“Lessons are clearly structured around shared learning objectives. Teachers plan authentic learning experiences where students are challenged to think deeply and explore new ideas”
Education Review Office (ERO)

St Mary’s College provides a curriculum that offers a challenging, rich and diverse range of learning experiences. It stimulates each student to strive for personal excellence and supports and caters to individual needs. It encourages self-motivation, independent learning, perseverance, initiative and creativity. It provides the opportunity to excel and it promotes personal responsibility and pride in performance. It prepares students for a changing and challenging world.

Students experience significant success in national examinations. The high performance of students is a reflection of the quality of St Mary's College teaching staff.