Why
choose Good Samaritan Catholic College?
Blessed
with a compassionate team, we will be united in our dedication to excellence in
teaching and caring for your child. A Catholic education truly encourages
individual excellence, whatever your child’s talents may be. And our College
will offer a seamless transition from Prep through to Year 12.
We
promise to bring out the best in your child; to give them the space to develop
their spirituality, to encourage them to understand and celebrate difference,
and to be kind to others.
What is the ethos of the College?
We
are proud to embrace the Benedictine tradition of the Sisters of the Good
Samaritan which places strong emphasis on education and the importance of
balance in life between work, prayer and recreation. Every Good Samaritan
student will be encouraged to live and uphold Catholic values and – without
exception – be compassionate and tolerant.
How
do I apply?
Enrolment applications are open throughout the school year. We
encourage you to complete an online application today. Applications are currently being accepted for 2023 - 2025.
Where
is the College located?
The
11.56 hectares campus is located in Parklakes 2, on Parklakes Drive, Bli Bli.
A
short drive from the new Maroochydore CBD and five minutes drive from the Bli
Bli shopping precinct, the campus is easily accessible from the Bruce Highway. Parklakes
2 comprises family homes surrounded by 20 hectares of forest with nature trails,
floating wetlands, two child care centres and a sports complex.
Learn
more about the College Master Plan
What
Years can I apply for?
The College opened in 2019 with Prep to Year 3 in Primary and Year 7 in
Secondary, and will eventual grow to 1500 students. The size of the College will grow year-on-year as students move to upper Year levels. By 2024 the College will have students in all year levels from Prep - Year 12.
When
can my child begin Prep?
It
is compulsory for all Queensland children to undertake a full-time Prep year,
prior to Year 1. To enrol in Prep your child must turn 5 by 30 June in the year
of attendance in Prep.
Do
I need to be Catholic?
You
– and your child - do not need to be Catholic to attend Good Samaritan Catholic
College.
Enrolment
applications may be made, regardless of your faith background. Children who are
baptised Catholic are given priority of enrolment. Catholic families outside
our Parish, and non-Catholics who support the ethos of an inclusive and
community-centric education, are warmly welcomed to our community.
What
will it cost?
College
fees and our fee and levy policy may be found here. Our College joins the Brisbane Catholic
Education community of Sunshine Coast Catholic schools, including St Joseph’s
Primary School and St John’s College in Nambour, Siena Catholic Primary School and Siena College in Sippy Downs, Stella Maris Primary School in Maroochydore, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School located in Sunshine Beach and St Teresa's Catholic College, Noosaville. We always strive to ensure a
Catholic education is as affordable as possible, help families when needed and
offer significant discounts for more than one child.
Why
an Archdiocesan Catholic School?
Archdiocesan
Catholic Schools equip over 72,000 students from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane
and the Gold Coast with the foundations of life-long learning skills and values
to positively contribute to community life. Good Samaritan College belongs to a
network of more than 140 schools. This allows us to achieve significant economies of
scale in many areas and delivers an excellent education at an accessible price
point. And of course, a Catholic education is underpinned by values that set
your child on the path to become a socially aware and compassionate adult.