Claremont College (Tasmania)
Claremont College is a government comprehensive senior secondary school located in Claremont in the northern suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1990, the college caters for approximately 500 students in Years 11, 12 and optional year 13 and is administered by the Tasmanian Department of Education.
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Australia | |
| Coordinates | 42°47′43″S 147°14′59″E |
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| Type | Government comprehensive senior college |
| Established | 1990 |
| School district | Southern |
| Educational authority | Tasmanian Department of Education |
| Oversight | Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards & Certification |
| Teaching staff | 38.9 FTE (2018)[1] |
| Years | 11-13 |
| Enrolment | 457[1] (2019) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Blue and yellow |
| Website | claremontcollege |
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The college provides a full range of courses, preparing students for university, TAFE, traineeships and employment with courses delivered both on- and off-campus. The college overlooks the Derwent River, and is located approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the Hobart central business district. The college facilities include a drama auditorium, sport and recreation centre, library, various computer laboratories, canteen, and many sporting fields.
Notable alumni
- Luke Butterworth, cricket player[2]
- Dana Faletic, economist / Olympic rower[2]
- Brett Geeves, cricket player[2]
- Joanna Siejka, politician[2]
References
- "Claremont College, Claremont, TAS: School profile". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- "Hobart's star students: Claremont College graduates who have made a name for themselves". The Mercury. Tasmania, Australia. 18 March 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2019.