St Edmund’s was founded by the Christian Brothers in 1954 and caters for boys from Years 4 to 12. Students of all abilities and talents are educated here in a Catholic environment.
Facilities: Senior and junior libraries, computer-equipped classrooms, four ovals, comprehensive technology and applied studies facilities, music rooms, gymnasium.
Elective subjects: The curriculum is diverse and conforms to ACT standards.
Sport: Competitive teams are fielded by the school in rugby, hockey, soccer, Australian Rules, cricket, swimming, athletics, basketball and cross-country. Orienteering is offered as a leisure activity.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, public speaking, chess, concert bands, string ensemble, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
Welfare and personal development: The school’s welfare system incorporates peer support and an extensive pastoral care structure to care for the interests of each student.
Special features: Each student spends one week each year at The Pines, a field study centre owned by the school and situated on the NSW South Coast. The school has a sound academic record and many students progress to tertiary studies.