He received his early education at the local cathedral school and the Christian Brothers College, from where he graduated in 1862.
In 1886, the school was closed with increasing competition from Christian Brothers College, Adelaide.
He would on to complete his secondary education at the Christian Brothers College.
Dixon was schooled by nuns before entering Christian Brothers College.
This achievement is the first time Christian Brothers College have won a soccer championship since the foundation of the school 133 years ago.
He also attended the Christian Brothers College at Rose Bay (1962-63).
He was educated at the Christian Brothers College before entering his father's business as a timber contractor in 1872.
He later returned to Adelaide and attended Christian Brothers College.
Christian Brothers College was founded in 1894.
Christian Brothers College can refer to one of several schools: