Kurnai College is driven by the core values of ENGAGEMENT, EXCELLENCE, WORK ETHIC and RELATIONSHIPS. The College's stated purpose is "To build a learning community with a global perspective which promotes respect and achievement". The College has established programs in Advanced Learning, Mentoring, English as a Second Language, International Education, Peer Support and Student Leadership, Community Engagement, Transition, Careers and Pathways and Music. Teamwork is a central element in shaping and promoting improvement in the College with year level teams in years 7 to 10, and combined curriculum teams operate in years 11 and 12. Kurnai College continues to make Koorie inclusivity and intercultural learning a focus and an area for continued attention. Considerable emphasis and resources have been devoted to targeted professional learning for all staff. This has involved a suite of professional development activities such as guided professional reading and development of Assessment for Learning strategies. Instructional Leadership has been a focus for the leadership team. The Kurnai College workforce in 2010 was made up of a total of 154 staff. Of these, 107 were teaching staff and 47 were education support staff. Including part time staff, this meant an EFT totalling 97.6 teaching staff and 35.62 ES staff.