History

Opening our doors in 1893, St Patrick’s College has a rich history that connects us to the past and lays a strong foundation for the future.

St Patrick’s College is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys, founded by the Christian Brothers in 1893.

From our humble beginnings of an initial enrolment of 15 boarders and nine day students, the College now welcomes about 1300 students through its gates each day.

Educating boys from Years 7-12, we pride ourselves on our strong tradition of academic and sporting excellence, as well as our state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of Ballarat.

Celebrating 130 years

Discover the stories that have helped shape the great, unfolding history of St Patrick’s College.

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Key moments in history

Join us on a journey through time as we explore the rich tapestry of events that have shaped our school’s heritage.

Notable alumni

St Patrick’s College has a long list of notable alumni, from groundbreaking innovators and influential leaders to celebrated artists and renowned sportsmen.

Our Bravest

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing, St Patrick’s College published a book honouring the contributions of hundreds of Old Collegians to Australia’s war history.

Do you want to learn more about the history of St Patrick’s College?

Contact the College Archivist Halina Sztynda on 5331 1688 or via hsztynda@stpats.vic.edu.au.

Governance & policies

Explore all the details about our governance and policies.

Our vision

A new vision was unveiled in the Strategic Plan: Educating hope-filled, compassionate and confident young men for their place in the world.

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