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For over 140 years St Mary's has been forming young women in the tradition of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan.

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From the Principal

17-Aug-2018

“Life is what happens to you while..."

26-Mar-2019

A Voice for the Voiceless

28-Mar-2018

An Easter Message from Bishop Mascord

27-Jul-2018

An Exciting Week at St Mary's College

08-Feb-2018

Another huge week in the life of the College

23-Mar-2018

Being a Good Samaritan

09-Mar-2018

Celebrating International Women's Day

01-Mar-2018

Changes to HSC Minimum Standards

07-Dec-2018

Christmas Clips

08-Dec-2017

College celebrations

18-Mar-2019

Creating Mentally Strong Kids

01-Apr-2019

Don't Underestimate the Power of Forgiveness

14-Mar-2017

Educating Young Women

06-Dec-2016

End of Year Reflection

25-May-2018

03-Feb-2017

'For the Life of the World'

15-Feb-2019

Four Key Ways Education is Set to Change

15-Feb-2018

Girls' Education

08-Apr-2019

Girls’ Schools Are Awesome and Here’s Why

11-Apr-2018

Global Excellence

03-May-2018

Gonski 2.0 and St Mary's College - Where do we sit?

03-Aug-2018

Grit and Resilience

08-Feb-2019

Helpful Hints for a New School Year

11-Apr-2017

Hey dads, are you positive role models for your daughters?

01-Jun-2018

How to Kick the Procrastination Habit

06-Apr-2018

Introverts and Extroverts

11-May-2018

Is technology disrupting childhood?

14-Sep-2018

Keep Calm and Carry On!

23-Nov-2018

Let's Focus on the Personal!

15-Mar-2018

Our Greatest Ambassadors

07-Sep-2018

Personal Project Launch

10-Aug-2018

28-Sep-2018

Speak less and listen more - the value of student voice!

12-Apr-2019

The Benefits of a Well Earned Break

16-May-2018

The Benefits of Building a Strong Sense of Community

09-Nov-2018

The Immersion Experience or Thrown in at the Deep End

04-Dec-2017

The next Production...

08-Mar-2019

The Power of Habits

13-Jun-2018

The Quality of Intent

14-Dec-2017

The Season of Christmas

02-Nov-2018

The Value of a Mentor

22-Jun-2018

The Value of Civility

21-Sep-2018

27-Aug-2018

19-Jan-2017

02-Feb-2018

Welcome to the 2018 school year

16-Nov-2018

26-Oct-2018

What a Wonderful World

04-Mar-2019

23-Feb-2018

Why do we have to do homework?

21-Feb-2019

Why the Focus on Wellbeing?

Our Story

St Mary Star of the Sea College has played a significant role in the education of women in the Illawarra for over 140 years.

The Good Samaritan Sisters are women who have had a powerful impact on the direction and spirit of the College. The College today may appear to be a different place with new facilities, new curriculum and fresh new faces but at its heart are the same core values of Love of God, Love of Learning, Hospitality, Stewardship and Peace.

Come and learn more of our story

Why St Mary’s?

The comments made by the students speak for themselves...

"I can concentrate more in class and not be distracted by the boys."

"There is a calm atmosphere and group work is more productive."

"I can participate in many different sports and not have to compete with boys who may want to dominate the agenda."

"I can be myself."

Year 10 Student

All the reasons why

Quick Facts

96 %

of 2017 students were very satisfied with their
St Mary's experience

120

Dedicated Staff

93 %

of 2017 parents were very satisfied

91 %

student retention rate

100

Staff hold a Degree or PHD

74 %

of 2017 Year 12 students were offered a place at University

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