Trinity offers a fresh and contemporary approach to education. Entry points at Trinity are Prep, Year 6 and Year 7. Applications for entry into other years will be considered as places arise. Due to the high demand for places, we advise parents to apply for entry well before the desired year of entry.
For a concise but comprehensive overview of all that Trinity offers, please click HERE to view &/or download our prospectus.
Thank you for exploring Trinity Lutheran College as an option for your child. We are a private co-educational school and we welcome students from pre-school right through to Year 12. Trinity provides its students with a world-class holistic education. It is a school of excellence, renowned for empowering students to achieve their
fullest potential in their intellectual, artistic, personal, physical, emotional, moral and spiritual development. Every student at Trinity is given the opportunity to find his
or her place in the sun.
We strive to inspire a life-long passion for learning and ensure that our students acquire self-esteem, respect for self and others, and the knowledge, skills, confidence and courage to succeed in life and contribute as ethical, responsible citizens.
Please contact our Admissions Registrar for more information on what Trinity can offer your child. It would be our privilege to show you around our beautiful campus, introduce you to staff members and let you talk informally to some of our students.
T | +61 7 5556 8221
Step 1
Please complete an online application for our Early Learning Centre by clicking HERE or for Prep to Year 12 by clicking HERE
Please ensure all documentation is included in your submission. *An application fee of $90.00 is payable with each application. This fee covers the cost of administering the enrolment process. If you enrol for our Early Learning Centre you do not have to enrol again for Prep – Year 12. It is not refundable if an enrolment application is unsuccessful.
Step 2
All Enrolment Applications are assessed and processed and every applicant is offered an interview with the Principal or Head of Campus. You will be contacted to arrange a suitable date and time. Interviews with potential students should be accompanied by one or both parents or carers. Please bring as much information as you feel will be beneficial to your application to your interview. The interviewer will be interested in learning as much as possible about the student’s interests, passions and areas of excellence and how best we can support both the student and family.
Step 3
If your application and interview is successful, we will confirm your offer in writing and give you an opportunity to respond within a set period of time. If you do not respond within that period, the place may be offered to another student.
Written notification of a place is the only official notification on which you should rely. This offer will only be secured upon the return of your signed Enrolment Contract with payment of the Enrolment Building Fund Contribution and the Enrolment Deposit.
Pre-enrolment Costs:
Application fee (non-refundable): $90.00 per child*
Enrolment Building Fund Contribution (non-refundable)*
$650.00 First child
$1,100.00 Family contribution for 2 or more students
Enrolment Deposit*
$350.00 per child
The enrolment deposit is credited to the student’s first term fees. Should the enrolment not proceed, this amount is non-refundable. Please note that the contract is completed when the contract form is returned to us, signed by all relevant parties (usually two parents/guardians).
*These are non-refundable fees in the event that you subsequently decide not to proceed with the enrolment, after you have accepted it. In cases of family emergency or extreme hardship you may make a request for a compassionate consideration in regard to a refund, which the College will consider, but not necessarily accept.
Please complete the tour booking form below and our registrar will be in contact with you to set up a suitable date and time for your tour.
MS LAURA ROBBINS| BSEd (Hons) (1st Class), MEd Leadership, MACEL Deputy Principal & Head of Campus - Middle and Senior Years Laura is the Deputy Principal/Head of Campus (Middle and Senior Years) of our Ashmore Rd Campus. In this role Laura works to support the Principal and Executive Team in strategic matters as well as oversee the Middle and Senior Years programs of the College. She has a deep passion for Lutheran Education - beginning her teaching career at Faith Lutheran College, Redlands and serving on several LEQ committees during her 17 years in Lutheran Education. Prior to commencing at Trinity, Laura was Head of Secondary School at LORDS Lutheran College. During her time at both LORDS and Faith, she has held a number of Pastoral Care leadership positions. Laura’s academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Secondary Education(Hons) (1st class) and a Master of Educational Leadership.
