Kolbe Catholic College, Rockingham

For Kolbe Catholic College in Greenvale Lakes, Victoria, see Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale.
Kolbe Catholic College
Location
Rockingham, WA
Australia
Coordinates 32°16′46.33″S 115°45′10.6″E / 32.2795361°S 115.752944°E / -32.2795361; 115.752944Coordinates: 32°16′46.33″S 115°45′10.6″E / 32.2795361°S 115.752944°E / -32.2795361; 115.752944
Information
Type Roman Catholic secondary college
Motto Courage Faith Excellence
Principal Robyn Miller
Years offered 7-12
Enrolment >1000

Kolbe Catholic College is a Roman Catholic secondary college situated in Rockingham, Western Australia,[1] within the Archdiocese of Perth.

The college was founded in 1989 by Brother Pat Carey, of the Christian Brothers, in Rockingham. The school has a current enrolment of more than 1000 students from Years 7 to 12. The College’s motto, "Courage, Faith, Excellence", is inspired by their patron, St Maximilian Kolbe. The college operates a 1:1 iPad Program for middle and senior school students and makes use of digital education tools.

The college is in close vicinity to the Rockingham Basketball Stadium, Rockingham Aquatic Centre, and extra sports grounds which are used by the students. Murdoch University's campus and Murdoch Community Library are located nearby the college. The educator saw several successful individuals graduate from its facilities including celebrity chef, Tiffany G.

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