Radford College

• Name — Radford College • Motto — Truth, Compassion, Wisdom • Established — 11 February 1984 • Sister School — Kure National College of Technology, Hiroshima, Japan Konko Gakuen school, Okayama prefecture, Japan • Type — private, day school • Denomination — Anglican Church of Australia • Principal — Christopher Bradbury • Chair — Vicki Williams • Staff — 180 • Address — 1 College Street • City — Bruce • State — Australian Capital Territory • Postal Code — None • Country — Australia • Enrolment — 1 • Enrolment As Of — 2023 • Grades — Pre–K–12 • Gender — Coeducational • Colours — Gold, maroon, navy blue • Affiliation — Associated Southern Colleges • Website — radford.act.edu.au

Radford opened its doors in 1984 under founding principal Jock Mackinnon AM, with 235 students and 15 staff. Professor T.B. Millar AO served as the inaugural chairman. Radford presently has more than 2,100 students enrolled across its Junior (Years pre-kindergarten to 6), and secondary School (Years 7–12). In late 2025, the college announced a tuition fee increase of over 20 per cent for the 2026 academic year, which drew local media attention and public reaction.

• Years — Principal • 2025– — Christopher Bradbury (formerly principal of Northholm Grammar School) • 2023–2025 — Andy Gordon (formerly Interim Principal, Deputy Principal Head of Junior School, currently Foundation Principal of Stromlo Forest Anglican College) • 2014–2023 — Fiona Godfrey OAM (formerly headmaster of St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School) • 2009–2013 — Phillip Heath AM (currently headmaster of Barker College) • 2001–2008 — David Mulford (later headmaster of Newington College) • 1993–2000 — Graeme Wigg • 1989–1992 — Peter Casson • 1983–1989 — Jock McKinnon AM (was appointed before the college opened, formerly headmaster of Pulteney Grammar School)

• Years — Chairman • 2021–present — Vicki Williams • 2017–2021 — Steve Baker • 2008–2017 — Ian Morison • 2003–2007 — Ray Young • 1985–2003 — Lawrie Willet AO • 1982–1985 — Tom Millar (was appointed before the college opened)

Junior School pupils undertake the International Baccalaureate Primary Years programme. The Secondary School operates a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious and Values Education, and Physical education as well as various electives including Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Design and Technology, and Languages. A strong emphasis is placed upon service learning and active participation in co-curricular activities. In Senior School, students work toward the Year 12 Certificate, a credential awarded to ACT secondary students on completion of their studies. Radford College offers a range of courses leading to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), in addition to accredited courses for students not seeking to enter university. In 2011, more Radford students sought tertiary entrance than any other school in Canberra, with 93% of students receiving an ATAR. Radford College’s Year 12 graduates achieved the highest median ATAR of all ACT schools in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016. In 2020, the college reported a median ATAR of 90.75. In 2021, the reported median ATAR was 89.20. In subsequent years, independent outcome compilations reported median ATAR figures shifting into the mid 80s.

The Radford Collegians are about building a community that provides ongoing support to members on a social, educational and career level. With over 6,500 former students, the group seeks to connect Collegians to each other and the college. It is committed to three core pillars of focus including social & community awareness, business & career opportunities and giving back. These pillars guide the Radford Collegians in success and growth. They organise reunions and mentoring programs, support College functions and raise funds for community outreach programs. • Alistair Coe MLA – former leader of the opposition at the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly • Melissa Aston-Welberry – Journalist, Television Presenter • Samuel Beever – diplomat, former Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus • Nicholas Bishop – actor • Dale Brede – former Supercars Championship Racing driver • Michael Byrne – Australian Poet • Katherine Calder – skier and Winter Olympian • Ryan Carters – first class cricketer for New South Wales and Victoria • Jo Clay – member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly • Alex Cleary – Entrepreneur - Co-founder of ALPHA60 • Georgie Cleary – Entrepreneur - Co-founder of ALPHA60 • Jessica Cottis – artistic director and chief conductor of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra • David Dawson – first-class cricketer, a former player for the Tasmanian Tigers and NSW • Stef Dawson – actress, known for playing Annie Cresta in the Hunger Games film franchise • Anna Flanagan – hockey player for the Hockeyroos • Ceridwen Fraser - Biogeographer – Professor of Marine Science at the University of Otago • Jane Garrett – Mayor of Yarra and a Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly and the Victorian Legislative Council. • Melissa Garside – Children's Author • Linda Gellard - diplomat, Foreign Policy Adviser - Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC), Former Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Kenya • Chloe Hosking – racing cyclist, competing in UCI championship • Elanor Huntington – Dean of Engineering at the Australian National University • Nick Kyrgios – tennis player • Luke Letcher – Olympic bronze medallist, Australian men's quadruple scull • Sam Michael – Formula One engineer, former director at McLaren F1 and Williams F1. • Rachel Moseley – diplomat, Australian Ambassador to Mexico, former DFAT assistant secretary, Latin America and Eastern Europe Branch, former Deputy Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea • Tony Oates – Curator - Director of the Drill Hall Gallery (DHG) and Australian National University (ANU) Art Collection • Kaz Patafta – soccer player for Lanexang United F.C. • Jennifer Pinkerton – Journalist, Author, Lecturer in Media and Journalism at Charles Darwin University (CDU) • Tom Rogic –Former Socceroo, Futsalroo, Nike 'The Chance' winner, and professional soccer player for Celtic in the Scottish Premier League. • Howard Shroot – Trivia Author • Allan Sly – probability theorist, professor of mathematics at Princeton University, 2018 MacArthur Fellow • Rohan Telford – Sports Scientist • Jesse Wagstaff – professional basketball player for the Perth Wildcats • Simon Young – Deputy Principal at The Geelong College • Stefan Qin – Notable cryptocurrency fraudster • Andrew Welling - Hong Kong Rugby League player, and Social Entrepreneur

• Edwina Bone - Australian National Women's Hockey Team(formerly) • Tristan Thomas - Australian hurdler(Formerly)