Oxley College is an independent school located in Burradoo, New South Wales, Australia.[2] It is a member of the Round Square network of schools.[6]
| Oxley College | |
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| Location | |
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Australia | |
| Coordinates | 34°29′56″S 150°23′29″E / 34.49889°S 150.39139°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent school |
| Motto | Latin: Patientia et Fortitudine[1] (Patience and Fortitude) |
| Denomination | Non-denominational[2] |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Chair of the Board of Governors | Mrs Jane Crowley[3] |
| Head of College (K–12) | Mr Scott Bedingfield[4] |
| Head of Senior School | Mr Mark Case[5] |
| Head of Junior School | Miss Jane Campion[5] |
| Years | P–12[2] |
| Gender | Co-educational[2] |
| Enrolment | 838 (2022)[1] |
| Website | www |
History
The college was founded in 1983 as part of a non-profit project by the local community. A $600,000 (equivalent to $2,377,587 in 2022) building grant was provided by the Commonwealth Schools Commission, and local investment brought the total funding to $1 million.[7][8] The college had an initial enrolment of 24 students, with a goal of enrolling 350 students within a few years of opening.[1][7] The College takes its name from Australian explorer, John Oxley. [2]
Houses
The college houses are named after notable Australian pioneers in specific fields. The senior school consists of six houses: Dobell, Durack, Florey, Mawson, Monash, and Oodgeroo. The junior school has three houses: Chisholm, Flynn, and Walton.[9]