Primary
The Primary Curriculum at Columba Catholic College is designed to emphasise the basic skills of numeracy and literacy, whilst integrating the Key Learning Areas (KLA's) of Religious Education, English, Maths, Science, Studies of Society and Environment, Languages other than English (LOTE), Health and Physical Education, The Arts and Technology.[5]
Secondary
In Queensland, the first year of high school is year 7. During this year students continue with Key Learning Areas subjects in addition to experiencing new subjects. These include Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Art, Study of Society and the Environment, Home Economics, Wood Technology, Metal Technology, Music, Computer Technology, Graphics, Health & Physical Education, and Drama.[5]
In years 9 and 10 students receive some choice in the subjects they will study. There are also core subjects which all students must undertake for the complete school year. These are Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Study of Society and the Environment (S.O.S.E), Health and Physical Education. Electives at this stage include Japanese, Agricultural Science, Home Economics, Computer Technology, Business Studies, Drama, Wood Technology, Junior Visual Art, Metal Technology, Music and Graphics.[5]
Students in years 11 and 12 are prepared for the path they wish to take after high school (university, TAFE or employment). Those deciding to leave open the option of direct entry to University or TAFE (Diploma Courses) after Year 12 are required to choose a minimum of five "Authority Subjects" (B). These subjects come under the headings of Authority (A), Authority Registered (AR), Subject Area Specifications (S), or are purely TAFE Based (T). Additionally, each Year 11 and 12 student is required to study Religious Education (T), one English subject, and one Mathematics Subject.[5]
Columba Catholic College performs well in statewide examinations, with The Courier-Mail reporting that the college was one of Queensland's top-performing schools with 89 per cent of students on Overall Position scores (OP's) 15 or above.[6]