St Paul's College, Kempsey

St Paul's College
Location
Sea Street, West Kempsey, New South Wales Australia
Coordinates	31°03′40″S 152°49′24″E
Information
Type	Independent co-educational secondary day school
Motto	Let Your Light Shine
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Established	1965; 60 years ago (1965)
Principal	David Johns
Years	7–12
Enrollment	c. 1,000
Colour(s)	Light and dark blue
Website	www.kmpslism.catholic.edu.au

St Paul's College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day school, located in West Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia. The school caters for students in Year 7 to Year 12.

History

The school was built on the land originally inhabited by the Dunghutti people.[1] The school was established 1965, and in In 1973 merged with St Pius X Regional High School for girls (which it had previously shared a library with) and became Macleay Regional Catholic High School. In 1985, the name of the school was reverted back to its original name, St. Paul’s College.[2]

Notable alumni

• Albert Kelly, Rugby League player.[3]
• Aiden Tolman, Rugby League player[4]

See also

• List of Catholic schools in New South Wales
• Catholic education in Australia

References

1. Schoolzine. "Welcome to Country - St Paul's College, Kempsey". St Paul's College, Kempsey Website. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
2. Schoolzine. "College History - St Paul's College, Kempsey". St Paul's College, Kempsey Website. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
3. "Mid North Coast's Albert Kelly to return home after injury". The Macleay Argus. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
4. "Aiden Tolman's remarkable journey from Hat Head to NRL inspires involvement in partnership". The Macleay Argus. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2023.