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HISTORY

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From Little Things Big Things Grow

Built on the long standing reputation of the Murray Bridge Lutheran School (now the site of the current Junior School), Unity College became the first R-12 Lutheran School to be established in South Australia in 2001.

The Murray Bridge Lutheran School opened in 1978 with 135 students and 5 staff. With steady growth, the community saw a need for a Lutheran Secondary College to be established in Murray Bridge and in 1995 an application to extend to Year 10 was approved.

Year 8 commenced in 1997 and the Murray Bridge Lutheran School was officially renamed Unity College. Approval to extend to Year 11 and 12 was received in 1999 and Unity’s first class of Year 12s graduated in 2001. In 2018, Unity College celebrated 40 years of Lutheran Education in the Murraylands.

Since these humble beginnings, Unity College has continued its progressive expansion through student numbers, building projects and curriculum development with a student body of over 800 students from Pre-Reception to Year 12, specialist facilities and dedicated staff. ‘Students First’ remains our primary focus. 

In 2024, the Unity College Early Learning Centre opened, allowing Unity families to educate their children within our community from 2 to 18 years of age.

history

our timeline

1975-1978
IN THE BEGINNING
Concordia Kindergarten & MBLS

The Murray Bridge Lutheran Congregations combined to establish Concordia Kindergarten in 1975. Shortly after in 1978, Murray Bridge Lutheran School (MBLS) was opened on land purchased by the Congregations, offering primary years education to 135 students. 

1997-2009
THE GROWING YEARS
Unity College - R-12 Lutheran Education

1997 was a significant milestone, with Year 8 classes commencing, the purchase and development of land that would become the Middle/Senior Campus, and MBLS became Unity College. The next several years delivered facilities and infrastructure, and by 2001, the first Year 12 cohort graduated from Unity College. By 2009, enrolments reached 1000.

2010-2023
FACING NEW CHALLENGES
Stepping Into The Future

The impact of the Global Financial Crisis was a pivotal phase for the College, with renewed focus on the passion for  and care of students. Development continued over several years to include the CommUnity Stadium, the Discovery Centre, Middle Learning Centre and the Trade Skills Centre. Community relationships were strengthened, digital technologies embraced, and by 2015, the driving force and energy of the College was 'Students First'. 

2024+
STUDENTS FIRST
Care and Education from 2-18 years

Unity College is a thriving and caring community that now includes an Early Learning Centre opened in 2024. The College offers modern facilities, expansive grounds and gardens, a successful on-site Agriculture Program and a large range of subjects across two adjacent campuses.

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