[3] The school also operates "Marybank" a 40-hectare property with facilities for outdoor activities, situated on the banks of the Burdekin River.

Sporting facilities of the college include several ovals, basketball, tennis and netball courts, two 25 m swimming pools (one at each campus), and the recently constructed Multi-Purpose Outdoor Education Centre.

[3] The Primary Curriculum at Columba Catholic College is designed to emphasise the basic skills of numeracy and literacy, whilst integrating the Key Learning Areas (KLA's) of Religious Education, English, Maths, Science, Studies of Society and Environment, Languages other than English (LOTE), Health and Physical Education, The Arts and Technology.

[5] Students in years 11 and 12 are prepared for the path they wish to take after high school (university, TAFE or employment).

Those deciding to leave open the option of direct entry to University or TAFE (Diploma Courses) after Year 12 are required to choose a minimum of five "Authority Subjects" (B).