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Faith and Values
Do we need to be a Christian family to enrol at Shire Christian School?
No. Shire Christian School welcomes families who are not Christian, provided they support the school's Christian approach to education, as teaching and learning are shaped by a biblical worldview.
The school says it wants as many families as possible to have access to Christian education. When places are limited, active Christian families are one of several factors considered on the waiting list (see “How does the Shire Christian School waiting list work?”).
What denomination is Shire Christian School?
Shire Christian School is an independent, Protestant, non-denominational Christian school in the Reformed tradition, owned and run by a parent association.
The Sutherland Shire Christian School Association Limited, a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, owns the school. Its members are Reformed Christian parents and like-minded members of local Protestant and Reformed churches whose beliefs match the school's Statement of Faith. Members elect a volunteer Board, which sets strategy and delegates day-to-day management to the Principal. Teachers are committed Christians who hold the Bible to be God's word. The school is listed in the directory of Christian Education National (CEN).
How is Christian faith part of school life at Shire Christian School?
At Shire Christian School, students study Christian Studies and take part in regular devotions, and teachers bring a Christian perspective to every subject.
In Years 7–12, daily Pastoral Care classes explore how faith applies to everyday life, and annual camps include open conversations about faith. Secondary students can also join CRU, a weekly group for fellowship, guest speakers and discussion from a biblical perspective. In the school's 2025 survey of 315 parents, 98% said their expectations of Christian education were met or exceeded.