It is with great pride that we share St Columba’s was awarded The Educator 5-Star Innovative Schools Award for 2024, recognising our focus on sustainability, social justice, and innovative educational practices that equip our students to make a positive impact on the world. 

The Educator 5-Star Innovative Schools 2024 Award.

St Columba's Primary School Earns Prestigious Recognition in the 2024 The Educator 5-Star Innovative Schools

[SYDNEY, NSW, 27 November 2024] — St Columba's Primary School is delighted to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2024 The Educator 5-Star Innovative Schools, a comprehensive roundup that highlights the best in the industry.

As an impartial authority in the education sector, The Educator conducted an exhaustive research study spanning four months to identify and showcase the industry's top performers. In this thorough assessment, St Columba's Primary School has emerged as one of the distinguished contributors to the industry.

The Educator’s 30+ strong Intelligence Unit determined the winners by following a rigorous process, which included interviewing objective industry professionals, and conducting extensive research. The winners are those who matched the exacting 5-Star Innovative Schools criteria.

St Columba's Primary School takes immense pride in being acknowledged as one of the industry's finest within the education domain.

“Being named a 5-Star Innovative School reflects the heart of St Columba's – a community where creativity, compassion, and curiosity thrive. Through programs like STEM and sustainability, we empower our students to think big, lead with empathy, and make a difference. This recognition is a celebration of our students, staff, and families who work together to create a vibrant and nurturing school community.”

Chris Sweeney, Managing Editor for Special Reports at The Educator, shared his insights on the selection process, stating, “Innovation across Australia’s education sector is highly sophisticated, evidenced by the standard of the nominees. St Columba's Primary School are deserved winners for being at the forefront of change and one of the country’s most forward-thinking schools, pioneering a new direction in education.”

This recognition underscores St Columba's Primary School’s dedication to industry excellence and its continued commitment to delivering exceptional results.