Founded in 1954, the aim of Patrician Brothers High School is to impart Catholic beliefs, values and traditions within an educational community, to provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences, to foster the dignity, integrity and self-esteem of the individual, to promote an active partnership between school, home, parish and the wider community, and to inspire hope, a vision for the future and a desire to make a positive contribution in a changing world.
Facilities: Students have access to a wide range of sporting facilities including the Whitlam Centre. There are also laboratories, computer rooms and a well-equipped library.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Commerce, Drama, Food Technology, History, Industrial Technology (Engineering), Industrial Technology (Metal), Industrial Technology (Timber), Information and Software Technology, Visual Arts, Music, Graphics Technology, Italian, Physical Activity and Sports Sciences.
Sport: Competitive — cricket, basketball, rugby league, soccer, swimming, athletics, cross-country, golf, squash, tennis, tenpin bowling, indoor soccer, indoor cricket, golf, swimming, squash, weight training.
Extracurricular activities: Chess, debating, public speaking, enrichment program, robotics and Solar Car Challenge.
Welfare and personal development: School counsellor, career education, SRC.
Famous ex-student: Michael Wenden.