Bishop Druitt College

Bishop Druitt College is an independent, coeducational Anglican school founded in 1994 that operates within the Grafton Diocesan Schools Network. Its educational approach, known as 'The BDC Way,' is built on five tenets: prioritising wellbeing, empowering for life, embracing diversity, pursuing personal excellence, and serving the community. The school seeks to balance academic rigour with a caring pastoral environment to foster confident, capable, and world-prepared citizens.

The college provides a K-12 curriculum that includes play-based and inquiry-led learning in Kindergarten and the primary years, utilizing the Walker Learning approach and Investigations program. Secondary students follow a research-based curriculum with pathways including VET, school-based apprenticeships, and the BDC Horizon Online school for Years 7-12. The academic programme is further enriched by multisensory structured language learning (MSL), 'Talk for Writing,' and a comprehensive career pathways programme.

Graduates are prepared as world-ready citizens, with a strong track record of university entrance and career readiness. The Class of 2025 achieved a 100% university entrance rate for those who applied, with many students pursuing pathways in TAFE and school-based apprenticeships. The college focuses on developing graduate attributes such as integrity, resilience, and service, aiming to equip students for success in tertiary education and the workforce.

The college employs a dedicated Wellbeing Hub, which includes an onsite school nurse, a wellbeing dog, and specialist wellbeing staff. Pastoral care is supported by a whole-child framework, with primary students participating in the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) program and secondary students supported through a house system and tutor groups. The school emphasizes prevention and early intervention to support student mental health and academic growth.

Prospective families are encouraged to contact the enrolments team to arrange a campus tour. The college offers a dedicated Kindergarten Engagement Coordinator to guide families through the enrolment and interview process. Applications for all year groups are welcome at any time, with Kindergarten applications for 2027 and beyond currently being processed.

The college operates on a four-term academic year. Term dates are published in advance to assist families with planning, and the school office typically opens in mid-January. Staff professional learning days are scheduled throughout the year and are student-free, though Outside School Hours Care (OSCH) is available for families on these days.

The campus features modern, climate-controlled classrooms equipped with smart boards and a 1 GB network bandwidth. Facilities include an Investigations Centre for primary students, a dedicated Wellbeing Hub with an onsite school nurse, and a Branson Centre for school services and events. The college also hosts an onsite Midford uniform shop and a canteen that utilizes an online ordering system.

The college offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, including a Dance Academy, lunchtime clubs, and school sporting teams. Students can participate in performing arts pathways, private music tuition, and various sports academies such as basketball, football, golf, netball, and AFL. Additionally, the school provides outdoor education programs, including annual experiential learning opportunities, camps, and journey-based expeditions from Year 1 through Year 12.