As Adelaide’s longest running school for girls, St Mary’s College was built on a foundation of resilience, determination and faith. For over 155 years we’ve been educating and nurturing girls to confidently claim their place in the world.
From Reception to Year 12, we understand the challenges and opportunities faced by girls and women and build a community around them that holds them tight, so they can safely explore. Research shows that one-in-two girls today believe they are not enough.* The pressure of societal expectations and the negative effects on self-esteem impact girls’ wellbeing, their education, and ultimately their future.
At St Mary’s we’re committed to a holistic, wrap-around approach to education, providing security and support, which builds confidence, and in turn empowers young women to achieve. We know that when students feel better, they’re more able to focus on their learning goals, so we create an environment where students’ personal wellbeing fuels academic achievement.
We recognise and celebrate the unique qualities of every girl and young woman in our care. St Mary’s students are empowered to pursue the learning pathways that will facilitate their academic goals, and to embrace the personal, educational and spiritual supports that will enable their success.
*Commissioner for Children and Young People WA, Girls’ Wellbeing Speaking Out Survey 2021
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Visit St Mary’s College at 253 Franklin St, Adelaide or stmarys.sa.edu.au
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