St Joseph's College is an
independent
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co-educational
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secondary day school
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, located in
Echuca
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,
Victoria
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, Australia. Established in 1886,
St. Joseph's works under the governance of the
Brigidine Sisters
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.
Notable former students
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Harley Reid – AFL player
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Andrew Walker – AFL player
See also
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List of non-government schools in Victoria
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Victorian Certificate of Education
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Vocational Education and Training
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Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
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References
External links
St. Joseph's College, echuca website
Educational institutions established in 1886
Catholic secondary schools in Victoria (state)
Brigidine schools
1886 establishments in Australia
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