As Australia’s oldest continuing Catholic boys’ boarding and day school, our Stannies boarding community remains at the heart of the school. Stannies is a world where boys can find their place, safe in the knowledge that they will be supported and challenged to strive for personal excellence, where learning is engaging, where teachers focus on boys’ education, on their wellbeing and unlocking the wonders of a future full of hope. Stannies is a very special place from where our graduates enter the world as Vincentians, firm in their conviction that together they will change the world by their being “a man for others”.
Learning at St Stanislaus’ College is underpinned by the 21st-century skills of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication. We are proud that we provide an environment that engages educational experiences, inspiring and motivating students to be lifelong learners. Stannies is a world where boys can find their place safe in the knowledge that they will be supported and challenged to strive for personal excellence, where learning is engaging, where teachers focus on boys’ education, on their wellbeing and unlocking the wonders of a future full of hope. The College is the only Vincentian College in Australia and is the oldest continuing Catholic boarding school in the country. The College was founded in 1867 and conducted since 1889 by the Congregation of the Mission's priests and brothers. It caters for approximately 700 students from Year 7 to Year 12, including 100 boarders. St Stanislaus' has a proud history of not only academic and sporting success but also in forming young men to make a positive difference in society. We also seek to ensure that our students become life-long learners.