History
St Martins Lutheran College originated as St Martins Lutheran School at St Mary’s Catholic Church on February 27, 1982. In 1987, the College moved to its current location on St Martins Drive, Mt Gambier.
From a humble 33 primary students in 1982, the College has grown to approximately 800 students across Reception to Year 12.
St Martins exists to provide a quality Christian environment with excellence in education. Students are offered opportunities to grow academically and spiritually in the classroom, through extracurricular activities, and wider community involvement.
Timeline
1982
St Martins Lutheran Primary School was officially opened on February 7th, 1982, with just 33 students and two staff.
1987
Students started their first day at the new location on Crouch Street North (the College’s current site, now known as St Martins Drive).
2004
St Martins Lutheran Primary School became St Martins Lutheran College and expanded to include Secondary Students in 2004.
2008
St Martins Lutheran College had its first class of Year 12 students in 2008. There were just five students in the first class, all of whom graduated.
2022
2022 marked 40 years of St Martins Lutheran College.
2024
Student numbers reached over 800, with expansion construction beginning on a new Senior Student Hub.
History Book – Celebrating 40 Years
Old Scholars
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As the College community grows year by year, the relationship of Old Scholars to St Martins becomes more important to ensure the history of the College is remembered and Old Scholars remain part of the community.
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