Mater Dei Catholic College is a
Catholic
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co-educational
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secondary day school
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catering for students in
Year 7
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to
Year 12
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, located in the
Wagga Wagga
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suburb of , in
New South Wales
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, Australia.
Weekday boarding is available though Mount Erin Boarding.
History
Mater Dei Catholic College was established in 2003 by
Wagga Wagga Diocesan Catholic Schools Office as part of the decision in 1999 to establish two Catholic co-educational colleges from Years 7 to 12. Prior to this, there was two 7–10 Catholic High schools, one for boys (Saint Michael's Regional High School, Wagga) and one for girls (Mount Erin High School, Wagga). Then, in years 11 and 12, both schools merged to Trinity Senior High School, located at the current site of
Kildare Catholic College, Wagga.
Overview
The school is a Catholic secondary school in the Wagga Wagga Denerary and Diocese. It has five houses which are each named after significant people in the college's history. Kennedy (Blue), after Graham Kennedy, Rosarie (Red), after Sister Rosarie, Webber (Green), after Sister Webber, Caroll (Purple) House after Bishop Carroll and Sherrin (Gold) after Brother Carl Sherrin, principal of Trinity Senior High from 1988 to 1993.
Principals
The following individuals have served as College Principal:
Notable alumni
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Harrison Himmelberg – AFL Footballer
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Matthew Kennedy – AFL Footballer
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Harry Cunningham – AFL Footballer
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Elliott Himmelberg – AFL Footballer
See also
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List of Catholic schools in New South Wales
Below is list of Catholic schools in the state of New South Wales. It is correct as of June 2023.
Systemic primary schools
Catholic high and K–12 schools
Special schools
See also
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List of schools in the Riverina
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Catholic education in Australia
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References
Catholic secondary schools in New South Wales
Educational institutions established in 2003
2003 establishments in Australia
Education in Wagga Wagga
Roman Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga
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