Explore Our Diverse Curriculum

Explore Our Diverse Curriculum

St Benedict’s Catholic College delivers a curriculum tailored specifically to educate young men and women. It motivates our students to discover what’s possible when they look within and strive for improvement. 

With an extensive range of subjects, our broad and dynamic curriculum is delivered in modern state-of-the-art facilities. We prepare our students for the real world, bridging academic and real-life skills. 

Our curriculum addresses the needs of young people on many levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It equips them to engage in and make meaningful contributions to our world. 

Years 7 and 8 are transition years into secondary school. It’s a time when students experience inspiring teachers and engage in innovative learning experiences across many subjects. 

The College offers the following Stage 4 courses:

  • Catholic Studies
  • English 
  • Geography 
  • History 
  • Mathematics 
  •  Music 
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  •  Science
  •  Spanish
  • Technology Mandatory
  • Visual Arts 

Years 9 and 10 involves a blend of Core NESA courses and an extensive choice of Elective courses. These years are all about developing excellent learning habits and 21st century skills – both academic and life skills. 

The College offers the following Stage 5 courses:

  • Catholic Studies  
  • Child Studies
  • Commerce 
  • Drama 
  • English
  • Food Technology
  • Geography 
  • Geography Elective 
  • History 
  • History Elective 
  • Industrial Technology (Multimedia) 
  • Industrial Technology (Timber)
  • Mathematics 
  • Music 
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education  
  • Photography & Digital Media 
  •  Physical Activity and Sports Studies
  • Science 
  • Visual Arts 

Years 11 and 12 is a time for students to play to their strengths and look to the future. Our students make a choice to follow an academic or non-academic pathway during their senior years.

The College offers the following Stage 6 courses: 

  • Ancient History  
  • Biology 
  • Business Studies  
  • Certificate II in Construction Pathways
  • Certificate II in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)
  • Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) 
  • Certificate III in Business Services
  • Chemistry
  • Community and Family Studies
  • Computing Applications 
  • Design and Technology 
  • Drama 
  • Economics 
  • English Advanced 
  • English Extension 
  • English Extension II 
  • English Standard 
  • English Studies 
  • Exploring Early Childhood 
  • Food Technology 
  • Geography 
  • History Extension 
  • Industrial Technology (Multimedia Technologies) 
  • Industrial Technology (Timber Products & Furniture Technologies) 
  • Investigating Science 
  • Legal Studies
  • Mathematics Advanced 
  • Mathematics Extension I 
  • Mathematics Extension II 
  • Mathematics Standard 
  • Modern History 
  • Music 
  • Numeracy 
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 
  • Photography, Video and Digital Imaging 
  • Physics 
  • Science Extension 
  • Spanish
  • Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies 
  • Studies in Catholic Thought 
  • Studies of Religion I 
  • Studies of Religion II 
  • Visual Arts
  • Work Studies