in areas such as vocabulary and comprehension, to foster higher achievement and growth.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Avenues College has a rich history of fostering connections through its inter-school exchange program with an interstate college, which offers secondary students the chance to proudly represent their school. After a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this program made a welcome return in 2023. In addition to this initiative, the college is committed to inclusivity through its Centre for Deaf Education (CDE), which supports Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from Years 8 to 12. The college also welcomes students from the Wiltja boarding program, providing young individuals from the APY Lands with the opportunity to learn and thrive in a mainstream educational environment.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

While specific details about notable alumni are not publicly available, Avenues College values its community connections and encourages former students to engage with the school. The college’s history, stemming from the amalgamation of Gilles Plains Primary School and the secondary school established in 1960, reflects a rich educational heritage. Alumni are welcome to connect with the college to share their experiences and achievements.

School Information

Avenues College Campus is based at  McKay Ave, Windsor Gardens SA 5087, Australia. 

Hamish McDonald

Link

(08) 8261 2733

McKay Avenue, Windsor Gardens, SA 5087

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • History
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • English

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