St Peter’s Catholic College offers an extensive and wide range of subjects to cater for a variety of student needs:
Stage 4(Years 7 + 8) / : / Courses are mandated by the Board of Studies. The only subject choice is in the selection of a language in Year 8.
Stage 5
(Years 9 + 10) / : / The College offers a comprehensive selection of elective courses. Students choose two elective courses for the two years.
Stage 6
(Years 10 + 11) / : / The College offers an extensive range of HSC courses including all extension courses at the highest level of study. We also offer a large selection of Vocational Education courses for students who want additional workplace credentials.
Stage 4 – Year 7 And Year 8:
- Religious Education
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- HSIE (Geography in Year 7 / History in Year 8)
- PDHPE
- Technology
- Language studied in Year 8 only: Japanese, French or German
- Creative Arts: Music and Visual Arts
- Sport
Stage 5 – Year 9 and Year 10:
- Religious Education
- English
- Mathematics – three levels available
- Science
- Mandatory Australian History and Geography, Civics & Citizenship
- PDHPE
- Sport
- Building Construction
- Commerce
- Dance
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- Food Technology
- French
- Information & Software Technology
- Japanese
- Music
- Outdoor Adventure
- Photography and Digital Media
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies
- Technology – Graphics
- Technology – Metal
- Technology – Wood
- Textile Technology
- Visual Art
Stage 6 – Year 11 and Year 12:
- Studies of Religion:1 unit
- Studies of Religion: 2 unit
- Catholic Studies: 1 unit
- English Advanced: 2 unit
- English Standard: 2 unit
- English Studies: 2 unit
- English Extension1:1unit
- English Extension2:1unit
(additional to Extension 1)
- Mathematics: 2 unit
- General Mathematics: 2 unit
- Mathematics Extension 1: 1unit
(additional to Mathematics) - Mathematics Extension 2: 1 unit (additional to Extension 1)
- Ancient History
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Community & Family Studies
- Dance
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- Economics
- Engineering Studies
- Food Technology
- French Beginners
- Geography
- History Extension (additional 1 unit if students take either Ancient or Modern History)
- Industrial Technology – Furniture
- Information Processes & Technology
- Japanese Continuers
- Legal Studies
- Marine Studies
- Modern History
- Music Course 1
- Music Course 2
- Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
- Photography
- Physics
- Senior Science
- Society & Culture
- Software Design & Development
- Textiles & Design
- Visual Arts
- Work and Community Studies
- Business Services
- Construction
- Entertainment
- Furnishing – Furniture Making
- Hospitality
- Hospitality Specialisation
- Metals & Engineering Studies
- Retail Services
- Sports Coaching
- All courses are 2 unit unless shown as a 1 unit course.
- The broad range of curriculum offerings is delivered by experienced teachers who are committed to the Catholic values of the College. Through the experience of the Catholic life of the College and the supportive Pastoral Care Policy of the College, all students have the opportunity to learn in a technologically enriched environment. Through the development of self-discipline and the love of learning, students are able to successfully negotiate an increasingly complex world.