St Clare's College votes to stay all-girls after 93% reject co-ed plan
St Clare's College community voted 93 per cent against becoming coeducational.
St Clare's College in Canberra asked its community a question: should the school admit boys? Survey results from 492 respondents showed 458 wanted the school to stay all-girls, 12 supported having boys and 22 had no preference.
Of current students surveyed, 215 of 238 backed staying all-girls. Parents said girls thrive in an all-girls environment.
One parent described her daughter, who loved STEM. She found her voice in a single-sex setting.
The school's community council has made a call. Drop the coeducation idea, they say.
Keep the college all-girls. The archdiocese is still exploring options to meet growing demand for Catholic schools in the south of Canberra.
- 458 of 492 respondents
- Votes for all-girls
- 215 of 238 backed staying all-girls
- Current students voting
- 93 per cent
- Overall percentage
- More than 60 years all-girls
- School history
Why it mattersThe decision shapes what school options exist for girls in Canberra's south. It confirms what the community wants: single-sex Catholic secondary schools.
AustraliaSt Clare's remains an all-girls school, preserving an option for Canberra families seeking single-sex Catholic secondary education. The archdiocese will now focus on other ways to expand capacity.
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