Coorparoo Schools: A Suburb Drawcard
The Henry Wong Team® – Reach More Buyers.
Henry here, from The Henry Wong Team®. Let’s talk about the amazing Coorparoo schools.
Coorparoo has shown enduring appeal as a family-friendly lifestyle suburb, with families drawn to it for the range of conveniences, parks and amenities on offer. Not to mention the easy accessibility and the proximity to the attractions of Brisbane city! Those families that do move here really are spoiled for choice when it comes to Coorparoo schools.
Within the suburb there are a number of state and private schools you can send your kids to. We want to take a closer look at these schools today, which are so important to the makeup and the appeal of Coorparoo, particularly to families. They help make our local Coorparoo community special. Let’s dive in!
Villanova College
School Address: 24 Sixth Avenue, Coorparoo
Sector: Catholic
Gender: Male
Number of Students: 1388
Years: 5-12
NAPLAN scores: Above Average
Motto: ‘Vincit Veritas’ (Truth Conquers)
About: Villanova is a faith-based school founded in the Catholic religion. It takes a very inclusive and supportive approach to education, promoting active community engagement and giving students real opportunities to make an impact in the world outside school. Through this, it doesn’t lose sight of well-rounded learning. The facilities in the classroom and on the sportsfield are excellent, and there’s a huge range of extra-curricular activities on offer.
Coorparoo State School
School Address: 327 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo
Sector: Independent Public
Gender: Male and Female
Number of Students: 848
Years: Prep to Year 6
NAPLAN scores: Above Average
Motto: On the Wings of Wisdom
About: This heritage-listed school was initially built in 1907, and the grounds retain a stately and distinguished presence. With a supportive community and a rigorous, impassioned approach to learning, this is a primary school that sets up kids well for their senior years. A wide range of extracurricular activities and sports are offered, and the kids enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
School Address: Norfolk Street, Coorparoo
Sector: Catholic
Gender: Male and Female
Number of Students: 600
Years: Prep to Year 6
NAPLAN scores: Above Average
Motto: By Prayer and Action We Follow Christ
About: Established in 1941, Our Lady of Mt Carmel provides a supportive and spiritual learning environment for boys and girls. PE and sport are an integral part of the curriculum, and children are encouraged to engage and participate. There is also a strong emphasis on the arts, music and drama, while the classrooms and labs make use of advanced technology to provide the kids with a modern education.
St James Catholic Primary School
School Address: 92 Kirkland Avenue, Coorparoo
Sector: Catholic
Gender: Boys and Girls
Number of Students:
Years: Prep to Year 6
NAPLAN scores: Above Average
Motto: Learn and Act with Heart and Mind
About: St James offers a warm and inviting community for your child to be a part of, giving them an exceptional, faith-based educational arena to guide their growth. This is a school where your child is nurtured academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually, becoming a lifelong learner who is set up to take on the world.
Loreto College
School Address: 415 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo
Sector: Catholic
Gender: Girls
Number of Students: 700
Years: 7 to 12
NAPLAN scores: Above Average
Motto: ‘Cruci Dum Spiro Fido’ (While I Live, I Believe in the Cross)
About: Loreto College was founded in 1928, and in the years since has grown into one of Brisbane’s leading faith-based schools. The college places a strong priority on setting students up for life after school, really guiding them into their career pathways. It does this without losing sight of the need for a holistic education rooted in academic excellence and extra-curricular activities.
Coorparoo Secondary College
School Address: Stanley Street East and Cavendish Road, 4 Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo
Sector: State
Gender: Boys and Girls
Number of Students: 409
Years: 7 to 12
NAPLAN scores: Above Average
Motto: Creating Tomorrow Together
About: This is a very popular state school known for nurturing and accelerating student success, focusing on educational achievement, wellbeing, culture and inclusion. Students have the opportunity to be involved in the arts, many sporting disciplines and an immense range of extra-curriculars. The beautifully maintained grounds are home to digital-equipped classrooms, science labs, a creative arts centre and even an outdoor amphitheatre!
