Stella Maris College is a girls’ Catholic school conducted by the Good Samaritan Sisters. Within its pleasant grounds, a 19th-century chapel stands as a reminder of the presence of the Good Samaritan Sisters having been in the area since 1880.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Students in Year 7 study a broad range of courses. In Years 8 to 10 the college offers a large number of elective courses. Students choose according to their ability and interests.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Studies of Religion I and II, English Standard, English Advanced, Preliminary English Extension, ESL, Fundamentals of English, General Mathematics, Extension Mathematics 1 & 2, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Senior Science, HSC History and Music Extensions, Software Design and Development, Hospitality, Information Technology, Childcare Studies, Design and Technology, Office Photography, Economics, Legal Studies, Modern History, Visual Arts, Computing Studies, PD/Health/PE, Ancient History, Geography, Business Studies, Chinese Background Speakers, French Continuers and HSC Extension, German Continuers, Japanese (Beginners, Continuers and HSC Extension), Italian HSC Extensions, Music, Community and Family Studies, Society and Culture, Design Fundamentals, Tourism, Dance, Drama, Entertainment, Photography, Video and Digital Imaging, Video and TV Production, Fitness Instruction and TAFE courses. VET courses are offered in the Business, IT, Hospitality and Entertainment areas.
Sport: Swimming, athletics, water polo, gymnastics, netball, basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, sailing, surfing.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, Mock Trial, choir, drama, Mock Parliament, Streamwatch, band, holiday excursions, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Gifted and Talented Program, dance.
Special features: The college is proud of its excellent academic standard and many fine achievements in extracurricular activities.