St Mary's Primary School- Maryborough QLD

St Mary's Primary School- Maryborough QLD St Mary’s Primary School offers all students an affordable, quality Christian education in the Catholic tradition. We welcome all students to our school.

St Mary’s has been an important part of the Maryborough Community for over 150 years. The first Catholic school here opened in 1858 and was the beginnings of the school we now refer to as St Mary’s Primary, although it was not known by that name. This makes St Mary’s the oldest still operating Catholic School in Queensland. The school was staffed by lay people until 1870 when the first Sisters arrived. With the canonization of Mother Mary MacKillop as Australia’s first Saint, it is pleasing for us to note that the first sisters to come to Maryborough were actually Sisters of St Joseph (or Josephite Sisters), the order of nuns founded by Mary. However, in 1879, the Sisters were withdrawn, at the time of Mary’s excommunication from the church. It is very likely that Mary visited Maryborough and we have recently discovered that there are two Sisters of St Joseph buried in the Maryborough cemetery. In 1880, the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Maryborough and took over the school. The present convent and school were opened and blessed by Archbishop Dunne on August 27, 1893. By 1900 there were 328 girls and infants being taught by nine sisters. For many years, St Mary’s educated the young children and girls of the parish while the boys were educated by the Christian Brothers on the site of St Mary’s Secondary College. This continued until 1979 when the two schools amalgamated and formed separate, co‐educational Primary and Secondary schools. St Mary’s has a “tradition of excellence” and this is in evidence through the long history of the school and the excellent achievements of our students in all academic, sporting, cultural and spiritual pursuits. St Mary’s students often score among the best results in the district in National Literacy and Numeracy testing (NAPLAN), they represent the zone and district in many different representative sports, individuals, the band and the strings ensemble perform creditably in local eisteddfods and the students are very active in outreach and social justice activities. We are proud of our students, of our community and of our heritage and we invite you to be a part of our family.

09/10/2026
A majestic last day of camp! Our tired and happy campers will be arriving back at school at 3pm. Any changes will be pos...
08/10/2026

A majestic last day of camp! Our tired and happy campers will be arriving back at school at 3pm. Any changes will be posted BCE connects 😊❤️🛶

Another magic day at camp. Building, rafts, team challenges, stories and swim! 😊
08/10/2026

Another magic day at camp. Building, rafts, team challenges, stories and swim! 😊

Ballroom Blitz Is Back!Get ready for a night of music, movement and magic at Ballroom Blitz next Wednesday night! Join u...
08/10/2026

Ballroom Blitz Is Back!
Get ready for a night of music, movement and magic at Ballroom Blitz next Wednesday night! Join us on Wednesday 14 October, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, in the St Mary’s College Gym.
Event Details
• Entry: $8
• Beef burger: $10
• Vegetarian burger: $10
• Classic snag: $4
Entry and food can be prepaid using Qkr! Snacks, coffee and soft drinks will also be available to purchase on the night by cash or EFTPOS.
Everyone Is Welcome
Dress to impress—second-hand style is encouraged—and enjoy ballroom and group dances led by the amazing Ogilvie Dance Centre. The event is open to all ages and abilities, including friends and family from St Mary’s College and the wider community.
Please note: This is an alcohol-free event.
Please spread the word and come along for a wonderful night! All proceeds will be donated to the St Mary’s Parish church restoration project.

A fun afternoon of rock climbing, archery and team challenges. Looking forward to dinner and a good night’s sleep. Wishf...
07/10/2026

A fun afternoon of rock climbing, archery and team challenges. Looking forward to dinner and a good night’s sleep. Wishful thinking? Some very excited campers 😊❤️

Our Year 5 campers have arrived safely at camp! Bring on the fun! 😊
07/10/2026

Our Year 5 campers have arrived safely at camp! Bring on the fun! 😊

15/09/2026

Address

167 John Street
Maryborough, QLD
4650

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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