St Columban's College is an

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systemic secondary day school for boys and girls, located in

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. Founded by the

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in 1928,

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school has been run via the Catholic Education Office of the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1986. Situated on , the school caters for approximately 1,200 students from

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. The campus is located approximately north of

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. The campus moved to Caboolture in 1997 from the original college site at

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due to changing demographics of that inner-Brisbane suburban area.

History

St Columban's was established by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1928 at Albion as a school for boys.St Columban's College History
Retrieved 4 April 2010. St Columban's College commenced as another practical outreach by the Congregation of the Christian Brothers, in providing readily accessible education for young boys. The college developed a working-class identity with strong patronage from the racing fraternity, reaching a maximum enrolment of some 850 boys from Years 5 to 12 during the 1980s. Always supported by an active parental group, the college thrived through the 1960s and 1970s, being associated with some well-known Brisbane events, including the Colana Carnival. Throughout its history the college gained a reputation for having a strong identity in sport, with its students being called upon to ‘have a go’. St Columban's College is the only founding member of

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association, established in 1947, which continues to compete in the competition. In 1985 the Congregation of the Christian Brothers formally handed the college over to the Archdiocese of Brisbane. In 1988 and 1989, the intake for Year 8 slowly dropped. Michael Harkin, the second lay principal, attempted to stem the loss of enrolments that followed during these ensuing years. Despite these efforts, the drop in numbers became steady and continuous. In 1989, number had dropped to 425 students when only 15 years earlier, numbers were at 800. In 1995 a decision was made to relocate a financially unviable college campus to Caboolture. Preparation commenced for a new co-educational campus with an inventory created of how and what to move from a college in order to preserve its best qualities.

Notable alumni

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politician, former Australian Democrats and Greens Senator for Queensland * Peter Bonnerartist, winner Dobell Prize for drawing *

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Australian soccer player *

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sprinter, bronze medalist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games *

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rugby league player for Queensland Maroons and Australian Kangaroos *

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swimmer who competed in the Paralympic Games *

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Bishop of Townsville; 6th President of the

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boxer, bronze medalist at the 2018 Commonwealth Games * Luke Williamsonrugby league player for Adelaide, Canberra, and Manly *

Harry Wright (RAAF officer) Harold John Alfred Wright , (28 December 1919 – 29 January 1991) was an Australian air force officer and activist. Wright was born in New Farm to artist Harold John Austin Wright and Kathleen May, ''née'' Bohan. He attended St Columban's C ...

- Australian air force officer and activist

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St. Columban's College
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Columban's College Caboolture High schools in Queensland Educational institutions established in 1928 Catholic secondary schools in Queensland Schools in South East Queensland 1928 establishments in Australia The Associated Schools member schools Former Congregation of Christian Brothers schools in Australia Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane

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Notable alumni

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