St Patrick's College Ballarat

Welcome to St Patrick's College Ballarat, a Catholic secondary school located in the heart of Ballarat, Australia. As an esteemed establishment in the Edmund Rice tradition, we have been serving the educational needs of young men since 1893.

At St Patrick's College, we take pride in offering a broad, innovative, and challenging curriculum to our 1400 students who come from Ballarat, Western Victoria, and beyond. Whether they are day students or boarders, we strive to provide an environment where each student can take responsibility for their own learning.

Our dedicated staff is committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We understand the importance of our role in continually lifting this potential and are passionate about delivering a curriculum that caters to the individual needs of each student.

As an educational institution, St Patrick's College is guided by the principles of respect, acceptance, and inclusivity. We actively embody the four Touchstones of our Charter as an Edmund Rice Education Australia school: Liberating Education, Inclusive Community, Gospel Spirituality, and Justice Solidarity. These values are at the core of who we are as a community.

Our goal is to nurture young men who graduate from St Patrick's College with open hearts and minds, ready to contribute to a just and caring society. We believe in educating hope-filled, compassionate, and confident individuals who are prepared for their place in the world.

We invite you to visit St Patrick's College and witness firsthand our strong sense of living tradition. Our faith-filled forebears have built a remarkable school, and we continue to shape and celebrate the next generation of students and their God-given gifts.

St Patrick's College offers a range of programs and events that enrich the educational experience of our students. From the esteemed Purton Oratory competition to the inaugural Laurie Larmer Cup honoring one of our greatest Old Collegians, we provide opportunities for growth and achievement.

We are also excited to announce the construction of our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre, which will mark a new era of education at St Patrick's College.

To stay informed about our school's activities, we encourage you to refer to the St Patrick's College calendar, which lists all key events. Additionally, our online application process makes it easy and convenient to begin the enrolment process for your son. Parents can also access our Parent Access Module (PAM) and refer to the handy Parent User Guide for important information.

If you would like to see our classrooms, facilities, and amenities firsthand, we invite you to book a tour of St Patrick's College. Our doors are open from Monday to Friday, 8.15 am to 4.45 pm, excluding public holidays, the first week of each term break, and the end of year break.

For any inquiries, please contact us at 61 3 53 311688 or 61 3 53 318150, or email us at info@stpats.vic.edu.au. We look forward to welcoming your son and having him be an important part of our ongoing and unfolding story at St Patrick's College Ballarat.