St Stephen's Catholic College, Mareeba

Providing a quality and caring Catholic secondary education

Celebrating 20 Years
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    Monday 4 May
  • Anzac Commemoration Service
    Friday 24 April, 8:50 am

Welcome to St Stephen’s Catholic College

St Stephen’s Catholic College is a co-educational secondary school located in Mareeba, approximately 60 km west of Cairns. Founded in 2006 on 28 hectares and administered by the Catholic Diocese of Cairns, our college provides a quality secondary education for students from the surrounding Tablelands and Mossman areas.

Our vision is that St Stephen’s Catholic College will be a safe and nurturing learning community where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, to build successful relationships, to have an awareness of God’s presence and to strive to achieve their personal best.

Our college enjoys an excellent reputation in academic rigour and performance, while also providing support for students from varied ability levels. The Australian curriculum informs teaching and learning in years 7 to 10, with the senior schooling curriculum structured to meet the needs of students who are following an academic or vocational pathway. Modern facilities and a strong emphasis on technology combine to enhance the learning experiences of our students.

Our pastoral care program is designed to develop the whole person — emotionally, spiritually, socially and physically. We seek to form young people who are confident, have respect for themselves and others and are morally autonomous.

2026 Term Dates

Term 1: 28.01.2026 to 02.04.2026
Term 2: 20.04.2026 to 26.06.2026
Term 3: 13.07.2026 to 18.09.2026
Term 4: 06.10.2026 to 27.11.2026
Year 12: 20.11.2026
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The co-curricular activities at St Stephen’s Catholic College are varied and provide students with the opportunity to experience a range of sporting, cultural, enrichment and community service programs. In addition, the annual camps or community days for each year level foster positive relationships among students and challenge them to master new skills.

If you would like to know more about us, and how we can assist you to become part of the St Stephen’s family, please contact us for further information.

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👋 Just a quick reminder for families!

📘 Term 1 Interim Reports are available on the Parent Portal and MyCE app.

👨‍🏫 Parent Teacher interviews will be held on Tuesday, 5 May - a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and chat about their progress. Interview appointments must be booked by Monday 27 April.

More information was shared with families late last term, and we encourage parents to contact the school office if additional support is needed.

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Anzac Day Commemoration Service – Reminder 🌺

We will hold our annual Anzac Day Commemoration Service this Friday and warmly invite parents and carers to join us as we pause to remember and reflect.

📆Friday, 24 April
🏫St Stephen's Catholic College, Holy Spirit Centre
⏰8:50 am for a 9:00 am start
🔗 Please RSVP via the link: www.trybooking.com/DKYKG

Lest we forget.

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We are incredibly proud to share that we have been ranked Queensland’s top “hidden gem” school in a recent statewide analysis of academic performance and housing affordability.

With outstanding NAPLAN results and our regional location offering genuine value for families, St Stephen’s achieved the highest score in the state - proving that a world‑class education doesn’t have to come with a city price tag.

This recognition highlights what our community already knows:
✅ High academic standards
✅ Strong student outcomes
✅ A supportive, regional learning environment

Congratulations to our students, staff and families - this achievement belongs to you all. 💙

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3 days ago

Welcome back to all our students for the start of Term 2!

We’re excited to see familiar faces back and ready to dive into a term full of learning, connection, and growth.

Here’s to new opportunities, strong community, and a fantastic term ahead! 📚✨

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St Stephen's Catholic College
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Phone: 07 4086 2500

Email: ssm.office@cns.catholic.edu.au

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