St Charbel’s College is an independent co-educational Kindergarten to Year 12 school founded in 1984 by the Lebanese Maronite Order of Monks. The College aims to foster in its students faithfulness to Christ and to the Maronite Catholic Church and a commitment to excellence in all areas of education and to the pursuit of learning as a life-long experience, placing emphasis on the benefits of bilingualism.
The college aims to give the students a mastery of the basic Key Learning Areas, and guide individuals towards their own levels of achievement.
Facilities: The school has computer rooms.
Electives Years 7 and 8: Students study the core subjects of Religion, English, Mathematics, Science, PDHPE, Arabic, History & Geography, Visual Arts, Music & Technology.
Electives Years 9 and 10: Students study the core subjects of: Religion, English, Mathematics, Science, PDHPE, Arabic, Australian History & Australian Geography. Two electives may also be chosen from: Arabic, Commerce, Drama, Music, Food Technology, Visual Arts, Industrial Technology, Physical Activity & Sports Studies, Photography & Work Studies.
Electives Years 11 and 12: In addition to the core subjects of Catholic Studies and Standard or Advanced English students can choose 10 units from: Arabic Continuers, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Senior Science, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Ancient History, Modern History, Economics, Studies of Religion 1 and 2 unit, Fundamentals of English, Extension English 1 & 2, Mathematics, General Mathematics, Extension 1 & 2 Mathematics, Information Processes & Technology, Industrial Technology — Timber Products, Textiles & Design, Food Technology, Music, PDHPE, Community & Family Studies, Sport Lifestyle & Recreation Studies.
Extracurricular activities: School choir, debating, sports, cultural enrichment activities. The school is a member school of CBA and SCC competitions.
Welfare and personal development: The communication between home and school is paramount. As a result, education programs are designed to aid the family. Parents can also be involved in the policy and management of the school through the Parents & Friends Association. One full-time counsellor and a careers adviser are available for student support.