Our History
Emerald Christian College (ECC) has been a proud part of the Emerald community since it was founded on 5 February 2001 by Hopelands Church. Inspired by a vision to provide a quality Christian education option for local families, the school began with 18 students in the A Block building. Initially known as Emerald Educational College, the name was soon changed to Emerald Christian College to reflect our steadfast commitment to offering Christ-centred education to the community.
Our campus has its own unique history, as it was once the site of the town’s drive-in theatre. Today, it stands as a vibrant learning environment, full of life and possibility.
Over the years, ECC has steadily grown and expanded its offerings. Originally a Prep to Year 7 primary school, the college introduced Years 8–10 in 2007. By 2012, we celebrated our first Year 12 graduating class, becoming a fully-fledged Prep to Year 12 school.
In 2015, we opened ECC Little Gems, our Early Childhood Centre, to nurture the youngest members of our community. In 2018, we launched Ontrack College, a Special Assistance School designed to support disengaged youth, giving them a place to reconnect with their education and future.
Today, ECC remains true to the vision of its founders: to provide a high-quality education built on Christian values, equipping students to thrive academically, spiritually, and personally. We are a tight-knit community, committed to helping every child reach their God-given potential.
For over 20 years, ECC has been equipping students to grow in faith, learning, and character—empowering them to make a difference in the world.
Our Ethos
At Emerald Christian College, our ethos is rooted in our commitment to providing a Christ-centred education that nurtures the whole child—academically, spiritually, emotionally, and socially. We believe that every student is created with a unique purpose and God-given potential, and it is our mission to help them discover and fulfil that purpose.
We are guided by Christian values, striving to cultivate an environment where faith, learning, and character development go hand in hand. At ECC, education is not just about knowledge but about fostering wisdom, integrity, compassion, and a lifelong love for learning.
Our close-knit community is built on relationships—where students are known, valued, and encouraged to grow. We are dedicated to partnering with families to provide a supportive and inspiring space for children to flourish, equipping them to impact their world with confidence, resilience, and hope.
Everything we do at ECC reflects our commitment to excellence in education and our unwavering belief in the transformative power of faith and love.
