College History
Forty years ago, on 14 April 1985, Brisbane Christian College was birthed as Southside Christian College. What began with just 16 primary-aged children and 12 dedicated staff members in a renovated industrial site has flourished into the thriving community we know today as Brisbane Christian College. This year, 40 years on, we have expanded to three campuses, with over 1200 children and nearly 200 staff members from Pre-Prep to Year 12 who are being equipped to step into their God-given purpose with confidence and faith.
From the very beginning, our College was birthed from the heart, vision and dedication of Life Church (previously Southside Renewal Centre). With four decades having passed and our identity firmly rooted as a ministry of Life Church, we are blessed to receive the spiritual covering of Life Church’s Senior Pastors, Geoff and Lee Blight.
Southside Christian College. 1985
109 Golda Avenue
The College was opened by Pastor Chris Peterson on a renovated industrial site with 12 staff. From the very beginning the school was a partnership between parents and the church who wanted to give their children a high quality Christian education.
Primary Campus
109 Golda Avenue, Salisbury
The College originally started on this site which now hosts our Primary School Campus for students from Prep to Year 5 across three streams.
Pre-Prep Centre. 2010
28 Rookwood Avenue, Coopers Plains
The Pre-Prep Centre opened in March 2010 to meet the local need for an educational play-based program along with leading facilities, colourful outdoor play area and christian worldview.
Middle and Secondary Campus. 2016
63 Fairlie Terrace, Salisbury
In 2016, Brisbane Christian College opened the Middle and Secondary Campus on Fairlie Terrace after the successful purchase of the former Nyanda State High School campus. Years 6-12 students enjoy this bushland campus that is conveniently located just a few minutes from our Primary School Campus and Pre-Prep Centre.
Middle School Precinct. 2026
63 Fairlie Terrace, Salisbury
With a proposed launch date of 2026, the new Middle School Precinct is an exciting and purpose-built educational development offering eleven generous-sized classrooms and multiple large outdoor learning spaces. Nestled amongst the harmonious surroundings of our bushland campus, this precinct will strengthen our already spacious campus while increasing opportunities for the entire Middle and Secondary College and effectively position us for our future years.
In 2015, our church and college community celebrated the 30th anniversary of Brisbane Christian College. As part of this significant milestone, we created these videos to honour our rich history, leadership and the foundation that has prepared us to reach young people for generations to come!