St Mary’s College is an R-12 school, educating girls in the Dominican Catholic tradition since 1869. Our Dominican spirit inspires us to be seekers of truth, be daring and courageous, open-minded, and hold an unwavering commitment to inclusivity and welcome. Our learning approach is contemporary and innovative; we challenge and support our students to achieve their personal best. We develop leadership in diverse ways. Our restorative culture is at the heart of all that we are and all that we do. Relationships matter. As a city school located on one campus, there is a tangible sense of community. Our city location affords solid networks and connections, providing big school opportunities with a small school feeling. We nurture the growth of strong women equipped to find their place in the world.
Principal's Message
Welcome to St Mary’s College, a Reception to Year 12 school in the city’s heart, educating girls in the Dominican Catholic tradition since 1869.
Our Dominican spirit inspires us to be seekers of truth, daring and courageous, open-minded and holding an unwavering commitment to inclusivity and welcome.
Our approach to learning is contemporary and innovative. We challenge and support our students to excel, offering a range of diverse pathways and opportunities for all learners. Learning happens within and beyond the classroom. We network and connect with opportunities our city location offers.
Our restorative culture is at the heart of all we are and all we do. St Mary’s College is a place where relationships come first. When students connect in a community of wrap-around support attentive to their wellbeing, their learning can thrive.
We develop leadership in diverse ways. We nurture the growth of strong women equipped to find their voice and place in the world.
I hope our website offers you insight into the story of our College, its history and traditions, achievements and contribution to the education of young women in South Australia.
Ms Clare Nocka
Principal
Quick Facts
City Campus
Specialist teachers across all year levels
Netball and Volleyball Academy
Competitive Sports Program
State of the art Centre for the Performing Arts – with Music, Drama and Dance offered across all Year levels.
St Mary’s College students have committed to challenging the status quo and being a ‘Voice for the Voiceless’ through active participation in local, national and global ecological events. Students are […]
We believe there is much we can learn from the First Australians. We have developed strong, positive two-way relationships with key Indigenous ‘friends of the College’, and we value their […]
Media Gallery
Facilities
Susan Sullivan Library
Centre for the Performing Arts
Home Economics Centre
STEM Centre
Music suites
Filmmaking facilities, including Green Screen space
Gymnasium
Tennis Courts
Senior Centre
Wellbeing Centre
Access to West Tce parklands
Visual Arts Centre
Student Services Office
Tuckshop
Uniform Shop
2021 NAPLAN Results
Year
Reading
Writing
Spelling
Grammar
Numeracy
Year 3
460
429
412
465
387
Year 5
504
488
496
493
474
Year 7
557
546
556
549
548
Year 9
595
588
591
596
581
This table above shows the average student results for the year 2021. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au
2022 NAPLAN Results
Year
Reading
Writing
Spelling
Grammar
Numeracy
Year 3
446
433
407
440
376
Year 5
519
492
501
490
472
Year 7
547
545
534
534
526
Year 9
587
595
590
575
574
This table above shows the average student results for the year 2022. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au