St Mary MacKillop College is a Year 7 to 12, coeducational Catholic Secondary School in the tradition of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop – Australia’s first Saint.
St Mary MacKillop College is a Catholic Co-educational Secondary College that aspires to deliver the best educational outcomes for all students at all levels. The College is located in the town of Swan Hill in the north west of the state, on the Murray River, less than two hours from Echuca, two hours from Bendigo and two and a half hours from Mildura and Horsham.
Rural communities are great places to live and work. Raising a family here is fulfilling, as there are an abundance of community groups to join including sport, art, dance, theatre, martial arts, and for the older members of the family, Business and Professional Women, Rotary, Sunrise Rotary and Lions Club just to name a few.
Swan Hill enjoys many days of sunshine even in the depths of winter. In summer there are numerous water sports and activities to enjoy such as fishing, swimming, skiing and sailing on the Murray River, Little Murray River and surrounding lakes. There is also the renowned Murray Downs Golf Club if golf is your passion.
St Mary MacKillop College has a Socio Economic Score (SES) of 91 and the students and staff work extremely hard to ensure that they achieve their best. VCE results in 2023 saw our school achieve a Median Study Score of 30 and our percentage of results above 40 was 5.8%.
St Mary MacKillop College has a lot to offer. Apply now and be a part of our journey.
Student Learning Support Officer
St Mary MacKillop College is a Year 7 to 12 coeducational Catholic secondary school. Since its inception in 1985 the College has expanded and now caters for 550 students.
Enrol NowSubject Expo Planning for the 2026 school year has already commenced. Our annual Subject Expo is a wonderful celebration of learning and will be held on Wednesday 28 May from 5.00pm to 8.00pm in the Jubilee Centre (JC). We encourage students and their parents to attend this event. Each Learning Area will have a stall. Students …
Arts and Technology Week at our school is a vibrant celebration of creativity and innovation across various subjects. Throughout the week, all students can participate in a diverse array of activities that highlight the different subjects within arts and technology.
This information session will be hosted by current serving military personnel who understand the Defence application process. The ADF offers many diverse roles and can open up many opportunities for anyone that applies.
Catholic Education Week 2025 will be celebrated from 26 – 30 May. The theme for 2025 is: 'May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace.' (Romans 15:13)
Catholic Education Week is an annual opportunity for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Ballarat to celebrate their distinctive ethos and mission with their school and wider communities.