St Clare’s College is a Catholic school that caters for girls in Years 7 to 12. It provides a wide range of opportunities for girls to develop in every aspect of life in a positive, caring, Catholic environment. The college has a reputation for promoting excellence in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits as well as for its strong support of charities through the house system.
Facilities: In recent years the college has undertaken a series of significant upgrading programs to ensure all its facilities are of a very high standard and that the college is keeping up-to-date with developments in education. There are excellent sports facilities including a well-equipped gymnasium.
Welfare and personal development: The extensive pastoral care program ensures that each student receives individual care and attention. Staff members are supported by chaplains who play an important role in developing the faith experiences of students and staff through liturgies and their involvement in other college activities.
Special features: A broad range of curriculum options is offered, as well as exciting extracurricular activities. Specialist teachers are available to assist students in need of different forms of educational support. The college promotes the active participation of all students in the learning process and students have excellent access to ICT.
After leaving St Clare’s, students have moved on to participate successfully in a diverse range of tertiary studies as well as in training and employment. A number of students each year also have the opportunity to travel to the United Kingdom to work as tutors in schools with which St Clare’s has close links.