MacKillop Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school located in Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia.[1] The College opened in 2012 and provides a religious and general education for students from Year 7 to Year 12.[2][3]
| MacKillop Catholic College | |
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| Address | |
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285 Farrar Boulevard, Johnston , Australia | |
| Coordinates | 12°29′54″S 131°00′32″E / 12.4982°S 131.0089°E |
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| Type | Independent co-educational secondary school |
| Motto | Lead with Courage |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | Saint Mary MacKillop |
| Established | 2012 |
| Principal | Lucas Hurley (2021–present) |
| Years | 7–12 |
| Enrolment | ~800 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Ochre, navy, white, grey |
| Website | www |
The college is named after Mary MacKillop, Australia's first saint.[4] It is located at the World War II site of the 16 Mile Camp.[4]
MacKillop Catholic College is the home ground of the MacKillop Saints Rugby Club[5] and MASH Netball Club.[6]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Education Directory - School profile". directory.ntschools.net. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
- ^ "MacKillop Catholic College - Palmerston NT — Our Story". www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
- ^ "School profile | My School". www.myschool.edu.au. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
- ^ a b "MacKillop Catholic College - Palmerston NT — Our Heritage". www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
- ^ "RUGBY CLUB | mackillopsaints". mackillopsaints NEW. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "About - Mash Netball Club Inc". mashnetball.com. Retrieved 18 June 2018.