St Patrick's College

St Patrick's College Official page of St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe, a Catholic boys’ school in the Edmund Rice Tradition for Years 5–12.

Forming courageous, compassionate Men of Action for 70+ years. St Patrick’s has a proud history of educating young men in the Edmund Rice tradition. At St Patrick’s we believe that the provision of the Catholic faith for our school community is at the core of everything we do. The Founder of the Christian Brothers, Blessed Edmund Rice, was known for his concern for the poor and marginalised. The C

ollege’s enrolment policy is reflective of the Founder’s original vision. St Patrick’s College is committed to achieving academic excellence to meet the educational needs of future Australian leaders, reformers, innovators and workers. The College also has a strong focus on social justice, a sense of community and actively nurturing the boys’ spiritual development. To complement our Religious Education Curriculum, St Patrick’s College offers a comprehensive sequential retreat and service solidarity program for our school community. St Patrick’s is renowned as having one of the leading Service Programs in schools across Australia. The challenge to our students is for them to put their “Faith into Action”. The College’s House system provides continuity in Pastoral Care over Years 5 to 12 and is the primary structure in helping students to develop a sense of belonging to the College and fostering college and community spirit. The young men of St Patrick’s are strongly encouraged to be active members of their community. The College offers an extensive co-curricular program covering the cultural and sporting dimensions.

Check out some highlights from our Year 5 and Year 7 tennis players in action.This weekend is Round 5 of AIC Sport and w...
26/08/2026

Check out some highlights from our Year 5 and Year 7 tennis players in action.

This weekend is Round 5 of AIC Sport and we take on Iona College. Head to the AIC website for all fixture times and venue information. Link in the comments.

Go SPC!

A big thank you to our Year 12 parents who have generously supported our Term 3 Study Evenings by providing a light supp...
25/08/2026

A big thank you to our Year 12 parents who have generously supported our Term 3 Study Evenings by providing a light supper for students attending these sessions.

Your support, encouragement, and generosity are greatly appreciated and are a wonderful example of what it means to be a community of action.

EREA Colleges Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Phillip Holding as Deputy Principal of St Patrick’s Col...
24/08/2026

EREA Colleges Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Phillip Holding as Deputy Principal of St Patrick’s College, commencing in January 2027.

Phillip currently serves as Assistant Head of College – Students and Special Projects at Marist College Ashgrove and has also undertaken multiple periods as Acting Deputy Head of College.

With more than 24 years of experience in education, Phillip brings extensive leadership expertise to the role. Throughout his career, he has held a range of senior leadership positions, including Acting Deputy Head of College, Assistant Principal – Religious Education, Assistant Principal – Administration (Pastoral and Wellbeing), Acting Deputy Principal and Pastoral Leader.

Phillip holds a Graduate Certificate of Theology, a Master of Educational Leadership, a Master of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies – Education).

His wealth of experience, proven leadership capability and strong commitment to the formation and wellbeing of young people will be a tremendous asset.

Congratulations Phillip and welcome to the St Patrick’s College community.

Creativity has been on full display in Visual Arts this semester!Our students have been creating everything from papier-...
23/08/2026

Creativity has been on full display in Visual Arts this semester!

Our students have been creating everything from papier-mâché ice creams and hybrid animals to Pop Art masterpieces, folklore-inspired artworks, and realistic drawings.

At St Patrick's College, our young take many forms: actors, musicians, team players, advocates and so much more. We are so proud of the growth, creativity, and dedication shown by our young artists!

This afternoon, the St Patrick’s College Sports Support Group hosted its annual Golf Day at Sandgate Golf Club, bringing...
21/08/2026

This afternoon, the St Patrick’s College Sports Support Group hosted its annual Golf Day at Sandgate Golf Club, bringing together parents, supporters, and friends of the College for a fantastic day on the course. We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather this time around!

A huge thank you to all the players who supported the event, and to Sandgate Golf Club for their generous hospitality. We also greatly appreciate the support of our valued sponsors, whose contributions helped make the day such a success.

Hole Sponsors:
· Pipe Tek
· Aspley Mazda
· Full Moon Hotel
· Every Bodies Physio Brighton
· Ray White, Robert Green
· ANZ, Carlie Allen

Prize Sponsors:
· Drummond Golf
· Keith Dudgeen
· De Bortoli Wines
· Strathpine Sports

Thank you to everyone involved for helping make the 2026 Sports Support Group Golf Day another memorable event in support of St Patrick’s College.

🎭 CALLING ALL YOUNG PERFORMERS 🎭St Patrick’s College is excited to announce an open casting call for female students ent...
20/08/2026

🎭 CALLING ALL YOUNG PERFORMERS 🎭

St Patrick’s College is excited to announce an open casting call for female students entering Years 8-12 in 2027 to join the cast of Footloose!

We are seeking enthusiastic, talented, and committed performers to be part of this exciting production. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills, gain valuable stage experience, and be involved in a vibrant and rewarding theatre experience.

Apply Now!
Submit your audition application using the link in the comments by 3.00pm Wednesday 26 August.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of an amazing production. We can’t wait to see you at auditions!

Sport's back! After a short break for QCMF, we're back in action this weekend as we reach the halfway point of the seas...
20/08/2026

Sport's back!

After a short break for QCMF, we're back in action this weekend as we reach the halfway point of the season and take on St Edmund's College.

Best of luck to our .

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming prospective families to our beautiful campus on the shores of Moreton Bay.Fa...
20/08/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming prospective families to our beautiful campus on the shores of Moreton Bay.

Families enjoyed student guided tours of our facilities and heard from our Principal and College Leadership Team about the opportunities, values, and strong sense of community that make our College unique.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to discover what it truly means to be a .

Save the Date | 1950s Old Boys & Captains' BreakfastWe're excited to welcome our 1950s Old Boys, College Captains, Vice ...
19/08/2026

Save the Date | 1950s Old Boys & Captains' Breakfast

We're excited to welcome our 1950s Old Boys, College Captains, Vice Captains and House Captains back to St Patrick's College for a special breakfast on Thursday, 8 October 2026.

Reconnect with old friends, share stories, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and hear from guest speaker Bren Arkinstall (Class of 1996), CEO of the Edmund Rice Foundation Australia.

We look forward to celebrating the friendships, leadership, and memories that continue to connect generations of St Pat's men.

Keep an eye out for further information and invites via your inbox next week!

The Queensland Catholic Schools & Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) is always a highlight on the St Pat's calendar, and thi...
17/08/2026

The Queensland Catholic Schools & Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) is always a highlight on the St Pat's calendar, and this year was one to remember, with our strongest results to date.

Over four days, 315 across 27 ensembles proudly represented the College, showcasing their talent, dedication, and passion for music. The College achieved an outstanding 14 Gold, 11 Silver and 2 Bronze Awards, while eight students were recognised with Excellence Awards.

Congratulations to all students and staff involved. Your commitment to our Music program continues to inspire, and we couldn't be prouder of your achievements.

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60 Park Parade
Shorncliffe, QLD
4017

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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