MR JOHN MCDIARMID | BSc(Appl. Econ.), GAICD, MFIA Chief Operating Officer John has broad experience, having worked in the private, government and not-for-profit sectors. Specialising in strategic planning, building stakeholder relationships and managing change for business improvement, John is using his 'numbers brain', people skills and technical knowledge at Trinity Lutheran College. John's early career included working as a financial analyst, economist and programmer for Thompson Reuters before moving into senior management roles with superannuation and financial planning companies. After a period of restructuring an aged care provider and an employment services provider, John then worked in executive positions within customer services, workers compensation and corporate service areas.
Trinity Lutheran College has an outstanding reputation in the Gold Coast community. The College focuses on building effective partnerships with parents to provide a comprehensive education of the highest quality, in an environment where a clear foundation of Christian values and care for each person are strongly emphasised.
Our Playgroup benefits both children and their parents, supporting the children's social development, easing the transition to school, and improving overall health, while also providing social and health support to parents, knowledge sharing, and learning opportunities.
Offer a safe and friendly environment for children to explore and learn
Build trusting relationships and support parents in their parenting role
Support a smooth transition for children into the early years of school
Offer a planned group time (eg. music, stories, puppets) that may include some religious elements
Provide morning tea for children and parents (no hot drinks for safety reasons)
Allow free play and exploration of the environment
Participate in new experiences and develop new skills
Develop and increase their social skills
Learn about sharing, co-operation and following simple routines
Have fun in a safe environment, with their parent/carer close by
Build foundations of language
Learn more about their world
Meet other families and build new friendships
Share experiences and ideas
Play with children and nurture their development
Have fun and relax
Our Playgroup will take a maximum of 20 children aged 1 – 5 years.
A Parent / adult carer must accompany and stay with the child.
Every Tuesday during the College Term time.
From 9:00am to 11:00am
In the Outside School Hours Care facility on the Cotlew Street Campus (park in the top carpark off Nerang-Southport Road)
Cost per session will be $5.00, or
Pay in advance per term for $30.00 (8-10 sessions)
A sunsafe hat
A drink bottle filled with water
Morning tea (fruit and a snack)
Sunscreen and insect repellent
A facilitator
If you have further questions, please contact us by calling or emailing the Director/Service Leader of the Early Learning Centre on 07 5556 8336 or 0438 171 410 or email elc.admin@tlc.qld.edu.au, or
Complete this Registration Form below
MR IAN PRICE | MEd(Leadership), DipTeach(Prim), GDipArts(Rel.St), MACE, MACEL Head of Campus - Early and Junior Years Ian is the Head of our Cotlew Street Campus, which houses the Early and Junior Years of Trinity Lutheran College. He commenced at Trinity in 2021. Prior to this, Ian has held Head of Primary, Head of Middle School and Head of Campus positions in Queensland and New South Wales. Beginning his career as a Primary teacher in Brisbane, Ian has also taught Outdoor Education working with all school levels as well as community and adult groups. He holds degrees in Primary Teaching, Religious Studies and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Pastor Michael Alfson | Bachelor of Theology, Ordained 1981 Pastor Michael has been in full-time ministry since 1982, serving congregations in Chinchilla, Rochedale, Caboolture and is presently serving as the school pastor of Trinity Lutheran College. Michael has been the College Pastor at Trinity Luther- an College since 2003. Michael’s role includes advising college executives and community on spiritual and theological matters. He facilitates staff and students in their spiritual development, growth and formation; and oversees the wor- ship life of the college, whilst building an understanding and appreciation of Christian faith.
DR TSAE WONG | PhD, MEd, BSc, DipEd, MACEL, FAIM, AAICD Principal Tsae has been the Principal of Trinity Lutheran College since January 2014. She joined Trinity in 2010 as Deputy Head of College after holding several senior leadership positions including Director of Teaching and Learning (Senior School), Director of Teaching and Learning (P to Year 12) and Acting Head of Senior School, at St Hilda’s School (Southport) and John Paul College (Daisy Hill). Tsae has also taught Physics at Raffles Girls’ Secondary School in Singapore and Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School as a mid-career teacher. She completed her PhD in 2018. As Principal, Tsae is the chief executive of the college. She is appointed by the College Board, i.e. College Council, and reports to the Board as regards the proper conduct, management and discipline of the staff and students of the college.
