Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale
School in New South Wales, Australia
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Mackillop Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational primary and secondary school located in both the Central Coast suburbs of Woongarrah and Warnervale.[1][2] It is administered by Catholic Schools Broken Bay,[3] with an enrolment of 1,511 students and a teaching staff of 127, as of 2023.[2] The school serves students from Kindergarten to Year 12.[2]
| Mackillop Catholic College | |
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 33.24130°S 151.46795°E |
| Information | |
| Former name | The Blessed Mary Mackillop Catholic College |
| School type | Private |
| Motto | Christ Our Light |
| Religious affiliation | Catholicism |
| Patron saint | Mary Mackillop |
| Established | 2003 |
| Founders | Janine Silver, Stephen Aitken, Father John Hodgson, Debra Ferguson, Michael Rickards, Katherine Ardern, |
| Principal | Tanya Appleby |
| Years offered | Kindergarten – Year 12 |
| Campuses | Primary, Secondary |
| Houses | Temuka Penola Gesu Fitzroy Alma Kincumber |
| Colours | Red White Blue |
| Mascot | Kiwi, Stingray, Wolf, Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Eagle |
| Website | Official site |
History
The school opened in 2003 and had its 10th anniversary in 2013.[4] Between its opening in 2003 and 2009, the school underwent further construction, with the total cost reaching $44 million.[5] In 2024, a plan for another $5 million toward facilities was submitted to the Central Coast Council.[6] The plan is still under review by the council as of January 2025.[7]
The first graduating class occurred in 2008, with 80 out of the 131 foundation students obtaining the Higher School Certificate.[8]
Demographics
In 2021, the school had a student enrolment of 1,489 students with 121 teachers (104.5 full-time equivalent) and 32 non-teaching staff (21.6 full-time equivalent). Female enrolments consisted of 763 students and Male enrolments consisted of 726 students; Indigenous enrolments accounted for a total of 7% and 16% of students had a language background other than English.[9]
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In 2022, the school had a student enrolment of 1,484 students with 121 teachers (107.1 full-time equivalent) and 35 non-teaching staff (23.4 full-time equivalent). Female enrolments consisted of 769 students and Male enrolments consisted of 715 students; Indigenous enrolments accounted for a total of 6% and 18% of students had a language background other than English.[9]
In 2023, the school had a student enrolment of 1,511 with 127 teachers (114.7 full-time equivalent) and 37 non-teaching staff (24.3 full-time equivalent). Female enrolments consisted of 796 students and Male enrolments consisted of 715 students; Indigenous enrolments accounted for a total of 7% and 20% of students had a language background other than English.[2]
Notable alumni
- Jack Cogger, rugby league player[10]
- Lannan Eacott, YouTuber, professional gamer and Internet personality[11]
