MacKillop Catholic College, Palmerston

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
Address
Map
285 Farrar Boulevard, Johnston

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Australia
Coordinates12°29′54″S 131°00′32″E / 12.4982°S 131.0089°E / -12.4982; 131.0089
Information
TypeIndependent co-educational secondary school
MottoLead with Courage
DenominationRoman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Saint Mary MacKillop
Established2012; 12 years ago (2012)
PrincipalLucas Hurley (2021–present)
Years712
Enrolment~800
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)Ochre, navy, white, grey
    
Websitewww.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au

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]

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References

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  1. ^ "Education Directory - School profile". directory.ntschools.net. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  2. ^ "MacKillop Catholic College - Palmerston NT — Our Story". www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  3. ^ "School profile | My School". www.myschool.edu.au. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  4. ^ a b "MacKillop Catholic College - Palmerston NT — Our Heritage". www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  5. ^ "RUGBY CLUB | mackillopsaints". mackillopsaints NEW. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  6. ^ "About - Mash Netball Club Inc". mashnetball.com. Retrieved 18 June 2018.