In Florey, St Francis Xavier is a Catholic school for students from Years 7 to 12. The school takes a holistic approach to education, encouraging the spiritual, social, academic and physical growth of each student.
Facilities: Gymnasium, senior study and common room, theatre, oval, extensive ICT facilities, purpose-built Middle School Centre (Years 7 to 8), music and practice rooms, resource centre, specialist rooms for practical subjects, state-of-the-art photography and art rooms, chapel.
Electives: Art, Commerce, Computer Skills, Ceramics, Design Technology, Drama, Geography, History, Hospitality, Industrial Arts, Information Technology, Italian, Japanese, Music, Photography, Spanish, Sport & Recreation, Technics, Textiles, Woodwork.
Sport: All popular sports are offered including rugby, AFL, netball, soccer, hockey, volleyball, athletics, swimming, softball, basketball, triathlon, tennis, and cross-country.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, drama, dance festival, band, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, choir, justice action groups, musicals, and fashion parade, Strategic Games Club, Tournament of Minds.
Welfare and personal development: Each Year group has an active SRC, a year co-ordinator and a team of pastoral leaders. School counsellors are available to work with families. There are frequent parent information evenings.