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 2024 saw our school achieve a Median Study Score of 29 and our percentage of results above 40 was 5.0%.
St Mary MacKillop College has a lot to offer. Apply now and be a part of our journey.
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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 NowI am both honoured and excited to introduce myself as the new Head of the Penola Campus at St Mary MacKillop College. I am very much looking forward to working closely with our entire school community and feel privileged to be part of the MacKillop family. My name is Nella Sharp, and I have worked …
Our Year 12 VM students will head to Melbourne for a hands-on camp experience, exploring key venues including the Melbourne Museum and the Melbourne Magistrates' Court, and participating in a meaningful homelessness tour with The Salvation Army. Students will also complete Barista and Food Handlers courses to build valuable workplace skills, along with a city walk and scavenger hunt.
Our Year 11 VM/VPC students will undertake work placement as part of their course requirements, gaining valuable hands-on experience in real workplace settings. This opportunity will help build practical skills, confidence and industry knowledge, while supporting students in exploring and preparing for future career pathways.
Our annual Athletics Carnival is a whole school event, with students competing across a range of track and field events for their Houses. We wish Solomon, Tenison, Woods and Xavier the very best of luck!