Santa Maria College is a Years 5 - 12 Catholic day and residential school for girls, with an enrolment of 1160 students (152 boarders). The College offers a quality education inspired by Catherine McAuley with a commitment to the values of Mercy, Compassion, Justice, Service and Excellence. The College strives to foster the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, social and cultural development of all students.Students are encouraged to be Christian leaders committed to human dignity, justice and peace. Programs develop independent, self-directed learning, critical thinking skills and with the integration of advanced ITC. The College offers a well-rounded education through vocational and tertiary entrance pathways. Pastoral Care is a core element of the College's ethos. The co-curricular program offers opportunity in performing and visual arts, service, sports and cultural/academic competitions. The College is a member of the Independent Girls Schools' Sporting Association and the Associated and Catholic Colleges. Boarders are an integral part of the College community. The residential accommodation provides a modern dining facility, recreation centre and individual bedrooms for each student.