St Mary's, Star of the Sea College, Wollongong

St Mary's, Star of the Sea College, Wollongong

• Educational

St Mary's is a Catholic girls' school that caters for students from years 7 to 12. It has its origins in the nineteenth century.

Under the guidance of Archbishop Bede Polding, in 1873 the Sisters of the Good Samaritan sailed from Sydney to Wollongong to set up a parish school. In 1875 five sisters opened a superior boarding school and day high school. The school had primary classes and students who were sitting for the Junior University examinations.

In 1993, the college was incorporated, coming under the control of a Board of Directors of eight people. Two Good Samaritan Sisters were directors. The board reported to the Members of the Company: five Good Samaritan Sisters. The role of the board is to guide the college to maximise the educational and technological opportunities available to the students. For further information, see http://stmarys.nsw.edu.au/our-college/board-of-directors

For further information about the history of the college, see http://stmarys.nsw.edu.au/our-college/college-history

Officer in charge

Information mainly about the Convent and college which has been conducted by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan since 1873. Material from the Convent, College, ex-students and their families.

Open by appointment.

Two week's advance notice of visit required including details of dates and information required.

General reference assistance available.

Copying services for original records to A3 size, photographs, newspapers, maps and plans.

Revised 28 March 2018

• Education (Thematic area)
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