Canterbury College is an independent Anglican co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in Waterford, an outer suburb of Brisbane, between Beenleigh and Loganlea near Woodlands, in Queensland, Australia.
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| Canterbury College | |
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| Coordinates | 27°42′33″S 153°08′58″E |
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| Type | Independent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school |
| Motto | The Better Prepared The Stronger |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Established | 1987 |
| Head of College | Daniel Walker |
| Grades | Prep–12 |
| Enrolment | c. 1,420 |
| Campus | 69 hectares (170 acres) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Red, navy blue and white |
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| Website | canterbury |
Established in 1987, the College is located on 33 hectares (82 acres).[1]
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 1,650 students, from Pre-Prep (Kindergarten) to Year Twelve.[2]
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.[citation needed] The College's Years 3, 5 and 7 students all achieved at or well above State and National averages in the 2014 NAPLAN testing.[citation needed]
School structure
On-campus university programs are available and Year 12 students are able to study a university subject while at school. The College's Year 7 program has been established in Middle School since 2004.
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