We are a proud Catholic Day and Boarding school.
For over 135 years, St Joseph’s Nudgee College has been founded in the traditions of Edmund Rice, providing every boy with infinite opportunities to explore his talents and passions.
More than 1,700 students from Year 5 to Year 12 learn and grow at the College, including over 315 boarders who call Nudgee home.
Explore Nudgee College
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Junior School
Years 5 and 6
The Junior School gives boys a strong introduction to our culture and learning, in a nurturing environment tailored to Years 5 and 6.
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Senior School
Years 7 to 12
At the Senior School, boys are challenged through academic, cultural, sporting, social, faith and advocacy opportunities that support their growth as young men.
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Boarding
A home away from home
Boarding helps boys grow in independence, resilience and confidence, while forming brother-like friendships that last a lifetime.
Find Your Path to Shine
With an extensive range of sporting, cultural and co‑curricular opportunities, Nudgee College empowers every student to express who they are and strive for their personal best.
Learning and Teaching
Where Ambition Meets Achievement
Imagine what your son could achieve.
Academic excellence is built through high expectations, dedicated teachers and a learning environment that encourages every student to strive for his personal best.
Our approach combines strong academic foundations with opportunities for students to discover their strengths, develop confidence and pursue pathways aligned with their aspirations.
A Journey of Growth and Formation
Nudgee College is more than just a boys' school. It’s a place for our young men to strive in the spiritual, academic, social, personal, cultural, and sporting aspects of life to become Signum Fidei – a 'Sign of Faith’ for the world.
2026 College Tours
At Nudgee College, we believe in unlocking the limitless potential of every boy who walks through our doors. From academics to the arts, sport to leadership, each student has a unique path to explore and thrive.
Start Your Nudgee Journey
The Nudgee College experience extends well beyond graduation. With more than 16,000 Old Boys connected through a strong, diverse network, the Nudgee Spirit continues through lifelong friendships, mentorship, and opportunities to give back.
It's a community that stays with you long after school. It's a community of business leaders, Supreme Court Judges, politicians, academics, Rhodes Scholars, military leaders, high-profile people in the media, arts, and entertainment, community leaders, Olympians, and Wallabies players.