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Kolbe Catholic College, Rockingham

Coordinates: 32°16′48″S 115°45′12″E / 32.280076°S 115.753456°E / -32.280076; 115.753456
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Kolbe Catholic College
The Kolbe Catholic College in 2021
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Australia
Coordinates32°16′48″S 115°45′12″E / 32.280076°S 115.753456°E / -32.280076; 115.753456 Edit this at Wikidata
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TypeIndependent co-educational secondary day school
MottoCourage, Faith, and above all, Excellence
DenominationRoman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Maximilian Kolbe
PrincipalNeil Alweyn
YearsYear 712
Enrolment1,200[1] (2022)
Websitewww.kolbe.wa.edu.au Edit this at Wikidata

Kolbe Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day school, located in the Perth suburb of Rockingham, Western Australia[2] within the Archdiocese of Perth.

Overview

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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 1200 students from Years 7 to 12. The college's motto, "Courage, Faith, Excellence", is inspired by their patron, Saint Maximilian Kolbe. The college is recognised as an Apple Distinguished School and operates a 1:1 iPad Program for middle school students.

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.

Houses

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There are six houses at Kolbe Catholic College:

House Colour Name origin
Chisholm Red

 

Named after Caroline Chisholm.
Loyola Purple

 

Named after Saint Ignatius of Loyola
MacKillop Yellow

 

Named after Saint Mary MacKillop
Rice Green

 

Named after Edmund Ignatius Rice
Teresa Blue

 

Named after Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Xavier Teal

 

Named after Saint Francis Xavier

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Alphabetical list of Western Australian schools" (PDF). apps.det.wa.edu.au. WA Department of Education. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Home". kolbe.wa.edu.au.
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