Wantirna College is committed to educating students to be inquiring learners with high levels of literacy and numeracy, prepared to be global, ethical citizens in the 21st century, capable of showing resilience and flexibility of thinking and willing to show initiative and take on challenges throughout their lives.

Teachers at Wantirna College understand that no two students are the same, their focus is on teaching the individual no matter where they are on the learning continuum. They are adaptable and flexible and ensure all students have equal opportunity to develop and progress in the classroom. The college have inclusive environment that ensures all students can be the best versions of themselves. The supportive and caring environment created by the Wantirna College community is as much about people as it is about learning outcomes.

As a large school, Wantirna College has the advantage of being able to offer a broad range of opportunities. The college believes that students benefit from a well-rounded curriculum program that offers lots of choice to allow students to discover what they are good at, and passionate about. As a result it does not offer specialist or academy streams. All students at school can experience success. The college value the many different pathways that out students want to pursue, whether it be medicine at university or an automotive apprenticeship at TAFE.