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Secondary boys college Est. in 1950
Why choose us
Our approach is focused on developing the whole person, to empower them to become lifelong learners and leaders.
Why Marcellin college
Why Choose Us?
What makes Marcellin College a leader in boys’ education?
Choosing the right secondary school for your son is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. At Marcellin College, we understand that choice – and we are proud to be a leading option for families seeking a high-quality, faith-filled, values-based education tailored specifically for boys.
As an all-boys Catholic school in the Marist tradition, we are uniquely positioned to support young men during their formative years. Our mission is to form young people with strong minds and gentle hearts - young men who are spiritually grounded, socially aware, and ready to serve others with courage and compassion. Our environment is intentionally designed to nurture boys’ learning styles, foster positive masculinity and build strong character in a setting where they feel confident and understood.
Marcellin College is more than just a school - it’s a community that develops the whole person: spiritually, academically, emotionally, culturally and physically. Our dedicated staff work in partnership with families to guide each student in discovering his strengths, developing resilience and striving for personal excellence.
When your son graduates from Marcellin, he will leave with more than just academic achievement. He will leave as a confident, compassionate and capable young man - ready to take his place in the world as a critical thinker and lifelong learner who contributes meaningfully to society.
Why choose Marcellin
Our Commitment to Boys’ Education
At Marcellin College, educating and supporting boys is not just something we do - it is central to our Catholic Marist identity and our vocation as educators. We know that boys learn and grow best when their specific needs are recognised, respected and purposefully supported.
Grounded in the Marist tradition and shaped by our Marist HEART values - Humility, Excellence, Acceptance, Resilience and Trust - we provide a holistic approach to education which nurtures every dimension of a boy’s development: academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual.
We recognise the unique needs, strengths, and potential of boys and create the conditions boys need to succeed: clear expectations, consistent routines, strong role models, structured challenge and a relational learning environment. At Marcellin, every boy is seen, known, and valued - helping them feel safe to challenge themselves and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our teaching is rigorous, explicit and engaging, designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and encourage creativity. At the same time, we intentionally foster emotional intelligence, positive masculinity and a strong sense of identity.
Wellbeing is central to everything we do - not just an added layer, but woven into the fabric of school life. Through a culture of respect, inclusion and belonging, we support boys to develop into resilient, compassionate and capable young men, ready to lead with integrity and serve with compassion, and live lives of purpose in their communities and beyond.
A Focused and Personalised Learning
Boys are active learners and have a different approach to learning than girls. Our curriculum has been tailored to suit their learning needs and offers a variety of academic and co-curricular activities.
Boys are encouraged to explore their full potential, in a nurturing environment that celebrates diversity. All young men are supported to develop their independence, self-awareness, character and academic competence they will need to meet the challenges of our constantly evolving world.
As a member of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition, we will continue to be informed by the latest research and approaches to boys’ education.
Academic Rigour
Our academic results are strong with 95% of our Year 12 students continuing with a tertiary education.
This is supported by our programs which are designed to provide students with opportunities to excel and achieve their desired outcome.
In 2023, the College DUX achieved an ATAR score of 99.95 and our Proxime Accessit 98.85. We achieved two Study Scores of 50, a perfect grade, in two subjects. 26 students achieved a 90+ ATAR. The College Median ATAR for 2023 is 72.5.
A Catholic Ethos
At Marcellin College we foster an inclusive, relational and hope-filled learning environment that has the mission of the Catholic Church and Marist characteristics at its centre. We value the inherent gifts, contributions and uniqueness of each young man in our community as we make Jesus Christ known and loved.
We empower each young man to follow in the footsteps of St Marcellin Champagnat in becoming a good Christian and an optimistic global citizen through opportunities to encounter self, place, God and the other.
A Sense of Belonging
We focus on a sense of belonging to the College and community by teaching the whole person to view their actions through a holistic faith, wellbeing and academic rigour lens.
We provide a comprehensive support network behind each student along every step of their learning journey and enable the development of social and emotional skills necessary for all that pass through our gates to grow, connect, succeed and thrive in a changing world.
We are committed to fostering a culture of learning and belonging that explores the factors that motivate young men to achieve autonomy, competence and relatedness.
Marcellin College is a Respectful Relationships and Restorative Practices school. The relationship between student, teacher and family is central to our ethos and our motto of striving for the highest.
A Commitment to High-Quality Teaching
At Marcellin College we believe all teachers play a role in supporting the learning growth of all students in our care as course teachers and learning mentors.
We believe in creating the conditions and culture to enable a continuously improving profession through the provision of high-quality professional learning for all staff.
We are committed to supporting the growth of our staff as lifelong learners appropriate to their career stage.
We demand high performance and continuous school improvement through effective leadership that is informed by innovative research and practice.
Valuing Partnerships
We foster partnerships with parents, carers, primary schools, parishes, alumni, Universities, TAFEs, businesses and the wider community in support of student growth and life beyond Marcellin College.
We believe in enriching and supporting the learning and personal growth of each student through our school-industry collaboration, mentoring, student leadership and voice, volunteering and social outreach.