St. Teresa's College, Abergowrie
School in Abergowrie, Ingham, Queensland, Australia
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St Teresa's College, Abergowrie is an independent Catholic secondary day and boarding school for boys, located in Abergowrie,[1] approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north west of Ingham,[2] in Far North Queensland, Australia.
| St Teresa's College, Abergowrie | |
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St Theresa's Agricultural College, c. 1932 | |
| Location | |
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Abergowrie, Ingham , Australia | |
| Coordinates | 18°28′46.46″S 145°54′0.27″E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent secondary day and boarding school |
| Motto | Reap What You Sow |
Religious affiliation | Catholicism |
| Denomination | Congregation of Christian Brothers |
| Established | 1933 |
| Oversight | Diocese of Townsville, Catholic Education Office |
| Headmaster | Angus Galletly |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrolment | 230 (2012) |
| Website | www |
The school was established by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1933 and was called St Teresa's Agricultural College.[3] Oversight of the school is managed by the Diocese of Townsville Catholic Education Office.
Overview
The college enrols approximately 230 students who come from towns and communities from all across North Queensland as well as from Papua New Guinea. In 2010, St Teresa's College was recognised for its achievements in education being awarded the Deadly Award for the "Most Outstanding Achievement in Education".[4]
The principal is Angus Galletly.[5]
Notable alumni
- Peter Moore, politician
- Palmer Wapau, rugby league player
Australian Football Team Achievements
Junior Male (Years 7-9)
Champions: 2018
