St Aloysius Girls’ College

Did you know St Aloysius Girls’ College is undergoing a huge transformation? Right here, at 31 Curran Street, St Aloysius Girls’ College is stepping into a new era. St Aloysius has been an all-girls school since its founding in 1887 by the Sisters of Mercy. They sought to provide a “Select Day School for Young Ladies”. In 2023, St Aloysius Girls’ College welcomed its first cohort of boys, becoming the first co-educational Catholic secondary school in the City of Melbourne. This transition, a collaborative effort with Mercy Education and Catholic Education Melbourne, is a response to the growing need for faith-based co-educational opportunities in the city. St Aloysius Girls’ College is not just changing its student body. The school is also embracing an innovative master plan. This plan includes refurbishments and new learning spaces at the North Melbourne campus. It even extends to their residential camp facility in Torquay. The gymnasium on Boundary Road is also getting an upgrade. St Aloysius Girls’ College is partnering with the International School of Geneva to implement the Universal Learning Programme (ULP). This UNESCO-backed program focuses on the whole student: their character, passions, and curiosity. While St Aloysius Girls’ College is evolving, its core values remain strong. The school is dedicated to student well-being and helping each individual recognize their potential. The Sisters of Mercy established St Aloysius in 1886. They began by offering French, Singing, and Drawing lessons from a terrace house on Flemington Road. The school moved to its current location in 1890. The school’s four houses, McAuley, Fallon, Verdon, and Scully, are named after influential figures in its history. From its humble beginnings to this exciting transformation, St Aloysius Girls’ College continues its legacy of providing quality education in the heart of Melbourne.