Saint Joseph's College (SJC) is an
independent
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co-educational
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secondary day school
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, located in
Banora Point, near , the
Northern Rivers
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, Australia. Founded in 1993, the college is administered by the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Lismore
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and associated with the Parish of St Joseph, along with St Joseph's Primary School and St James' Primary School, the latter of which is situated on the same campus. The college first opened in 1993 alongside St James' Primary School, with 115 students.
See also
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List of schools in Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast
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List of Catholic schools in New South Wales
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Catholic education in Australia
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References
External links
St Joseph's College Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Joseph's College, Tweed Heads
Educational institutions established in 1993
Catholic secondary schools in New South Wales
1993 establishments in Australia
Education in Tweed Heads, New South Wales