History

Redeemer Lutheran College was established at the beginning of 1980 in a rural setting at Rochedale on the southern outskirts of Brisbane. The founding Headmaster was a distinguished Lutheran educator, Mr L R Kleinschmidt.   In the first year of operation it enrolled fifty six students in Year 8 with all classes in one building. The college was officially opened on 13 April 1980, by the then Premier of Queensland, Sir Johannes Bjelke-Petersen.

Redeemer developed a strong academic tradition and in 1994 was number 6 in the Courier Mail’s list of Queensland’s Top 20 schools. In 2005, 60% of eligible Year 12 students received an OP of between 1 and 10, well in excess of the state average, and in 2009, nine students received OP1.

In 1999, Redeemer opened a Middle School for students in Years 6, 7 and 8 which more effectively meets the particular social and education needs of that age group. Its success was the subject of a case study in the Queensland Government’s White Paper on Education and Training Reforms for the Future.

The founding Headmaster, Mr Robin Kleinschmidt retired in 2001 following 20 years of service to the college. Following Mr Kleinschmidt's departure, Mr Richard Hauser was appointed as Head of College in 2002 and served in this role until the end of 2008 when the current Principal Mr David Radke was appointed and commenced in this role in 2009. 

A Junior School for Prep to Year 5 was added in 2007 offering a seamless education for Prep through to Year 12. We anticipate that permanent buildings for our Junior School will be constructed in 2010.

The college enjoys an enviable reputation for providing a caring, secure environment for its students. Discipline with Christian love and forgiveness has always been an integral part of Redeemer’s philosophy.

In 2010 Redeemer has 1,112 students, with 545 in the Senior School (for Years 9 to 12), 287 in the adjacent Middle School (for Years 6, 7 and 8) and 280 in the Junior School (for Prep to Year 5). The college's latest facility, the Multi-Purpose Centre provides a multi-purpose stage; basketball court; amenities; a canteen; five classroom spaces, two of which are for Outside School Hours Care (OSHC).

Redeemer celebrated 30 years in 2010 since its establishment in 1980.