St John Fisher College, Bracken Ridge
Girls' Secondary School in Brisbane, Australia
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St John Fisher College is an independent Roman Catholic girls secondary school located in the Brisbane suburb of Bracken Ridge, Queensland, Australia.[1][2] It is administered by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission, with an enrolment of 639 students and a teaching staff of 61, as of 2023.[2] The school serves students from Year 7 to Year 12[1][2] and is a member of the Catholic Secondary Schoolgirls' Sports Association.
TypePrivate, single-sex, day school
MottoGo Far, See More, Reach Further
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1981
| St John Fisher College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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John Fisher Dr, Bracken Ridge , Queensland , 4017 Australia | |
| 27°18′49.68″S 153°2′38.76″E | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, single-sex, day school |
| Motto | Go Far, See More, Reach Further |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1981 |
Principal | Britt Gurnett |
| Affiliation | Catholic Secondary Schoolgirls' Sports Association |
| Website | Official site |
History
Houses
The houses[6] at St John's Fishers are named after prominent religious figures, they include:
| House | Colour | Name origin |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeman | Green
|
The Bridgeman Family |
| McAuley | Yellow
|
Catherine McAuley |
| Quinn | Red
|
James Quinn |
| Rochester | Blue
|
John Fisher |
Notable alumni
- Emily Seebohm, Australian swimmer and television personality[7][8]
