Enrolments
Stella Maris College is a school of Good Samaritan Education established in 1931 in the Benedictine tradition. The policies of the College give expression to its values and ethos and/or reflect the legal requirements of a school registered and accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Policy
In accepting a child for enrolment, Stella Maris makes a commitment to nurture the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth of that child, laying a firm foundation for life-long learning and encouraging the development of a strong personal ethic. Historically, the Good Samaritan Sisters desired to make a high quality education accessible to all; therefore, honouring the Good Samaritan ethos, the College is accepting of families from all social, cultural and faith backgrounds, recognising their unique dignity.
Criteria
Consideration for enrolment is given to
- Students from local Catholic primary schools
- Sisters of students already at the College
- Daughters and grand daughters of former students
- Students who are committed to the Catholic faith
- Applications thereafter according to date of registration
The following further criteria will be considered holistically
- Acceptance of the College Mission and Vision Statement
- Commitment to enrolment for six years of education
- Special consideration may be given for students who are transferring interstate or from overseas
- Special pastoral considerations
- The capacity of the College to meet or make reasonable adjustments to meet a student’s individual needs
We are a College of Good Samaritan Education and are taking positive steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students. We uphold the rights of children and young people to be heard and we follow Child Safe Standards in our policies and procedures.
We are delighted that you are considering Stella Maris College as the school of choice for your daughter’s secondary education. 
