‘Vile’ rape list scandal engulfs Christian college north of Brisbane

Students at a northside college claim their peers were asked to sign nondisclosure agreements after the school became embroiled in a rape list scandal now under police investigation.

Mueller College at Rothwell has been engulfed in a rape list scandal.

Students of a Moreton Bay independent school have been embroiled in a “rape list” scandal now being investigated by police.

Serious claims concerning students from Mueller College – a prep to Year 12 co-ed school in Rothwell which describes itself as “distinctly Christian” – include a boy publicising on social media the names of peers he’d like to rape.

The list, since deleted and described by the school as “vile and offensive”, is also said to contain explicit details and personal information on each child mentioned.

Former students contacted The Courier-Mail after being dissatisfied with the school’s handling of the matter.

“I am utterly disgusted by what goes on behind the doors of the school,” one said.

“The rape list is extremely intense, and concludes by saying, ‘Until then stay … rapey? Bye!’.

“Students who are aware of the situation have been pulled aside during class, and forced to sign official nondisclosure agreements,” said a former student, who declined to be named.

Mueller College has defended its response.

Head of college Paul Valese said the incident occurred “outside of the school context” and the college acted “immediately and appropriately”.

“As soon as it was brought to the attention of the college it was immediately reported to police as the college considered the content to be vile and offensive,” Mr Valese said in a statement.

“The college also took immediate steps to discipline students who were involved.

“To comply with college privacy obligations and given that this matter is now in the hands of the police, specifics cannot be provided.”

Mr Valese also said: “Students with knowledge of the matter were asked to maintain appropriate confidentiality when providing their report to the college.

“The template Student Incident Report form used by the college asks that students not discuss the matter with the student cohort but that they can discuss the matter with their parents.

“This is done to maintain the integrity of any evidence gathered and prevent any denial of natural justice. No students were asked, or are ever asked, to sign nondisclosure agreements.

“The safety and wellbeing of our students is paramount,” he said.

Originally published as ‘Vile’ rape list scandal engulfs Christian college north of Brisbane