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Canterbury College is an independent Anglican co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in Waterford, an outer suburb of Brisbane, between Beenleigh and Loganlea near Woodlands, in Queensland, Australia.
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Coordinates | 27°42′33″S 153°08′58″E / 27.70917°S 153.14944°E |
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Type | Independent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school |
Motto | The Better Prepared The Stronger |
Denomination | Anglican |
Established | 1987 |
Head of College | Daniel Walker |
Grades | Prep–12 |
Enrolment | c. 1,420 |
Campus | 69 hectares (170 acres) |
Campus type | Suburban |
Colour(s) | Red, navy blue and white |
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Website | canterbury |
Established in 1987, the College is located on 33 hectares (82 acres).[1]
History
editCanterbury College was established in 1987, with seventy-three students in three classes in Years 6, 7 and 8. Student numbers have grown quickly and it now has an enrolment of 1,650 students, from Pre-Prep (Kindergarten) to Year Twelve.[2]
Academic results
editIn 2013, 27 per cent of eligible Year 12 students received an OP 1–5 and 99 per cent of applying students received a placement and are currently studying at University.[citation needed] The College's Years 3, 5 and 7 students all achieved at or well above State and National averages in the 2014 NAPLAN testing.[citation needed]
School structure
editOn-campus university programs are available and Year 12 students are able to study a university subject while at school. The College's Year 7 program has been established in Middle School since 2004.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Canterbury College History & Traditions". Canterbury College. August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "ABOUT CANTERBURY". Canterbury College. Archived from the original on 17 October 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2009.