St Stephen's Catholic College, Mareeba

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Welcome to St Stephen’s Catholic College

St Stephen’s Catholic College is a co-educational secondary school located in Mareeba, approximately 60 km west of Cairns. Founded in 2006 on 28 hectares and administered by the Catholic Diocese of Cairns, our college provides a quality secondary education for students from the surrounding Tablelands and Mossman areas.

Our vision is that St Stephen’s Catholic College will be a safe and nurturing learning community where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, to build successful relationships, to have an awareness of God’s presence and to strive to achieve their personal best.

Our college enjoys an excellent reputation in academic rigour and performance, while also providing support for students from varied ability levels. The Australian curriculum informs teaching and learning in years 7 to 10, with the senior schooling curriculum structured to meet the needs of students who are following an academic or vocational pathway. Modern facilities and a strong emphasis on technology combine to enhance the learning experiences of our students.

Our pastoral care program is designed to develop the whole person — emotionally, spiritually, socially and physically. We seek to form young people who are confident, have respect for themselves and others and are morally autonomous.

2026 Term Dates

Term 1: 28.01.2026 to 02.04.2026
Term 2: 20.04.2026 to 26.06.2026
Term 3: 13.07.2026 to 18.09.2026
Term 4: 06.10.2026 to 27.11.2026
Year 12: 20.11.2026
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The co-curricular activities at St Stephen’s Catholic College are varied and provide students with the opportunity to experience a range of sporting, cultural, enrichment and community service programs. In addition, the annual camps or community days for each year level foster positive relationships among students and challenge them to master new skills.

If you would like to know more about us, and how we can assist you to become part of the St Stephen’s family, please contact us for further information.

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Our students delivered outstanding performances at the Tablelands District Track & Field Carnival held at Dimbulah State School last week. 🙂

Competing against schools from across the Tablelands district, our athletes showcased their talent, determination and sportsmanship. Several students earned Age Champion honours, while those who finished in the top four of their individual events will now represent the Tablelands District at the upcoming Peninsula Track & Field Championships in Cairns.

The highlight of the carnival was St Stephen's Catholic College being awarded the Overall Champion School Trophy, continuing a proud tradition of success following previous victories in 2019, 2022 and 2025. 👏

Congratulations to all students, staff and supporters who contributed to this fantastic achievement. We wish our Peninsula representatives the very best of luck! 👏💙🏆

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St Stephen's Catholic College was honoured to receive the Professor Ian Frazer Humanitarian Award at the Lions Club of Mareeba Changeover earlier this year. Accepted by Principal Gary Conwell on behalf of the College, the award recognised our long-standing support of the Mareeba Lions Youth of the Year competition and our shared commitment to developing young leaders.

A highly respected leadership program, Youth of the Year helps students build confidence, develop public speaking and interview skills, engage with current affairs, and grow as young leaders. It provides valuable opportunities for students to challenge themselves and develop skills that will serve them well beyond school.

The Changeover also recognised St Stephen's students for their participation in the Young Leaders in Service initiative, celebrating the achievements of the inaugural 2025 cohort and welcoming the new 2026 intake of leaders (some pictured), who are now beginning their own journey of service and leadership with the support of the Mareeba Lions Club.

It was particularly pleasing to hear the Lions Club International Code of Ethics during the presentation, with its emphasis on integrity, selflessness and service closely aligning with our own College values.

Congratulations to our Young Leaders in Service students, both past and present, and thank you to the Mareeba Lions Club for its ongoing support of our students and for this special recognition. 🌟

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Is your child starting Year 6 next year? Now is the time to start thinking about Year 7 2028, and we invite you to join us at our annual Open Afternoon!

🤝Meet our dedicated teachers.
🏣Explore our state-of-the-art facilities.
📚Get a glimpse of the exciting curriculum we offer.
🤩Learn more about what makes St Stephen's Catholic College so special.
📅Tuesday 1 September, 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM, Lot 3, McIver Road, Mareeba.

About Enrolment:
--> Enrolment applications for students entering Year 7 2028 must be received by Friday 12 February 2027. Applications for other year levels are welcome at any time.

--> Apply online: www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/apply-online/

--> Learn more about what a Catholic education has to offer, and check out some FAQs here: www.cns.catholic.edu.au/about/mythbusting-faqs/

--> We are here to help! Please contact us at 4086 2500 if you have any questions.

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Our Year 12 Hospitality Practices students recently put their skills to the test by planning and hosting a formal High Tea for our staff, who were treated as the customers for the event. ☕🍰

From elegant table settings and tiered cake stands to beautifully presented sweet and savoury treats, students created a sophisticated dining experience that showcased their creativity, attention to detail and hospitality expertise.

By serving real customers, students gained valuable hands-on experience in food presentation, service, communication and customer care, while developing the professionalism expected within the hospitality industry.

A huge congratulations to our students for the outstanding effort they put into every aspect of the event. 👏

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