Padua College, Kedron QLD

‘Deus Meus Et Omnia’

Gender

Boys

Years

5-12

Enrolments

1550

Established: 1956

Principal: Mr Peter Elmore

Address: 80 Turner Road, Kedron 4031

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Key Information

Staff

117 Teaching

60 Non Teaching

Fees

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QCE Subjects

45

Languages

Japanese & Italian

Features

VET Available

Flagship Programs

Academic Excellence, Co-curricular Program, Innovative Teaching and Pedagogy, Outdoor Education and Camps Program, Social Justice & Community Program, Subject Range and Diversity,

About our school

The nature of the Padua College learning environment sees students supporting each other across a range of endeavours, understanding and experiencing that they are stronger together.

In an environment that supports self-worth and individuality, every Padua student is known and understood, and there is an explicit culture of acceptance, valuing excellence and personal endeavours, and community outreach.

Learning is student-centred and the College’s expert teaching team supports students to become self-aware, engaged learners, and creates opportunities for students to contribute to the community.

Senior students in Years 10 to 12 have opportunities to personalise their senior learning pathway, supported by a targeted mentoring program that ensures students have the connections and partnerships they need to achieve their best. Senior pathways are unique to students’ individual aspirations, strengths and passions; whether they be academic, creative, sporting, vocational, or a combination of these areas.

As the only school in Australia under the care of the Franciscan Friars, Padua College has been guided by the teaching of St Francis of Assisi for the past 68 years. This strength of community is transformational; an education at Padua develops young boys with promise into Good Men of Padua College.

Principal's Message

At Padua, we have an unwavering commitment to educating, developing and understanding ‘the whole boy’. We have created an environment of creativity, curiosity and critical thinking, enabling each and every Padua student to be the best they can be.

Our learners are inspired to continuously improve, discover new knowledge and skills, and ultimately to develop the wisdom to act justly and confidently.

In partnership with families and the Paduan community, we develop young men with a quiet strength – along with high expectations for personal endeavours and learning success – which enables them to achieve, grow and transform the community.

Mr Peter Elmore
Principal

Quick Facts

  • Only Australian school under the care of the Franciscan Friars.
  • Member of the largest private school sporting organisation in Queensland.
  • Cultural co-curricular opportunities allow all students to discover their interests.
  • Eight 2023 students placed in the top 1% for ATAR.
  • Ninety-two 2023 students graduated with one or more VET Qualific tion.
  • Home of the Franciscan Colleges Instrumental Program (FCIP).
  • Year 5 Music Immersion: all Year 5 students learn an instrument.
  • Volunteering and community service opportunities for all Year levels.
  • Bonaventure Program of Excellence for high-performing students in Years 7-9.
  • Outdoor Education Centre and camp ground in the Noosa Hinterland.

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Facilities

  • Flexible and innovative learning spaces,
  • A dedicated Junior Campus for Years 5 and 6,
  • A purpose-built Outdoor Education Centre and campground in the Noosa Hinterland, Extensive playing fields, Auditorium, College Hall extension due for completion 2025,
  • Design Studios,
  • Industrial Skills Centre,
  • Innovation Hubs,
  • 2 College libraries,
  • Student Wellbeing Centre,
  • Gym,
  • Swimming pool,
  • Science laboratories,
  • Music and production facilities,
  • Art and performing arts studios,
  • Chapel,
  • IT Centre,

2021 NAPLAN Results

Year Reading Writing Spelling Grammar Numeracy
Year 5 540 489 519 530 532
Year 7 566 537 566 563 581
Year 9 602 568 603 606 617

This table above shows the average student results for the year 2021. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au

2022 NAPLAN Results

Year Reading Writing Spelling Grammar Numeracy
Year 5 540 489 519 530 532
Year 7 566 537 566 563 581
Year 9 602 568 603 606 617

This table above shows the average student results for the year 2022. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au

Campus Locations

Main Campus

80 Turner Road, Kedron, 4031

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