St Joseph's Nudgee College Boondall QLD

Enrolment Link

https://www.nudgee.com/admissions/how-to-apply

Principal

Mr Scott Thomson

School Type

Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Campus Anatomy

Single School Location
Integrated Boarding Campus

School Character

Catholic

Year Levels

Years 5-12

Religion

Catholic

Fees Web Link

https://www.nudgee.com/admissions/how-to-apply/fees

International Students (CRICOS registered school)

Yes

CRICOS Provider Code

00572G

Main Gender

Boys

Student Enrolments

1700

Gifted and Talented Program

Boarding

Boarding Available

Strong focus on...

Academic Achievement
Co-curricular Activities
Community
Creative Arts
Employment Pathways
Gifted and Talented
Music
Pastoral Care / Guidance
Performing Arts
Personal Values
Science/Technology
Social & Emotional Learning
Sport
Tertiary Pathways

Language Subjects

Japanese

Representative Sports

Athletics (Track & Field)
Basketball
Chess
Cricket
Cross Country Running
Debating
Football (Soccer)
Rowing
Rugby Union
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball

Overview

More than 1,700 day and boarding students from Year 5 to Year 12 call St Joseph's Nudgee College their school. Of these students, more than 315 are boarders who call Nudgee College their home from home. Our boys are passionate about their school, learning, and making the most of every opportunity.

Curriculum

At Nudgee College, our academic program is built to liberate the hearts and minds of future leaders. Our learning culture is underpinned by a broad curriculum, delivered using evidence based practice for the purpose of strengthening student engagement, enhancing learning outcomes and opening up extensive pathway options beyond school.

Facilities

The beauty of Nudgee College is everything is in one place. Our 136-hectare site houses:
An auditorium
Basketball courts - both indoor and outdoor
Conference Centre
Chapel
13 fields
Two gyms
Oval and running track
Two swimming pools
Skills and training facilities
Tennis courts
Rowing and recreational facility at Wyampa Road
And even a place for our 20+ tonne of cattle!

Extras

As a member of the Queensland Greater Public Schools (GPS) Association, the College provides a healthy and social opportunity for large numbers of boys to take part in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. These include Cricket, Debating, Rowing, Swimming, Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Basketball, Chess, Rugby and Track and Field. There are many other clubs and teams that students can be part of, including Theatresports, various music ensembles and bands, and Cattle Club.

Boarding Information

Nudgee College Boarding is a true home away from home for our students. With a comprehensive pastoral care system including a Head of Boarding House, Assistant Head of House, House Mother, and a wealth of supervisors, as well as on-site healthcare, chefs, learning support staff, and more, this network of care ensures each boarder has a wide array of staff members they can reach out to for support.

The dedicated staff, including Heads of Boarding House, House Mums and Supervisors, provide a supportive home-like environment. The on-campus Health Centre is staffed with highly skilled and caring nurses 24/7, with doctors, dentists, podiatrists and physiotherapists on call.

Outside of the campus, students are treated to various activities and outings planned by the dedicated Recreation Coordinator, including trips to theme parks or sporting matches, cinema or shopping centre visits, laser skirmish, hiking, beach outings, futsal competitions, and much more.

Values

Faith
Courage
Justice
Excellence
Community
Authenticity

Vision

For our young men to strive in the spiritual, academic, social, personal, cultural, and sporting aspects of life to become Signum Fidei - ‘Signs of Faith’ for the world.

Mission Statement

We provide an education that will liberate hearts and minds following in the footsteps
of Blessed Edmund Rice.

Transport Options

The College provides bus services to and from the College for fare-paying students. Our Bus Travel Management system is called BusMinder, with students using their Student ID cards to access the bus services.

All students are set up with a BusMinder account and Parents/Caregivers use the associated BusMinder Parent App to manage fare payments and use the safety features. Further details on the BusMinder System are available at the College Bus Travel site.

School Run Route Maps and Stops

To find which Bus Run is best for your son, you can view multiple School Run Map runs here (best viewed on a PC).

The 2024 routes are listed below. Routes are reviewed annually to best service current students.

Run 1 - Eatons Hill ( view stops ) Albany Creek, Albany Hills, Bridgeman Downs, Carseldine, Taigum

Run 2 - Bulimba ( view stops ) Hawthorne, Balmoral, Cannon Hill, Murarrie, Eagle Farm, Ascot, Hendra, Clayfield, Northgate

Run 3 - Ascot ( view stops ) Ascot, Clayfield, Eagle Junction, Kalinga, Nundah, Northgate

Run 4 - The Gap (view stops ) Keperra, Ferny Grove, Ferny Hills, Bunya, McDowall, Chermside West, Aspley, Geebung

Run 5 - Samford ( view stops ) Highvale, Samford Valley, Closeburn, Draper

Run 6 - Paddington ( view stops ) Spring Hill, Wilston, Grange, Lutwyche, Kedron, Wavell Heights

Run 7 - Bardon (view stops ) Ashgrove, Newmarket, Alderley, Stafford, Stafford Heights, Chermside West, Chermside, Wavell Heights

Run 8 - North Lakes ( view stops ) Deception Bay, Rothwell, Mango Hill, Dakabin, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs

Run 9 - Cashmere ( view stops ) Cashmere, Warner, Warner Lakes, Brendale, Bald Hills, Carseldine, Fitzgibbon Chase, Taigum

