Headquarters:
96 Valiant Road, Holden Hill, SA 5088
Year founded:
1966
Number of employees:
103
Phone:
08 8369 9999
Email:
info@kildare.catholic.edu.au
Website:
kildare.catholic.edu.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/kildarecollege
Tina Neate
Principal
Michelle Camilleri
Deputy Principal
Ding Zhao
Business Manager
Leadership
Tina Neate, principal of Kildare College since 2019, is a bold and visionary leader committed to reimagining girls’ education. With a background in science and international experience in Prague, she brings academic rigour and creative innovation to her role. Her “What else?” mindset has driven transformative programs in STEM, dance, jewellery, and woodwork and the creation of inspiring spaces like the Tullow Centre and Lightbridge Centre.
Kildare College’s leadership fosters a vibrant, inclusive community built on courage, creativity and compassion, where connection, curiosity and belonging shape a safe and exciting environment for every student, staff member and family.
Principal
Tina Neate
Michelle Camilleri is a highly skilled and experienced educator and leader. In her current role as deputy principal, her key responsibilities include child safeguarding, overseeing the College calendar, including the organisation of events and communication to all stakeholders. Her collaborative approach with staff ensures the continuous review, refinement and streamlining of processes.
Camilleri is passionate about students and values the benefits of an all-girls’ environment, where every leadership opportunity can be proudly held by a girl. She works closely with staff and families to support students’ wellbeing, fostering an environment where they can flourish and reach their full potential.
Deputy Principal
Michelle Camilleri
Ding Zhao has built a career centred on supporting schools to thrive through strong financial stewardship and thoughtful operational leadership. He contributed to major finance transitions at the system level before moving into school-based leadership. In his previous roles, he helped strengthen operations and create a high-quality learning environment for students and staff.
Zhao commenced at Kildare College in June 2026 and is committed to building on the excellent financial management of the College with sustainable systems that support people, nurture wellbeing and enable great learning. He brings care, integrity and a deep sense of purpose to his role.
Business Manager
Ding Zhao
Enrico Caprioli
Director of Staff
In 1998, Enrico Caprioli began his career in education and has since dedicated 17 years to Kildare College. He has embraced key leadership roles, including assistant principal religious identity and mission (APRIM), director of pastoral care and, currently, director of staff. As APRIM, he led transformative retreats and developed a rigorous Religious Education curriculum with strong outcomes in the Senior Years. As director of staff, he fosters a culture of support while promoting professional development opportunities.
With a bachelor’s degree in theology and a master of Catholic education, Caprioli’s compassionate nature supports the professional growth and wellbeing of every staff member.
Director of Staff
Enrico Caprioli
Zefi Pezos
Director of Student Wellbeing
Zefi Pezos brings 16 years of dedicated service to Kildare College, playing a key role in shaping a community grounded in strong values, connection, and care. As director of student wellbeing, she leads a whole-school approach to supporting student wellbeing, engagement, and holistic development. She is proud of her work in strengthening a consistent, relational pastoral culture and enhancing student voice, ensuring students feel heard, supported and connected.
With extensive experience in wellbeing and pastoral care, Pezos works closely with students, staff and families to build inclusive environments, implement proactive strategies and support individual needs with care and professionalism.
Director of Student Wellbeing
Zefi Pezos
Katina Cornell
Co-Director of Teaching and Learning
Nicholas Kellett-Southby
Co-Director of Teaching and Learning
Margaret Leau-Sulusi
Business Development Manager
Pam Chhabra
Manager – Residential Strata
As co-director of teaching and learning, Katina Cornell leads curriculum, teaching quality, and assessment to support effective learning across the College. With over 10 years’ experience in education, she supports teachers through coaching, professional learning, and data-informed practices.
Cornell is passionate about girls’ education and creating authentic learning opportunities that empower young women to develop curiosity, creativity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. A key achievement since joining the College has been expanding VET offerings, giving students access to diverse pathways and nationally recognised qualifications aligned with their interests.
Co-Director of Teaching and Learning
Katina Cornell
As co-director of teaching and learning, Nicholas Kellett-Southby oversees curriculum design, instructional quality and assessment practices, while supporting teachers through coaching, professional learning and data-informed improvement. With a background in physics and mathematics, and over a decade of experience in secondary education, he is passionate about improving outcomes for all students and supporting both new and experienced educators.
Since joining the Kildare College community in 2019, Kellett-Southby has implemented STEM programs such as Subs in Schools and F1 in Schools, contributed to innovation in the Al space, and supported the ongoing work and vision of the Tullow Centre, Kildare College’s Innovation Hub.
Co-Director of Teaching and Learning
Nicholas Kellett-Southby
Margaret Leau-Sulusi brings over 20 years of banking experience to her role as business development manager, having started with Westpac in 2005. Her background includes lending support, senior lending roles and branch management. Leau-Sulusi partners closely with mortgage advisers, providing product expertise and strategic guidance to drive strong client outcomes. Known for her collaborative style and responsiveness, she is passionate about building trusted relationships and delivering customer-focused results.
Business Development Manager
Margaret Leau-Sulusi
Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
Commercial Manager
Stephen McMillan
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Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
Product Manager
Claire Watson
Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
Commercial Manager
Stephen McMillan
“We also maintain open lines of communication with advisers so they know what to expect and can plan accordingly”
Hayley Burgess, ANZ Bank New Zealand
“We’ve invested heavily in resourcing and process improvements to reduce friction and speed up approvals”
Hayley Burgess, ANZ Bank New Zealand
Kildare College is a Years 7-12 all-girls’ Kildare Education Ministries Catholic College in the Brigidine Tradition. Offering a progressive and innovative curriculum that fosters academic excellence while prioritising wellbeing, students develop a strong sense of identity grounded in the College’s Core Values, growing into young women of strength and gentleness.
Founded in 1966 in Holden Hill, Adelaide, SA, the College proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026. Over six decades, the College has experienced remarkable growth and development, and today stands as the largest it has ever been.
With strong enrolments and a dedicated team of more than 100 staff, the College reflects a vibrant culture of connection, development and growth.
