St James is exemplary in the continued success in delivering a hybrid educational model that considers the skills necessary for workplaces for the future. A mix of both hard skills, those related to technical knowledge and training, and soft skills, those related to leadership, communication, and time management, will be imperative.

Students choose from flexible curriculum pathways that lead to tertiary study, further training, or employment. The college has strong industry links in growth employment industries and relationships with local and international educational institutions and universities supporting post-school pathways.

The range of academic subjects is enhanced by vocational and co-curricular programs including sport, debating, cultural, and advocacy activities that equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in workplaces of the future.