History
The college, originally called Cannon Hill College, openened in 1989 with seventy-nine students and three buildings. In 1994, it became an Anglican school in the Diocese of Brisbane, and changed its name to Cannon Hill Anglican College to reflect this. The school has had four principals: Rod Wells, the college founder, Suzanne Bain, Greg Wain and current principal Robyn Bell. Currently, the school caters for years four to twelve with approximately 850 students. It is a co-educational college.
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