St Johns College Dubbo

Total enrollments: 982 children. St Johns College Dubbo, a Year 7 to 10 Catholic Co-educational Secondary School in the Diocese of Bathurst services the needs of families in the Central Western Slopes and Plains region of NSW. Dubbo is a regional city whose economic base is derived from its service to the surrounding rural region. St Johns College seeks to provide high-quality education based on Catholic values and traditions. Catholic faith traditions infuse the college life not only through liturgy and prayer but also throughout college practices and procedures. Pastoral support programs are prominent and all students are expected to be involved in the retreat program. The college has a diverse curriculum servicing the needs of all students. Students not seeking an academic program are catered for by offerings of Vocational Education courses. The college supports disabled students within its structures. A whole-person centred educational philosophy gives the college an extra-curricular focus with sport, drama, music and dance featuring widely in the curriculum.