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About our school
What makes a school more than just a place to learn? For generations of boys, St Joseph’s Nudgee College has been exactly that, a community and a second home. Established in 1891, this Catholic day and boarding school in Brisbane’s north educates over 1,700 boys from Years 5 to 12, including 310 boarders.
Rooted in the Edmund Rice Tradition and guided by values like Inclusive Community, Justice, and Gospel Spirituality, Nudgee College is dedicated to forming young men of strong character and compassion who live out its motto, Signum Fidei – a ‘Sign of Faith’.
At Nudgee, education goes far beyond academics. The philosophy of ‘One Boy, Infinite Opportunities’ means every student is encouraged to explore diverse pathways, from high-level academic programs and vocational training to sports, arts, and social justice initiatives. The school fosters growth through a nurturing environment, innovative teaching, and strong pastoral care, helping boys build confidence, resilience, and independence. The boarding community, based on Faith, Family, Courage, and Trust, offers a supportive home away from home. Together, these experiences prepare students not just to succeed but to shape their futures with purpose and heart.
Since commencing my tenure at Nudgee College, I have emphasised that every boy’s first responsibility is to be a learner. Opportunities in sport, service, culture, and leadership are vital to holistic growth, but they are privileges earned through dedication to studies.
In 2025, our renewed Classroom Culture routines have fostered calmer, more productive learning environments, supported by feedback from students, staff, and families.
At Nudgee, we believe character is revealed in triumph and adversity, we aim to develop young men who embody humility, resilience, and service, leaders who put the needs of others first and live the true Signum Fidei.
Quick Facts
135 years of educational excellence and innovation
Strong athletic and sporting program with state and national recognition
Offers one of Queensland’s widest academic and vocational curriculum pathways
Guided by Catholic values, fostering students’ spiritual, academic, and personal growth
Awarded Australian Boarding School of the Year in 2024
Student Wellbeing and Personal Development Program
Social justice and sustainability programs that students can immerse themselves in
Extensive co-curricular opportunities: sports, performing arts, and cultural pursuits
At St Joseph’s Nudgee College, we recognise that preparing young men for the future requires both embracing innovation and holding steadfast to the values and methods that have shaped generations […]
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Facilities
136-hectare campus,
Housing 13 playing fields,
An Olympic-standard nine lane athletics track,
Two heated swimming pools – 50m & 25m,
A gymnasium, basketball courts – indoor and outdoor,
12 tennis courts,
Onsite agricultural centre with cattle, and a dedicated skills and training centre.
A modern academic hub with flexible learning spaces and a multi-storey library for group and individual study.
Modern music and art studios, a 400-seat auditorium, and an Esports room
Our outstanding Boarding Village features spacious individual rooms, shared common areas for study and recreation, and a large communal courtyard with an eco-friendly design.