Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale
| Mackillop Catholic College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 33°14′29″S 151°28′05″E / 33.24130°S 151.46795°E |
| Information | |
| Former name | The Blessed Mary Mackillop Catholic College |
| School type | Private |
| Motto | Christ Our Light |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholicism |
| Patron saint(s) | 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 Kincumer |
| Colour(s) | Red White Blue |
| Mascot | Kiwi, Stingray, Wolf, Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Eagle |
| Website | Official site |
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 New South Wales, 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]
History
[edit]The school opened in 2003 and had its 10-year anniversary in 2013.[3] Between its opening in 2003 and 2009, the school underwent further construction, with the total cost reaching $44 million.[4] In 2024, a plan for another $5 million toward facilities was submitted to the Central Coast Council.[5] The plan is still under review by the council as of January 2025.[6]
The first graduating class occurred in 2008, with 80 out of the 131 foundation students obtaining the Higher School Certificate.[7]
Demographics
[edit]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.[8]
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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.[8]
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
[edit]- Jack Cogger, rugby league player[9]
- Lannan Eacott, YouTuber, professional gamer and Internet personality[10]
See also
[edit]
- Education in New South Wales
- List of non-government schools in New South Wales
- List of Catholic schools in New South Wales
- List of schools in the Hunter and Central Coast
References
[edit]- ^ "MacKillop Catholic College - Warnervale". Australian Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "ACARA Data Access Program – School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "Celebrating Ten Years at MacKillop Warnervale". Catholic Schools Broken Bay. Archived from the original on 23 October 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "Our Facilities". MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale. 16 July 2009. Archived from the original on 16 July 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "College $5M upgrade for more students". Central Coast News. 11 September 2024. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Central Coast Council - Application Number DA/1200/2024". Central Coast Council. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "2008 Inaugural HSC Students Shine their Light!". MacKillop Catholic College. 14 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 April 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ a b c "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2008 – 2023". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Schoolboys depart for European tour". National Rugby League. 21 November 2014. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "Personal life". Lazarbeam Merch. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.