Please join us for our 2026 Information Night on May 7th, which aims to provide information to parents and prospective students entering Year 11 in 2027.
It will begin with a speech in the Gymnasium from our Principal, Megan Altenburg followed by opportunities to learn more about the different courses that the college offers.
Parking will be available on Jerrabomberra Oval, St Benedict's Primary School and Green Street Carpark.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
What makes Narrabundah College so unique?
Narrabundah College delivers a senior secondary curriculum to approximately 1000 year 11 and 12 students. Our students come from local public and private schools across the ACT and we welcome many international students each year.
Narrabundah College offers a challenging curriculum in a caring environment and meets the needs of a diverse community. Our College values our enviable record of student achievement in academic, sporting, social and cultural endeavours. A high percentage of students go on to further education at universities and specialist tertiary institutions. This College has an international atmosphere with students coming from many different cultural backgrounds with over 60 different countries of origin.
Narrabundah College provides:
- An environment where you as a student can discover your strengths, develop your potential and excel
- An harmonious environment in which you can thrive academically
- Targeted and strong student support over your 2 years at the college
- Opportunities for students to develop into global citizens
- Strong partnerships with parents/carers and the community.
Our wide range of curriculum offerings sit under the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate, the International Baccalaureate and the French Baccalauréat.
Students are also able to choose from English, Mathematics, Science, Languages, History, Philosophy, Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, IT, Visual and Performing Arts. These subjects are delivered by passionate teachers whose significant expertise in their area excites students’ interest and learning.
We continue to challenge national trends in STEM and Languages. A third of our cohort select to study the highest level of Maths; while at least a half of our population elect to study at least one of our Science offerings of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Systems, Interdisciplinary Science and Exercise Science. We offer seven languages at the college and have high engagement in language study with a third of our cohort electing to study at least one other language in their time at the college.
The college prides itself on providing a high level of student support to ensure that all students’ learning journeys are successful. Not only are students challenged and succeed academically, but they are also able to develop into caring global citizens who can and do make a difference to our world.
We also have a focus on students engaging in opportunities to develop their creativity, take action and give service in areas outside of academic classes. As part of their college journey, students embrace opportunities in leadership, health & well-being, volunteering, community connections and much more.
We create an environment where our students discover their interests, develop their skills and are provided with opportunities to excel socially, emotionally and academically.
At Narrabundah college, you have the opportunity to invest in yourself and your future.
Megan Altenburg
Principal
