Radford College is a thriving independent, coeducational day school located in the suburb of Bruce in Canberra, ACT, adjacent to the University of Canberra and close to the Australian Institute of Sport. Founded in 1984 and named after Bishop Lewis Bostock Radford, the College is dedicated to educating and supporting students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.
With over 2,180 students enrolled, Radford delivers an ambitious academic program focused on nurturing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and resilience. The College consistently ranks highly in ACT academic performance, but its broader focus is on intellectual and co-curricular enrichment, and on fostering the skills students need to flourish beyond the classroom. A Radford education seeks to explore truth, to value compassion, and to pursue wisdom.
Everything at Radford is underpinned by a deep sense of collective spirit, building meaning, purpose and belonging. We embrace the challenges and opportunities of sustainability and digital change to encourage students to actively learn, think and act as global citizens.
The Ideals in our school
Radford College takes a holistic approach to education and character development, which aligns seamlessly with the Round Square IDEALS.
Our commitment is evident in:
- Service learning programs across year levels, promoting empathy, social responsibility, and awareness.
- Cultural and international partnerships, fostering global perspectives and intercultural understanding.
- Student leadership and mentoring, including buddy programs in Junior School and peer support initiatives in Secondary School.
- Adventure-based learning, with camps and outdoor education encouraging resilience and collaboration.
- Curriculum integration of ethical inquiry and values education.
- Sustainability and justice, driven by student-led initiatives and whole-school environmental action.
Through these opportunities, students explore their place in the world and build a personal orientation rooted in compassion and action.
What being a Round Square school means to us
Being part of the Round Square network enables Radford College to broaden its impact, providing transformative opportunities that shape students into informed, responsible, principled, and confident global citizens. Round Square provides authentic contexts in which our students live out our college values through international exchanges, conferences, service projects, and collaborative global initiatives.