St Stephen's Catholic College, Mareeba

Providing a quality and caring Catholic secondary education

Celebrating 20 Years
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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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7 hours ago

St Stephen’s Medal 🏅 Call for Nominations!
The tradition of awarding the St Stephen’s Medal during Catholic Education Week began in 2021, with our first recipient, Foundation Principal Mr Gerry Simon.

In recent years, the prestigious honour has also been awarded to Fr Robert Greenup OSA, Mr Sam Bozzo, Mr David Anthony and Mrs Ida Pinese in recognition of their long‑standing service and dedication to the College.

As we celebrate our 20th year, we pause to reflect on the faith, perseverance and hard work that shaped St Stephen’s Catholic College into the outstanding learning community it is today. If you know someone who has played a role in this growth and development, this is your chance to say thank you.

✅ The nomination process is quick and easy
🗓 Nominations close Friday, 5 June
👉 Nominate here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DYNU609A24

Let’s recognise and celebrate those who make a difference every day. 🙏

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🧠 Year 9 Science students recently brought learning to life by designing their own brain caps! Through this hands‑on activity, students identified key parts of the brain, explored their functions, and built a deeper understanding of the nervous system. A creative approach that made complex science both meaningful and memorable.

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🌟 A huge congratulations to our four successful MADEC Indigenous Youth Leadership Program scholarship recipients - Ayla, Danika, Jeda and Hollie. The young leaders are pictured with our wonderful Indigenous Liaison Officer, Ms Janeka Reys.

This is an incredible achievement, and we are so proud of the way these young women continue to represent themselves, their families and St Stephen’s Catholic College with pride, strength and positivity.

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This term, Year 12 Visual Art in Practice students explored ephemeral and site‑specific art through a unit inspired by the St Stephen’s Catholic College House Patrons and the cultural significance of place.

Drawing inspiration from artists such as Andy Goldsworthy, students created large‑scale, temporary installations that reflected meaning, spirituality, identity, and community connection.

The works respond to the stories of St Stephen, St Augustine, Catherine McAuley and the Muluridji People, transforming natural and recycled materials into powerful artworks designed especially for the Chapel Garden.

The exhibition was a celebration of creativity, symbolism and storytelling, and was enjoyed by the many staff and students who visited. 🌿✨

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