Gilroy Catholic College
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17-37 Marie Street, Castle Hill, New South Wales

Australia
Coordinates33°44′23″S 150°59′48″E / 33.7398108°S 150.9965631°E / -33.7398108; 150.9965631
Information
Typecomprehensive co-educational secondary day school
MottoChrist is my light
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1980; 44 years ago (1980)
OversightCatholic Education Office, Diocese of Parramatta
PrincipalCheryl Merryweather
Years7–12
Enrolment1,284[1]
Colour(s)Blue and gold   
Feeder schools
  • St Michael's, Baulkham Hills
  • Our Lady of Lourdes, Baulkham Hills South
  • St Bernadette's, Castle Hill
  • Our Lady of the Rosary, Kellyville
Websitewww.gilroy.catholic.edu.au
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Gilroy Catholic College is a Roman Catholic comprehensive co-educational secondary day school, located in Castle Hill, in the Hills District of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The College provides a Catholic and general education for students from Year 7 through to Year 12; it is administered by the Catholic Education Office of the Diocese of Parramatta.

History

Gilroy Catholic College was founded in 1980 and was built on the land formerly belonging to St Gabriel's School for the Hearing Impaired, thus making use of existing buildings.[2] The school was originally intended for students from Year 7 to Year 10, but extended to years 11 and 12 in 1982.[2]

Norman Gilroy

Gilroy Catholic College was named after Cardinal Sir Norman Thomas Gilroy, the first cardinal born in Australia. As well as adopting his name, the college also made Cardinal Gilroy's personal motto, "Christ is my light", its official motto.[2]

Government funding

On 9 February 2008, The Sydney Morning Herald reported that, according to Green Party analysis of government figures, Gilroy received $12.2 million more in federal government funding than its entitlement under the socioeconomic status (SES) formula.[3]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ^ "My School provides information that helps parents and the community in understanding the performance of schools over time".
  2. ^ a b c "Our Story". www.gilroy.catholic.edu.au. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  3. ^ Patty, Anna (9 February 2008). "How private schools owe taxpayer $2b". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 20 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Sean Abbott Biography, Height, Weight, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Wife, Family, Facts & More - Primes World". 27 July 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  5. ^ Machado, Lawrence (2 October 2017). "If I can make it, so can you: Trent Oeltjen". The Daily Telegraph.
  6. ^ "Inpress Issue #1125 by TheMusic.com.au - Issuu". issuu.com. 2 June 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2023.

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