• Source: Oxley College (Burradoo)

Oxley College is an independent school located in Burradoo, New South Wales, Australia. It is a member of the Round Square network of schools.




History


The college was founded in 1983 as part of a non-profit project by the local community. A $600,000 (equivalent to $2,377,587 in 2022) building grant was provided by the Commonwealth Schools Commission, and local investment brought the total funding to $1 million. The college had an initial enrolment of 24 students, with a goal of enrolling 350 students within a few years of opening. The College takes its name from Australian explorer, John Oxley.




Houses


The college houses are named after notable Australian pioneers in specific fields. The senior school consists of six houses: Dobell, Durack, Florey, Mawson, Monash, and Oodgeroo. The junior school has three houses: Chisholm, Flynn, and Walton.




See also


List of non-government schools in New South Wales




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Oxley College (Burradoo)
• Oxley College
• John Oxley
• Burradoo, New South Wales
• Bowral
• History of Bowral
• List of schools in Illawarra and the South East
• List of non-government schools in New South Wales
• Australian Christian College – Moreton
• Australian Christian College – Marsden Park