History
Local church congregations wanted to establish an independent, affordable, co-educational College in the developing north-western suburbs of Sydney. The aim was to provide a high quality education that was academically strong and well rounded, delivered in a clear Christian context. William Clarke College opened in 1988 with 113 students in Years 7 and 8 using the St Stephen's Anglican Church in Kellyville as a temporary site. The college is named after the Rev William Branwhite Clarke, who was a minister of the gospel and the first incumbent of the Parish of Castle Hill, Rouse Hill and Dural. As well as his parish duties, he was the second Headmaster of The King's School in Parramatta and a scientist who is remembered as the founder of Australian Geology. The college has over 1600 students and 200 staff. Dr Marsh was appointed the third Headmaster to succeed David Raphael in 2017. In 2007 the college introduced a Junior School (Kindergarten to Year 4), Middle School (Years 5–8) and Senior School (Years 9–12). In 2015 the college opened a Preparatory School. From 2018, the college's structure was changed to P-6 (Primary) and 7-12 (Secondary).School Houses
See also
*References
External links
* {{Authority control 1988 establishments in Australia Anglican secondary schools in Sydney Anglican primary schools in Sydney Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools Educational institutions established in 1988 The Hills Shire