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Cooloola Christian College (CCC) is an
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History

A public meeting took place on 5 May 1990, to assess public interest in establishing a Christian school within the region. The school was established on 1 January 1992, and opened on 3 February 1992, with 57 foundation students.


Demographics

In 2023, the school had a student enrollment of 470 with 44 teachers (35.4 full-time equivalent) and 38 non-teaching staff (25.6 full-time equivalent). Female enrollments consisted of 238 students and Male enrollments consisted of 232 students; Indigenous enrollments accounted for a total of 4% and 4% of students had a language background other than English.


See also

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Education in Australia Education in Australia encompasses the sectors of early childhood education (preschool) and primary education (primary schools), followed by secondary education (high schools), and finally tertiary education, which includes higher education ( ...
* List of schools in Wide Bay–Burnett


References


External links


Cooloola Christian College
Official website
CCC Early Learning Centre
Official website
CCC Solomon Islands Ministry
Official website
Solid Grounds Cafe at CCC
Official website {{Nondenominational Christian schools in Australia, state=autocollapse High schools in Queensland Nondenominational Christian schools in Queensland Schools in Wide Bay–Burnett Educational institutions established in 1992 1992 establishments in Australia