JPC Makes a Difference 

There is a deep sense of pride in wearing the burgundy and blue for all who are part of the John Paul College (JPC) Family. Built by the community for the community, our values are defined in our school motto Unity | Christ | Learning and remain as strong today as they were when we first opened in 1982.

Located 20 minutes south of Brisbane's CBD, the JPC campus features extensive natural bushland and modern facilities to support a cutting-edge technology program and wide-ranging cultural and sporting opportunities. JPC's close proximity to the CBD ensures convenient and local bus routes are available in your local area for students.

JPC delivers a contemporary co-educational curriculum grounded in traditional values from Early Learning to Year 12. Our students are at the heart of all we do, and this is reflected in our purpose: To Educate, To Inspire, To Make a Difference.

Students are encouraged to participate in one of the most extensive co-curricular sporting programs of any Australian school, in a wide range of team and individual sports. The College maintains a proud record of sporting achievements, both nationally and internationally. John Paul College has also sustained an outstanding record of high achievement in the Performing Arts. Within the School of Performing Arts, students can participate in group or private instrumental, vocal, dance and drama lessons on a weekly basis. Each student's talent is further enhanced by involvement in an extensive and highly profiled performance program.

Life, learning and belonging in a true village atmosphere. Students come to JPC from across Australia and the world to join our boarding program which provides boutique, village-style accommodation nestled in native bushland adjacent to the main campus.

The College offers one of the lowest staff-to-student ratios of any Australian boarding school, reflecting the value we place on the safety and wellbeing of students entrusted to our care.

Accommodation is provided in villas which house eight students in four twin-share bedrooms, each bedroom with its own bathroom. A communal kitchenette and lounge encourage shared conversations for villa residents.

Offering increased privacy and independence, all villas are equipped with swipe pass security technology and are within immediate proximity of staff accommodation.

Boarders have access to recreational facilities including ovals, a games room, Boarders have access to recreational facilities including ovals, a games room, a dining hall, a basketball court, a fire pit and full use of the facilities at JPC including our aquatics centre, double-court indoor stadium and gymnasium.

Dedicated JPC Bus Network

JPC Scholarships

The John Paul College scholarship and bursary program is open to new students entering JPC from Year 5 and is designed to identify and celebrate students who have strengths and expertise in a variety of areas, providing opportunities for students to develop and be challenged in a nurturing environment.

We offer part remission of fees to students who meet the standards set out for each individual scholarship category for the tenure of their study at JPC.

We have a strong commitment to assisting students who would greatly benefit from a JPC education, but who, without financial aid, would be unable to attend.

Please note scholarships for existing students are available from Years 7 to 10, for the tenure of their study at JPC, until the end of Year 10.

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Since 1982, we have built a College and a culture in which we demonstrate care for each other – for people both in and beyond our community. 

As a Christian Ecumenical College founded on the motto, Unity | Christ | Learning, we remain true to these in 2024.

Daily, we can see it through the interactions of students across the College as they reach out to help each other. It can be seen in our Year 12 classmates when they visit the classes of younger students or when an older accomplished musician takes the time to play in a beginner band and encourage the younger students.

We are a unique College. To have students from more than 45 different nationalities is a remarkable reflection of the broader Australian population and I am intensely proud of our harmonious and compassionate JPC Family as we respect and nurture our multi-faith community.

We know that parent and broader family involvement in the life of each student makes a difference in the manner in which he or she integrates into school life and also has an impact on their academic outcomes. Parents who are interested and engaged in their child’s schooling, help support that young person to get the best out of their schooling journey. As a College, we want to partner with you to ensure that your child or children take full advantage of the extensive opportunities offered by the College and that they embrace the academic life of our school, with energy, focus and commitment.

We are a College that is serious about academic outcomes. Our rich and diverse co-curricular program provides a quality and balanced all-round approach to our educational offering. Our students are at the heart of all we do, and this is reflected in our purpose; To Educate, To Inspire, To Make a Difference.

JPC delivers a contemporary co-education grounded in traditional values.JPC delivers a contemporary co-education grounded in traditional values. We create opportunities and pathways for all students to excel, develop character and become world-ready within our culturally diverse and inclusive community. We want them to be authentic young people who demonstrate responsibility and respect for others.

We Inspire Excellence in all that we do. Welcome to JPC.

Welcome to John Paul College.

Mr Craig Merritt

Principal

John Paul International College (JPIC) has been providing high-quality education to international students since 1997. Our focus is on preparing students for success in Australian primary and high schools by providing English language preparation and cultural understanding. We are located just 20 minutes south of Brisbane's CBD, in a campus featuring modern facilities and extensive natural bushland. Our cutting-edge technology program and cultural and sporting opportunities provide a well-rounded education experience for our students.

As a winner of the 2022 Premier of Queensland's Export Award for International Education & Training, we are proud to be recognised as a leading provider of primary and high school preparation courses. Our preparation courses cover a range of subjects, including mathematics, English, science, and social studies, and our immersive and engaging curriculum helps students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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