Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers

About the School

Columba Catholic College is an integral part of the Charters Towers community, and with a rich Christian history and inclusive culture, the College provides a modern and dynamic school environment.

Columba Catholic College has 600 students from rural and regional Queensland, as well as interstate and overseas, and boasts a strong cultural diversity. The college aims to encourage students to develop to their full potential and make a positive contribution to their community: locally, nationally and globally.

Columba Catholic College boasts state-of-the-art equipment, technology and facilities in a highly supportive learning environment that encourages the pursuit of excellence. The size of the College allows a broad curriculum, but the multicampus structure allows Columba to retain a small-school atmosphere.

The Columba Catholic College primary campus, St Mary’s, has recently undergone a multimillion dollar transformation that will provide students from Prep through to Year Six with modern and well resourced learning environments.

Secondary students at Columba Catholic College are exposed to a range of academic and extra-curricular activities within a supportive and nurturing environment. Careful career planning, academic monitoring and guidance is provided to ensure that each individual chooses a pathway suited to their interests and abilities.

Columba Catholic College provides a specialist boarding experience, which provides comprehensive care in a comfortable and protective boarding environment.