Houses
As with most Australian schools, Sydney Adventist College utilises a house system. There are four houses at Sydney Adventist College, Strathfield Campus.
- Butler, represented by the colour Blue, was named after Pr L. Butler, president of the Greater Sydney Conference in 1952, the year in which the school was built at Albert Road the house Butler is also known for winning most sport competitions especially the futsal competition.
- Fraser, represented by the colour Red, was named after the dux of 1944 (BAHS) who went on to become a leading scholar at Loma Linda University.
- Forsyth, represented by the colour Green, was named after Mr and Mrs C. Forsyth, whose generosity assisted the school.
- Stewart, represented by the colour Yellow, was named after Pr A. Stewart, a pioneer church worker in the South Pacific.
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