Welcome

First-class Catholic education in an environment of rural tranquillity, just 15 minutes from Ballarat

Located in the rural district of Clarkes Hill, just 10 minutes-drive from Brown Hill in the eastern suburbs of Ballarat, St Mary’s offers a unique farmland setting for children to learn and grow together.

As a small, but very well-resourced school of around 20 students, St Mary’s offers an extra level of care and support for our students, along with close partnerships with families.

All families who seek the values of a Catholic education are warmly welcomed to our school, regardless of culture, religion, or background.

At the heart of an education at St Mary’s is a focus on the fullness of life for all.

No child is lost in the crowd! Every child gets the opportunity to shine, to explore, to lead, and to reach their full potential - spiritually, academically, physically, culturally, socially, and emotionally.

We are a progressive school, with great facilities, and responding to the latest global evidence to ensure our students have first-class teaching and learning opportunities.

Our Catholic faith underpins the culture of our school, setting an expectation that everyone acts with respect, dignity, compassion, and kindness.

Our fees are kept as affordable as possible, with significant discounts for siblings and fee relief is offered for families experiencing financial hardship.

At St Mary’s we work closely with nearby Catholic schools to ensure students have opportunities to socialise and work with other students, as well as participate in the full range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Close relationships between St Mary’s and Ballarat secondary colleges ensure our students and families can have a seamless F-12 journey with Catholic education.

We invite you to come and see our beautiful little school community in action.

Contact the office to book a personal tour with me today.

Clare Scanlon – Principal