Denomination Roman Catholic Principal Mr Wayne Wood Phone +61 7 4054 6144 Founded 1986 | Established 1986 Grades 7–12 Founder Mr Hugh O’Brien | |
Type Independent, Co-Educational, Secondary, Day. Motto Educare Et Santificare
('Educate and Sanctify') Address 53 Anderson Rd, Woree QLD 4868, Australia | ||
St Mary's Catholic College, (also known as "St Mary's"), is a Catholic co-educational high school in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
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St Mary's is a day school, with no boarding facilities. It is situated behind its sister school, St. Gerard Majella, with most St. Gerard's graduates attending St Mary's the following year. The school which was founded in 1986 holds annual 'Tours of the College' where parents can view the facilities at the college, however an appointment can be made to have a tour at any time of the year.
This school is run by the Catholic Diocese of Cairns.
In January 2014 the school opened a $450,000 fitness centre to help students pursue a career in fitness.
School houses
St Mary's has four houses which are named after various bishops of Cairns and its surrounding dioceses. They are as follows:
These four houses compete against each in many activities, including annual Athletics and Swimming Carnivals, Cross Country and Debating. These events build up to a House Cup which is awarded at the end of each year. A house is also awarded a Participation Cup, won from house points garned a from voluntary participation in various activities throughout the year.
Notable Attendees
- Rhys Tolhurst (Australian singer/songwriter)