Run 10 - Redcliffe ( view stops ) Newport, Scarborough, Margate, Woody Point, Clontarf, Brighton, Sandgate, Deagon

Run 11 - Morayfield ( view stops ) Morayfield, Burpengary West, Narangba, Kurwongbah, Petrie, Lawnton, Strathpine, Bracken Ridge, Taigum

Run 12 - Everton Park ( view stops ) McDowall, Bridgeman Downs, Aspley, Zillmere

Run 13 - Wavell Heights (view stops ) Nundah, Kedron

Run 14 - New Farm ( view stops ) Newstead, Teneriffe, Fortitude Valley, Hamilton, Ascot, Hendra, Clayfield, Northgate

Run 15 - Wooloowin ( view stops ) Kalinga, Eagle Junction, Clayfield, Albion, Ascot, Wavell/Nundah, Virginia

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5pm - Sports Bus ( view stops ) Northgate, Hendra, Ascot, Hamilton

* Boondall Rail Bus ( view stops )

Boarders' Run – Sunshine Coast ( view stops )

Fares

Fare payment is managed by Parents/Carergivers through the BusMinder Parent App.

Casual travel is charged at a flat rate of $3.00 per trip for the Brisbane Metro School Runs (Runs 1-15, Boondall Rail Bus + 5pm Sports Bus).

Term Passes have been replaced with the “Auto Top Up” feature available with the $30.00 payment option in the BusMinder ParentApp.

Additionally, the College provides:

Sunshine Coast Boarders Run - a weekly service to and from the Sunshine Coast at $9.00 per trip - bookings are required and can be managed through the NC Transport Team App. Instructions for setting this up are here.
Goondiwindi Boarders Run - an end of term service to Goondiwindi via Toowoomba at $45.00 per trip - bookings are required and can be managed through Trybooking. A link to Trybooking is released 14 days prior to each trip and shared on the Nudgee College App and the Boarding Parents Facebook page.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are offered after completion and review of results from the ACER Scholarship Test and Enrolment Application form.

Applications for Years 7, 8, 9 or 10 2026 now open (closing on 1 February 2025 - ACER Test is 22 February 2025).

Please check your eligibility via the "Key standards for Academic Scholarships" below before applying.

To be eligible for an Academic Scholarship the student must complete the ACER Scholarship Test. The test will be conducted on 22 February 2025 and registrations for the test are now open. Please visit the ACER website to register for this test and indicate St Joseph's Nudgee College as the school you are applying for.

Please note that sitting the test does not guarantee a Scholarship offer. Offers will depend on test results as well as the College Application for Enrolment form.

Key standards for Academic Scholarships

Please note that Academic Scholarships are awarded at a 25% concession on annual tuition fees.

Open to students in Years 7, 8, 9 or 10 2026
ACER Scholarship Test Results
Overall academic performance and future potential evidence based on school reports
Diligence and application in academic studies
Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas
A demonstrated sense of community
Leadership capacity
Australian citizen or permanent resident

If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be considered, please complete this form to begin the process.

Applications Close 1 Februrary 2025

Apply Online

The ACER Scholarship Test for 2026 applications will be conducted on 22 February 2025

Register for the ACER Scholarship Test

Performing Arts scholarships are available in Music, Debating and Chess for Years 7, 8, 9 or 10.

Applications for 2026 now open (closing on 31 March 2025).

Please check your eligibility via the "Key standards for Performing Arts Scholarships" below before applying.

Performing Arts Scholarships acknowledge and reward high-achieving students as determined by academic performance, results in Music, Chess and Debating and successful interview.

Key Standards for Music Scholarship

Key standards for Performing Arts Scholarship

Entering Year 7, 8, 9 or 10
High academic performance and future potential based on school reports
Diligence and application in academic studies
Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas
A demonstrated sense of community
Leadership capacity
Australian citizen or permanent resident

The following minimum achievements are required for Performing Art Scholarship - Music;

Chordophones

Piano - Grade 5

Brass

Trumpet - Grade 4
French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba - Grade 3

Percussion

Students can present on one or more instruments, including Snare Drum, Marimba or Vibraphone - Grade 3

Strings

Viola, Double Bass - Grade 3
Violin, Cello - Grade 4

Woodwind

Flute, Oboe, Bassoon - Grade 3
Saxophone, Clarinet - Grade 4

If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be considered, please complete this form to begin the process.

Applications close 31 March 2025

Apply Online

A very limited number of sport scholarship applications will be invited directly by our Sport Directors via Talent Identification (TID) selection. This is not an open application process. However, we do invite an Expression of Interest to provide a summary of your son's sporting achievements.

It is important to note the College does not offer 100% scholarships and parents and caregivers are required to pay the balance of all tuition fees and charges.

Key standards for Sport Scholarships

Minimum State and/or National Representation in chosen sport
Diligence and application in academic studies
Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas
A demonstrated sense of community
Leadership capacity
Australian citizen or permanent resident

If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to express your interest, please complete this form.

Apply as a full-fee paying student

Due to our incredible sport programs and facilities, many talented athletes will attend Nudgee College, as full-fee paying students, to further develop their skills and access the opportunities afforded to our students. We welcome you to submit an application for enrolment (full-fee paying) via our online application form.

Sport Scholarship applications are accepted by invitation only (TID process). If you would like to express your interest in a sport scholarship, please fill out the form below.

Expression of Interest Form