Kolbe Catholic College, Rockingham
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Kolbe Catholic College | |
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Australia | |
Coordinates | 32°16′46″S 115°45′11″E / 32.27944°S 115.75306°ECoordinates: 32°16′46″S 115°45′11″E / 32.27944°S 115.75306°E |
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Type | Independent co-educational secondary day school |
Motto | Courage, Faith, and above all, Excellence |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Patron saint(s) | Maximilian Kolbe |
Principal | Neil Alweyn |
Chaplain | Matthew Woodford |
Years | 7-12 |
Enrolment | c. 1,190 |
Kolbe Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day school, located in the Perth suburb of Rockingham, Western Australia[1] within the Archdiocese of Perth.
Overview[]
The college was founded in 1989 by Brother Pat Carey, of the Order of the Christian Brothers, in Rockingham. The school has a current enrolment of more than 1000 students from Years 7 to 12. The college's motto, "Courage, Faith, and above all, Excellence", is inspired by their patron, Saint Maximilian Kolbe. The college operates a 1:1 iPad Program for middle and senior school students and makes use of digital education tools.
The college is in close vicinity to the Mike Barnett Sports Complex, Rockingham Aquatic Centre and Transperth Bus Station. Murdoch University's campus and Murdoch Community Library are located immediately behind the college.
See also[]
- Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale
- List of schools in the Perth metropolitan area
- Catholic education in Australia
References[]
- Rockingham, Western Australia
- Catholic secondary schools in Perth, Western Australia
- 1989 establishments in Australia
- Educational institutions established in 1989