News & Events

Named a 5-Star Best School for 2026

The Educator names John Paul College a 5-Star Best School for the second year in a row — judged on student support, safety and belonging, not only on results.

Achievements27 Aug 2026

Cum Laude honours for our international students

Summa, Magna and Cum Laude awards presented in every year level at the Semester 1 assembly — excellent results in all subjects, earned in a second language.

Achievements21 Aug 2026

Named a 2026 Export Awards finalist — for the seventh time

Shortlisted again for International Education and Training — the seventh time since 1998, in a category the College won outright in 2022.

Partnerships20 Aug 2026

Alumni spotlight: Min — national gold, and an Olympic goal

A new Study Queensland film follows our Korean swimmer from a friend’s recommendation and a worry about his English, to his first national gold medal — and on toward LA 2028.

Alumni14 Aug 2026

Alumni spotlight: Adam — from Level 3 English to the top 1%

He arrived from Guangdong in 2017 with Level 3 English. Six years later he graduated with an ATAR of 99.55 — the top 1% in Queensland.

Alumni13 Aug 2026

Alumni spotlight: John — from a preparation course to the top 3%

Arriving from Hong Kong with a four-month preparation course, John finished in the top 3% of the state and now studies Mathematics and Engineering at the University of Queensland.

Alumni24 Jul 2026

Alumni spotlight: Sam — Vice Captain, Cameron Cup, Law at QUT

From Vietnam in Year 8 to College Vice Captain, a Cameron Cup winner with a scholarship to study Law at QUT.

Alumni21 Jul 2026

Alumni spotlight: Joseph — engineering the Cross River Rail

Class of 2015, now an engineer helping build Brisbane’s Cross River Rail and venues for the 2032 Olympic Games.

Alumni19 Jul 2026

Alumni spotlight: Venus — a caring path to physiotherapy

From Hong Kong to a Physiotherapy pathway at the University of Queensland — Venus on growth, confidence and care.

Alumni17 Jul 2026

Alumni spotlight: three friends from São Paulo

Maria, Julia and Gustavo came from Brazil for a nine-week Study Abroad experience — and found a second home.

Alumni15 Jul 2026

Alumni spotlight: Sophia — one act of kindness, and a path to UQ

She arrived from Hong Kong with limited English and no friends. A classmate walked over and said hello. She left as a College Vice Captain, bound for UQ.

Alumni13 Jul 2026

Alumni spotlight: Nam, Dux of 2020

From John Paul College to university success — our 2020 Dux shares the study habits and support that shaped his journey.

Alumni20 May 2026

Alumni spotlight: Ken — from JPC to Waseda University

Our 2017 Vice Captain reflects on life at John Paul College and the path that led him to Waseda University in Tokyo.

Alumni6 May 2026

Alumni spotlight: Caesar — from Prefect to aerospace engineering

Our 2016 Prefect went on to study aerospace engineering at UNSW — he shares what set him on that trajectory.

Alumni22 Apr 2026

Alumni spotlight: Kris — from the stage to the Conservatorium

A dedicated music student and Captains Cup performer who earned his place at the Griffith Conservatorium.

Alumni10 Apr 2026

Alumni spotlight: Jessica — trilingual student to QUT law

Arriving with three languages, Jessica built her confidence at JPC and went on to study law at QUT.

Alumni2 Apr 2026

Bem-vindos: São Paulo Government Scholarship students join JPC

A new partnership with the São Paulo Government brings Brazilian scholars to Queensland, supported by Trade and Investment Queensland and Austrade.

Partnerships3 Feb 2026

Class of 2025: our strongest ATAR results on record

A median ATAR of 91.00 — the highest in the College’s history — with more than half the cohort in the top 10% of Queensland.

Achievements27 Jan 2026

Speech Night 2025: celebrating excellence and achievement

An evening that brings the whole College together to recognise achievement across academics, performing arts, sport and leadership.

Achievements4 Nov 2025

More than a third of our international students earn an Academic Award

The Semester 1 awards recognise consistent effort, self-management and results across every subject area.

Achievements15 Aug 2025

John Paul College named in Australia’s Top 100 Private Schools

National recognition in The Australian’s 2025 ranking — and one of the most affordable schools on the list.

Achievements1 Aug 2025

National recognition for student wellbeing at the Australian Education Awards

The Extended Day Program named an Excellence Awardee for Best Student Wellbeing Program.

Achievements5 Nov 2024

International students take two major awards at Speech Night 2024

Academic honours from Year 5 to Year 12 — and two of the evening’s most significant awards.

Achievements17 Oct 2024

Named a 2024 Queensland Export Awards finalist

A finalist for International Education and Training — a category the College won outright in 2022.

Partnerships7 Aug 2024

The Extended Day Program’s first week: a great start

Supervised study, co-curricular activities and a shared evening meal — built for students living away from home.

Student life1 Feb 2024

Recognised as one of The Educator’s 5-Star Innovative Schools

Awarded for educational innovation — including becoming the first school in Australia to offer a Premium Homestay Program.

Achievements11 Jan 2024