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St. John Paul College, Canberra | |
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Location | |
Coordinates | 35°10′38″S149°06′04″E / 35.177303°S 149.101161°E Coordinates: 35°10′38″S149°06′04″E / 35.177303°S 149.101161°E |
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Type | Systemic day co-educational high school |
Motto | Justice, Peace, Courage |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Established | 2013 |
Principal | Catherine Rey |
Years offered | 7-12 |
Enrolment | 800 (2018 [1] ) |
Colour(s) | Royal blue, sea blue & red |
Website | www |
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St John Paul II College follows the Australian Curriculum.
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