Academic Excellence,
Numeracy and Literacy Programs,
Outdoor Education and Camps Program,
Small Class Sizes,
University Placement / Transition,
Work Experience Program,
About our school
Our vision is to provide a holistic Catholic education in the Marist tradition that promotes excellence and equity, and inspires, motivates and challenges students in all that they do.
We strive to empower our students to be confident and creative individuals who are successful, life-long learners, who actively contribute to the transformation of our world through example, service and leadership.
Mt Maria College Petrie’s comprehensive, future-focused curriculum, along with strong partnerships with universities, TAFE, and school-based vocational pathways, ensures that our students are well-prepared for life beyond graduation.
Guided by our Marist charism, we foster a philosophy of compassion and service. Our experienced educators are renowned for building positive partnerships with students and parents, helping students reach their full potential.
Co-located in Petrie, Our Lady of the Way and Mt Maria College offer a seamless transition from primary to secondary education. A united P-12 precinct across two schools means families get the advantage of expansive facilities to support a vast range of extracurricular programs and enriching education through sports, arts, VET, pathways and leadership activities. Together we unlock the potential of our students, inspiring brighter futures for any pathway they choose.
Unlock your potential at Mt Maria College Petrie.
Maintaining high expectations for our learners and teacher practice and embedding our Marist values in all that we do are my key priorities. In this way we can continue to nurture and inspire our students to go out and make a difference in the world knowing they have the skills and dispositions to do so. We seek to unlock student potentials and inspire futures.
Our Parent Engagement Advisory Group is essential to successful student learning and wellbeing outcomes supported by open and respectful communication between teachers and parents.
Our Pathways Project continues into 2026 solidifying USC, TAFE and industry connections.
Kerry Maher
Principal
Quick Facts
Unlocking Potential. Inspiring Futures.
Marist Charism inspired by St Marcellin Champagnat
Short walk from Petrie Train Station
Short walk to USC Petrie campus
Co-located with Our Lady of the Way Primary School
Seamless transition from Primary to Secondary
Vertical Pastoral Care classes
Welcoming Community that fosters growth
Building authentic pathways to success – QCE, ATAR, VET, Industry Connections
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Change Makers
Kerry Maher
Principal
36 years in Marist secondary co-education, 12 years in Catholic leadership. Education expert.
Raechel Fletcher
Deputy Principal
An experienced and passionate educator with over 24 years of experience in Catholic education.
Sally Carr
Assistant Principal
Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Awards in 2019 and 2022, Sally's work has been published in the AGSA.
Jared Press
Assistant Principal
Formation & Identity Proud Marist educator for 7 years, 12 years in education. Extensive experience in Pastoral Care and s
Patrick McDermott
Leader of Student Wellbeing
Passionate about fostering positive wellbeing for learning. Inspires students' growth and academic success.
Tara Thistlethwaite
Leader of Learning Teacher Humanities and Religion
Experienced Catholic educator who leads creative curriculum development.