Xavier College offers a Catholic Education to all who seek such an education in line with the information contained in our Enrolment Pack.
Whilst we celebrate that we are a Catholic College, we accept students from all faith backgrounds and those who do not identify with any religion or faith community.
Where the number of enrolments exceeds the available places in any year level, Xavier College will give priority for acceptance as follows:
The College's major intakes are at Reception and Year 7. Students may transfer to the College in any year level providing there is a position available; positions in Years 1 to 6 and 8 to 12 are limited. Please contact the College Registrar for further information, registrar@xavier.catholic.edu.au.
Evanston Campus accepts students from Reception to Year 6, with the major intake at Reception.
Gawler Belt Campus accepts students from Year 7 to Year 12 with the main intake at Year 7.
Two Wells Campus currently accepts students from Reception to Year 9, with major intakes at Reception and Year 7. The campus will then progressively grow to cater for all year levels R-12 as demand indicates.
For the latest information on the availability of places at Xavier, please contact the Registrar on
(08) 8523 0088 or email registrar@xavier.catholic.edu.au.
The care of our students is a priority at Xavier. Your child will be placed in an Oratory (Home Class) with students from Year 7 to 12. Their Oratory teacher will develop a relationship with you and your child from the very beginning through SPOT (Student, Parent and Oratory Teacher) interviews before they begin at Xavier and these are then held twice each year.
Each House has a Director of Teaching and Learning and Director of Pastoral Care that
supports the teachers in ensuring your child’s journey at Xavier is one that develops not only their
academic abilities, but also their confidence, self-esteem and sense of belonging.
Students also have access to a wide support network which includes the Assistant Principal of
Pastoral Care, Counsellors, Careers/Transition/VET and Adaptive Education Coordinators.
Xavier College chooses to support students getting involved with the local community sporting clubs.
Students also participate in inter-school competitions, internal swimming carnival, sports day and cross country events.
Students have the opportunity to represent the College in a number of activities such as:
Camps and excursions are compulsory and form part of the Curriculum.
Our students participate in camps in Years 5, 6, 7, 9 and 12. We hope to run some kind of overnight experience for our Year 5 and 6 students, which may be a camp or similar. More information will be provided at a later date.
Year 7 students will participate in an orientation camp where they will have the opportunity to strengthen old relationships and make new ones.
In Year 9, students participate in a ‘Challenge Camp’ where they have the opportunity to work collaboratively and challenge themselves in a range of situations that they would not normally be placed in.
The Year 12 Retreat is a time for our students to reflect on themselves as individuals, the relationships they have formed at school and to give thanks and affirm those with whom they have shared their secondary schooling life. This event is one of the most powerful and enjoyable experiences of a student’s time at Xavier College.
We have a zero tolerance to bullying, however, a process of Restorative Practice (a system that gives the victim a voice) is used.
We offer Italian from Reception to Year 6 at Two Wells Campus and Indonesian is offered from Year 7 at Gawler Belt Campus.
Music is an integral part of the curriculum and all senior students have the opportunity to participate in performance groups including choirs, stage bands and instrumental groups. Individual tuition in a wide range of instruments and voice is also available at the College via the engagement of external tutors paid directly by the families.
Differentiation, Tournament of Minds, Cosmic Camp, State and National subject specific competitions and extra-curricular opportunities.
We have an Inclusive Education Team Coordinator, who does an excellent job in working with families to ensure individual learning education plans are implemented across all curriculum areas at Xavier. We exclusively use fully qualified teachers for in-class support. Psychologist reports can be provided to the school on enrolment or when updated.
Junior School
We set homework which is age appropriate to the age and ability of the students. Besides supporting and reinforcing knowledge and skills, homework can also help develop sound study habits. The focus in Junior school is to foster their love of reading, this can be done by practicing sight words and listening to parents
read to them in the Early Years.
Senior School
Year 7 Semester 1
English and Maths will be allocated weekly homework activities (Maximum 90 minutes per week per subject).
Year 7 Semester 2
Maths, English, Science and Humanities will be allocated weekly homework activities (maximum 1 hour per week per subject).
Year 8 Semester 1
Maths, English, Science and Humanities will be allocated weekly homework activities (maximum 1 hour per week per subject).
Year 8 Semester 2
All subjects will be allocated weekly homework activities or summative assessment work (Maximum 1 hour per line per week).
Year 9: 75 Minutes per subject per week
Year 10: 90 Minutes per subject per week
Year 11: 2-3 Hours per subject per week
Year 12: 3+ Hours per subject per week
Our Student Hub is open until 5.00pm (Monday to Thursday) and 4:30pm (on Fridays) for students to complete their homework.
No. We do not have specific age/year level areas. Our College is large enough for students to find comfortable/safe areas.
Evanston Campus
The on-site canteen is run by Rory’s School Lunches, providing healthy and nutritious food to support students’ growth and learning. All food is prepared by a team of qualified chefs. The canteen is open on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week. Lunch can be ordered in advance via the Qkr! app. Students may make small over the counter purchases at recess and lunch.
Gawler Belt Campus
Gawler Belt Campus has a canteen on site that opens early in the morning, recess and lunch times each week day. The food items provided follow the healthy eating guidelines recommended by the State Government of South Australia. The canteen offers a combination of hot food and fresh rolls and sandwiches. EFTPOS is available.
Two Wells Campus
At the Two Wells Campus, the canteen is yet to be built. Currently, lunch may be ordered from the Two Wells Bakery on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Orders can be placed via the Qkr! app and will be delivered to Two Wells Campus.
Some subjects require them, however, they are provided by the College as part of the school fee structure.
Yes. Parent permission and House Director approval is required for students in Years 7–10.
Year 11 and 12 students do not need parent permission, however must be referred via the House Director.
No, the College doesn't have boarding facilities.
Yes, there is an OSHC Service at both the Evanston Campus and the Two Wells Campus. Both operate between 6:30am and 6:30pm during school terms, including pupil free days. OSHC is available to students under the age of 13.
The Evanston Campus OSHC Service also offers a Vacation Care program.
We do not offer OSHC at the Gawler Belt Campus.
No, the College does not stream students according to academic achievements. Classes are composed of students with varying academic ability.
