St Patrick's College, Gympie
Location
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Australia
Information
Former names
  • Christian Brothers' College for Boys (1904–1983)
  • Sisters of Mercy High School for Girls (1916–1983)
TypePrivate systemic secondary day school
MottoEnglish: Let Your Light Shine
Religious affiliation(s)Catholicism
Denomination
Established1904 (1904)
(as Christian Brothers' College for Boys)
OversightArchdiocese of Brisbane (since 1983)
HeadmasterMark Newton
GenderCo-educational
Enrolment470 (2020)
Websitewww.spcgympie.qld.edu.au

St Patrick's College is a Catholic systemic co-educational secondary day school, located in Gympie, Queensland, Australia. St Patrick's College is a parish-based Catholic College catering for Years 7 to 12. In 2020, just over 470 students are enrolled at the college.

History

The college has provided Catholic education for the Gympie district for over 100 years. Christian Brothers' College for Boys was established in 1904 by the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of Mercy established Sisters of Mercy High School for Girls in 1916. Those colleges were combined in 1983 to form St Patrick's College, which is located on the old Christian Brothers' College site.[1]

See also

References

  1. St Patrick's College website (retrieved 15 May 2012)

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