St Stephen's Catholic College, Mareeba

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Celebrating 20 Years
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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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Congratulations to Macy, whose work is currently featured in the Receive>Respond Exhibition at the Tanks Arts Centre in Cairns! 👏

The exhibition opened on 22 May and runs through to 21 June, showcasing the work of just 30 selected young creatives aged 16 – 25. Macy’s inclusion in the exhibition is a significant achievement, made even more exciting by the fact that one of her works sold during the opening night.

Macy is pictured with her two exhibited works (top left and bottom right).

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Our Year 11 Sport and Recreation students recently had the opportunity to experience wheelchair basketball! 🏀🙌

A huge thank you to Angela and the Atherton Basketball Association for providing the sports wheelchairs and making this experience possible. Students were introduced to the rules, techniques and strategies of the game, quickly building confidence while having plenty of fun along the way.

Special thanks to Mr MacGregor for joining the session. Watching an experienced player in action was both inspiring and eye-opening, helping students gain a deeper appreciation for the skill, agility and game sense required to excel in wheelchair basketball.

The court was filled with energy, teamwork and laughter. More importantly, the experience encouraged students to think differently about movement, sport and participation. By stepping into the chairs themselves, they gained valuable insight into how inclusive sporting opportunities can be created and enjoyed by all.

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20 hours ago

Our 2026 Feedback Survey is underway, with survey links emailed to families last week. Share your ideas and help shape the future of Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns schools and systems!

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2 days ago

Celebrating Student Success at QREP 🎶👏

Over the weekend, our talented students took part in the Queensland Regional Ensemble Program (QREP) - an inspiring initiative led by CQUniversity.

Immersed in jazz and contemporary music, students collaborated with expert conductors and professional jazz clinicians. Through intensive rehearsals, ensemble work, and skill-building workshops, they developed their musicianship and confidence - culminating in a fantastic final performance.

Arts & LOTE Middle Leader, Mr Tyson Manley, praised the group for representing the College with distinction, highlighting their impressive growth and outstanding performances across the weekend.

👏 Congratulations to all students involved!

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