Welcome to Santa Maria College, a leading Catholic day and boarding school for girls in Years 5 to 12. Rooted in the Mercy tradition, we champion academic excellence, pastoral care, and personal growth. Here, learning isn’t confined to classrooms; it’s woven into dynamic co-curriculars and real-world service projects that shape our students into courageous, compassionate leaders.
Every day, I’m inspired by our community’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the gifts of each girl. Whether she’s striving for top results in our innovative programs, discovering a new passion in the arts, or taking on leadership roles, our students are supported at every step by dedicated staff and a caring peer network.
I invite you to explore our beautiful campus, meet our students, and experience the difference of a Mercy education. We look forward to welcoming you into our vibrant Santa Maria College family.
Jennifer Oaten
Principal, Santa Maria College
Educating young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion, to enrich our world About Our College
Santa Maria College is nestled in picturesque gardens overlooking the Swan River in Attadale, Western Australia and is a Years 5 – 12 Catholic school for girls, both day and boarding with 1300 students including 152 boarders. Santa Maria offers a quality education inspired by Jesus Christ and the vision of Catherine McAuley.Â
The vision of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, led to the founding of the College in 1938. Since then the Mercy tradition has enabled Santa Maria girls to thrive at school and beyond. We believe that our values, Hospitality, Compassion, Justice, Service and Excellence, reflect not only the principles of our faith but the values wider society holds dear.Â
