Established in 1987, Mt Maria College Petrie is a small Catholic coeducational college for students in Years 7 – 12 in the Marist Tradition. Nestled on four hectares of gardens and bushland and located in the education precinct of the University of the Sunshine Coast and Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School, the campus provides a beautiful backdrop for teaching and learning. All aspects of College life are characterised by the Marist principles of presence, simplicity, love of work, family spirit and in the way of Mary. These principles provide a meaningful lens to connect the young people in our care to a deeper understanding of themselves, their purpose and their place in the world.
Central to our existence is a genuine concern for each student’s academic, spiritual, physical and personal development. Personal formation and building confidence and self-esteem in every student is paramount. Our aspirational mantra of ‘High Expectations, Resilience and Perseverance’ is a personal excellence standard and an invitation for students to do their best learning in our safe, supported and caring environment. The College offers a flexible and engaging curriculum to meet the needs of all students ranging from those with tertiary aspirations to those with specific educational needs. A broad range of offerings in subjects, courses and cocurricular activities is delivered by our expert teaching staff. As we are small enough that each student is known as an individual, our aim is that their potential is ignited and nurtured so they can be successful at school, and in life beyond school.
Quick Facts
Student Leadership Summit
Early entry to university courses
Regular homework tutorials
Cultural immersion trips and programs
Outreach activities, Breakfast Club and Care to Cook
Interschool SECA, District and Metropolitan North Sport
“We have students here achieving incredibly high results in high level general subjects, and who are aiming for university entrance, alongside students in pursuit of trades and other pathways.,” Wayne […]
“We have students here achieving incredible results in high level general subjects who are aiming for university entrance, alongside students in pursuit of trades and other pathways.” Wayne Chapman, Principal. […]
Media Gallery
Facilities
Arts/Visual Arts Centres x 2
Design & Technology Centre
Food Technology/Hospitality Kitchens x 2
Library & Resource Centre
Music Centre
Science Labs x 2
Flexible Learning Centre
Vocational/Careers Centre
Counsellor Room
Drama
Basketball, Volleyball, Netball Courts
NAPLAN Results
Year
Reading
Writing
Spelling
Grammar
Numeracy
Year 7
516
458
492
488
504
Year 9
538
462
522
495
549
This table above shows the average student results at this school for the year 2019. Naplan data is sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au
Destinations
University enrolled: 4% TAFE/VET enrolled 28% Employment 32%