Kolbe Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day school, located in the suburb of Rockingham, Western Australia within the Archdiocese of Perth.
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 enrollment of more than 1200 students from Years 7 to 12. The College's motto, "Courage, Faith, and above all, Excellence", is inspired by their patron, Saint Maximilian Kolbe. The College is recognised as an Apple Distinguished School and operates a 1:1 iPad Program for middle school students.
The College is in close vicinity to the Mike Barnett Sports Complex, Rockingham Aquatic Centre and Transperth Bus Station. Murdoch University's campus and Murdoch Community Library are located immediately behind the College.
Houses There are six houses at Kolbe Catholic College: HouseColourName originChisholmRedNamed after Caroline Chisholm.LoyolaPurpleNamed after Saint Ignatius of LoyolaMacKillopYellowNamed after Saint Mary MacKillopRiceGreenNamed after Edmund Ignatius RiceTeresaBlueNamed after Saint Teresa of CalcuttaXavierTealNamed after Saint Francis Xavier
Notable alumni Aaron Naughton (born 1999), Australian rules footballer Kate Bartlett (born 1999), Australian rules footballer Darcee Garbin (born 1994), basketball player Sophie Garbin (born 1997), netball player Olivia Lewis (born 1999), netball player Chelsea Randall (born 1991), Australian rules footballer
See also
Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale List of schools in the Perth metropolitan area Catholic education in Australia
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