Canterbury College (Waterford)
| Canterbury College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Waterford, Queensland Australia | |
| Coordinates | 27°42′32.72″S 153°08′58.39″E / 27.7090889°S 153.1495528°ECoordinates: 27°42′32.72″S 153°08′58.39″E / 27.7090889°S 153.1495528°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, Co-educational |
| Motto | The Better Prepared The Stronger |
| Established | 1987 |
| Head of College | Mrs Donna Anderson |
| Grades | Kindergarten (from age 3) – 12 |
| Enrolment | Approximately 1420 |
| Campus | 69 Hectares (Urban) |
| Colour(s) | Red, Navy Blue & White |
| Affiliation | The Associated Schools (TAS), The Junior Associated Schools (JTAS) |
| Website | www.canterbury.qld.edu.au |
Canterbury College is an independent co-educational day school affiliated with the Anglican Church of Australia.
The campus is located on 32 hectares in Waterford, between Beenleigh and Loganlea near Woodlands.
History
Canterbury College was established in 1987, with seventy-three students in three classes in Years 6, 7 and 8. Student numbers have grown quickly and it now has an enrolment of 1,250 students, from Pre-Prep (Kindergarten) to Year Twelve.[1]
Academic results
In 2013, 27 per cent of eligible Year 12 students received an OP 1 - 5 and 99 per cent of applying students received a placement and are currently studying at University.
The College's Years 3, 5 and 7 students all achieved at or well above State and National averages in the 2014 NAPLAN testing.
Senior School
On-campus university programs are available and Year 12 students are able to study a university subject while at school.
Middle School
The College's Year 7 program has been established in Middle School since 2004.
References
- ↑ "ABOUT CANTERBURY". Canterbury College. Archived from the original on 2006-10-17. Retrieved 2009-08-04.