Established in 1998, Gold Creek is a unique school in the suburb of Nicholls in the ACT. It comprises two sites and three sub-schools. Each sub-school is lead by a deputy principal. The primary site caters for primary age children from preschool to Year 5 and is part of the ACT’s only joint facility campus, sharing facilities/resources with Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School. Hall and Nicholls Preschools are part of Gold Creek School and students may access Hall Preschool from three years of age. The senior site has a Middle School program for Years 6 to 8 and a Senior School program for Years 9 and 10. These two programs cater for the pastoral care needs of adolescents and ensure academic rigour at the same time. The senior site caters for all students who live in the region of Gungahlin.
School features include the Gold Program which caters for the needs of gifted and talented students from Kindergarten to Year 10; opportunities for instrumental music tuition; bands and ensembles; strong focus on pastoral care and a culture of achievement through its house and merit systems. Gold Creek School won an Australian College of Educators excellence award for its holistic approach to providing student support in 2008. Further information is available on the school website.