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St Teresa's College, Abergowrie is an
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for boys, located in Abergowrie, approximately north west of Ingham, in
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. The school was established by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1933 and was called St Teresa's Agricultural College. Oversight of the school is managed by the
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Catholic Education Office.


Overview

The college enrols approximately 230 students who come from towns and communities from all across North Queensland as well as from
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. In 2010, St Teresa's College was recognised for its achievements in education being awarded the Deadly Award for the "Most Outstanding Achievement in Education". The principal is Angus Galletly.


See also

* Catholic education in Australia *
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* {{DEFAULTSORT:St Teresa's College, Abergowrie Educational institutions established in 1933 Private schools in Queensland Roman Catholic Diocese of Townsville Former Congregation of Christian Brothers schools in Australia 1933 establishments in Australia Catholic secondary schools in Queensland Boys' schools in Queensland Schools in Far North Queensland