Wandal, Queensland
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Geography
Wandal is situated about four kilometres north-west of the central business district.
History
The area was originally surveyed in the 1860s, shortly after the town of Rockhampton was laid out and was originally the location of several large estates built by wealthy Rockhamptonites, particularly W.H. Wiseman, John Jardine, William Knox D'Arcy and P.F. MacDonald. Closer suburban development occurred later in the nineteenth century and into the early twentieth century.
The Hall School, the local primary school, was established for Girls and Infants in 1910.[3]
The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart opened a Catholic primary school called St Joseph's School in 1912[4] or on 24 January 1916.[5]
The Rockhampton State High School, which was built in Exhibition Road in 1961. At that time the High School was connected with the Rockhampton Technical College, but the School and the Tech separated in 1962.
Leichhardt Ward School, a Boys' School, closed in 1987 and was combined with The Hall State School.
Demographics
In the Template:CensusAU, Wandal had a population of 4,188 people.[6]
In the Template:CensusAU, Wandal had a population of 4,014 people.[7]
In the Template:CensusAU, Wandal had a population of 3,949 people.[1]
Education
The Hall State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at Murray Street (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[8][9] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 322 students with 30 teachers (27 full-time equivalent) and 21 non-teaching staff (14 full-time equivalent).[10] It includes a special education program.[8]
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 4 Herbert Street (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[8][11] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 289 students with 21 teachers (17 full-time equivalent) and 16 non-teaching staff (9 full-time equivalent).[10]
Rockhampton State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Campbell Street (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[8][12] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1098 students with 93 teachers (89 full-time equivalent) and 51 non-teaching staff (38 full-time equivalent).[10] It includes a special education program.[8][13]
Rockhampton Positive Learning Centre is a specific-purpose secondary (8–12) school at Murray Street (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[8] It supports children requiring intervention beyond what can be provided in a conventional classroom. The school's aim is to return the student to a conventional school or to establish them in vocational training.[14]
Amenities
Wandal is also the location of the Rockhampton Showgrounds, the Exhibition Grounds belonging to the Rockhampton Agricultural Society.
Viti Wesleyan Methodist Church is at 35 Rundle Street (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".). It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.[15]
References
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External links
- Wandal – Suburb of Rockhampton (PDF) Notes by Ms M.A. Hughes (Head Mistress of the Hall School) for Rockhampton and District Historical Society.
- University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Wandal
- "The First Decade", a short history of the establishment of St Lukes Anglican Church Wandal, 1900 to 1910
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