Situated in extensive grounds in the leafy North Shore, St Leo’s has a strong tradition in the formation of confident, competent Catholic young men and women of conscience offering quality education which promotes excellence and a passion for learning in a Catholic context. The House Ministry system challenges each member of the school community to make a positive in our global society.
Facilities: Modern facilities include a College hall, chapel, art centre, TAS workshops, commercial-grade kitchen (Hospitality), music centre and rehearsal studios, drama hall, canteen, two large shaded outdoor recreational areas, Donnelly Oval, a well-equipped library, Technology Centre, and a secure wireless environment and one-to-one laptop program.
Each classroom is fitted out with a data projector and sound system.
Electives Years 11 and 12: A broad curriculum catering for individual interests and abilities includes a Gifted and Talented program, English (all levels), Maths (all levels), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Senior Science, Business Studies, Modern History, Ancient History, Society and Culture, German, Economics, Legal Studies, Music, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Software and Design, Business Services, Building and Construction, Information Processes Software & Design, VET Hospitality, Information Technology, Community and Family Studies, PD/Health/PE, VET Entertainment, Studies of Religion and Catholic Studies as well as Drama.
Sport: Representative and school-based sport in the following areas: rugby league, soccer, basketball, netball, tennis, cricket, volleyball, swimming, softball, athletics, touch football, aerobics and gymnastics.
Extracurricular activities: A wide co-curricular program includes opportunities for sporting representation and performing arts representation, debating, public speaking, music tuition, bands, musical soirees, drama productions, Outdoor Education Program, Retreat Program and Mock Trial.
Welfare and personal development: The College has a Director of Pastoral Care, Director of Senior School, Director of Middle School, Year co-ordinators, counsellor, and a Youth Minister to attend to the needs of students.
Special features: The special needs of all students are catered for, including those who are gifted and those who find school difficult. Gifted students are catered for in a variety of ways including acceleration, gifted classes, special interest projects, online projects, and competitions. Students with learning difficulties are catered for by integration with some support, modified work, Living Skills School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate.