Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale

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Mackillop Catholic College
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Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale
91 Sparks Rd, Woongarrah, New South Wales, Australia 2259
Coordinates 33°14′29″S151°28′05″E / 33.24130°S 151.46795°E / -33.24130; 151.46795
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Former nameThe Blessed Mary Mackillop Catholic College
School type Private
MottoChrist Our Light
Religious affiliation(s) Catholicism
Patron saint(s) Mary Mackillop
Established2003
FoundersJanine Silver, Stephen Aitken, Father John Hodgson, Debra Ferguson, Michael Rickards, Katherine Ardern,
PrincipalTanya Appleby
Years offered Kindergarten – Year 12
CampusesPrimary, Secondary
HousesTemuka   Penola  
Gesu   Fitzroy  
Alma   Kincumber  
Colour(s)  Red
  White
  Blue
MascotKiwi, Stingray, Wolf, Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Eagle
Website Official site

Mackillop Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational primary and secondary school located in both the Central Coast suburbs of Woongarrah and Warnervale. [1] [2] It is administered by Catholic Schools Broken Bay [3] , with an enrolment of 1,511 students and a teaching staff of 127, as of 2023. [2] The school serves students from Kindergarten to Year 12. [2]

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History

The school opened in 2003 and had its 10th anniversary in 2013. [4] Between its opening in 2003 and 2009, the school underwent further construction, with the total cost reaching $44 million. [5] In 2024, a plan for another $5 million toward facilities was submitted to the Central Coast Council. [6] The plan is still under review by the council as of January 2025. [7]

The first graduating class occurred in 2008, with 80 out of the 131 foundation students obtaining the Higher School Certificate. [8]

Demographics

In 2021, the school had a student enrolment of 1,489 students with 121 teachers (104.5 full-time equivalent) and 32 non-teaching staff (21.6 full-time equivalent). Female enrolments consisted of 763 students and Male enrolments consisted of 726 students; Indigenous enrolments accounted for a total of 7% and 16% of students had a language background other than English. [9]

Mackillop Catholic College Enrolment Data from 2008 to 2023 Mackillop Catholic College (Warnervale) Historical Enrolment Data.png
Mackillop Catholic College Enrolment Data from 2008 to 2023

In 2022, the school had a student enrolment of 1,484 students with 121 teachers (107.1 full-time equivalent) and 35 non-teaching staff (23.4 full-time equivalent). Female enrolments consisted of 769 students and Male enrolments consisted of 715 students; Indigenous enrolments accounted for a total of 6% and 18% of students had a language background other than English. [9]

In 2023, the school had a student enrolment of 1,511 with 127 teachers (114.7 full-time equivalent) and 37 non-teaching staff (24.3 full-time equivalent). Female enrolments consisted of 796 students and Male enrolments consisted of 715 students; Indigenous enrolments accounted for a total of 7% and 20% of students had a language background other than English. [2]

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ "MacKillop Catholic College - Warnervale". Australian Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "ACARA Data Access Program – School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority . Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  3. ↑ "MacKillop Catholic College". Catholic Schools. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Celebrating Ten Years at MacKillop Warnervale". Catholic Schools Broken Bay. Archived from the original on 23 October 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  5. ↑ "Our Facilities". MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale. 16 July 2009. Archived from the original on 16 July 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  6. ↑ "College $5M upgrade for more students". Central Coast News. 11 September 2024. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  7. ↑ "Central Coast Council - Application Number DA/1200/2024". Central Coast Council . Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  8. ↑ "2008 Inaugural HSC Students Shine their Light!". MacKillop Catholic College. 14 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 April 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2008 – 2023". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority . Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  10. ↑ "Schoolboys depart for European tour". National Rugby League. 21 November 2014. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  11. ↑ "Personal life". Lazarbeam Merch. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
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