Established by the Sisters of St Clare in 1884, St Clare’s College, an independent girls’ school, is Catholic community-inspired and united by the teachings and values of St Clare and St Francis of Assisi. The college is committed to the promotion of equity, education for justice and personal excellence for each student. The aim of St Clare’s College is to equip students academically and spiritually with strength and determination to meet challenges in a changing society.
Facilities: Computerised library, chapel, assembly hall, computer rooms, kitchen, specialist rooms for practical subjects. Nearby sporting facilities and swimming pools are also available to the school. St Clare’s music studios located on-site offer private tuition.
Subjects Years 7 to 10: English, Commerce, Design and Technology, Drama, French, Geography, History, Italian, Mathematics Music, Religious Education, Science, PD/Health/PE, Visual Arts.
Subjects Years 11 and 12: Biology, Chemistry, Business Studies, Drama, Economics, English courses to Extension 2, French, Geography, Ancient and Modern History, History Extension, Legal Studies, Physics, PD/Health/PE, Studies of Religion, Mathematics courses to Extension 2, Music, Visual Arts, Hospitality, Information Technology, Senior Science, TAFE-delivered VET courses.
Sport: The college is a member of the IGSSA, CGSSSA and CCC. Athletics, aquathon, basketball, cross-country, netball, swimming, touch football, dance, water polo, and hockey.
Co-curricular activities: Choir, college band, debating, Mock Trial, instrumental group, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, public speaking, SCRAM mediation.
Welfare and personal development: The college operates a vertical house/tutorial group system. Careers guidance is available. A college counsellor is also available. There is a Student Representative Council. Emphasis is on the academic, social, emotional and spiritual development of each girl.