Kolbe Catholic College is an

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secondary

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, located in the suburb of

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within the

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Overview

The college was founded in 1989 by Brother Pat Carey, of the Order of the Christian Brothers, in Rockingham. The school has a current enrolment of more than 1200 students from Years 7 to 12. The college's motto, "Courage, Faith, Excellence", is inspired by their patron, Saint Maximilian Kolbe. The college is recognised as an

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Distinguished School and operates a 1:1

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Program for middle school students. The college is in close vicinity to the Mike Barnett Sports Complex, Rockingham Aquatic Centre and Transperth Bus Station.

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's campus and Murdoch Community Library are located immediately behind the college.

Houses

There are six houses at Kolbe Catholic College:

Notable alumni

Aaron Naughton Aaron Naughton (born 30 November 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Standing at 195 cm, Naughton is considered a key-position player who is renowned ...

(born 1999), Australian rules footballer * Kate Bartlett (born 1999), Australian rules footballer * Darcee Garbin (born 1994), basketball player *

Sophie Garbin Sophie Muriel Garbin (born 6 April 1997) is an Australian netball player. She was a member of the New South Wales Swifts teams that won the 2019 and 2021 Suncorp Super Netball titles. In 2017 she was also a member of the Western Sting team tha ...

(born 1997), netball player *

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(born 1999), netball player *

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References

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Overview

Houses

Notable alumni

See also

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