Burdekin Catholic High School

Burdekin Catholic High School (commonly referred to as BCH or by its official acronym BCHS) is a private, co-educational Catholic secondary school in the town of Ayr, Queensland, Australia. The school is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Townsville. It is one of two high schools in the town, the other being Ayr State High School

Burdekin Catholic High School
Address
45 Gibson St Ayr , Queensland , 4807 Australia
Coordinates	19°33′53.50″S 147°24′49.90″E
Information
Type	Private, co-ed, secondary
Motto	One in Christ
Established	1953
Founder	Marist Brothers
Principal	Craig Frattini
Staff	89
Teaching staff	58
Grades	7-12
Enrolment	548 (2013)
Classrooms	17 Classrooms, 3 Science Labs, 3 Computer Labs, 1 Music Room, 1 Home Economics/Hospitality Room
Campus type	Rural
Houses	Marcellin, Clarence and Polding
Colour(s)	Maroon, white, blue
Slogan	One In Christ
Song	Sub Tuum
Website	www.bchs.catholic.edu.au/index.html

History

The school was established in 1974 as a result of the amalgamation of Edmund Campion College, founded by the Marist Brothers in 1953, and St Francis Xavier Convent High School, founded by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in 1945.

Student population

The school has a population of 548 students. The school has a reputation locally as being a progressive Christian school, with students born out of wedlock and students from all other faiths.

Facilities

There are two multi-story buildings and an auditorium that used to function as a church. The school curriculum is the same as all other Queensland schools with the addition of Roman Catholic Religion.