St Stephen's Catholic College, Mareeba

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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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10 hours ago

Last Friday, our College proudly competed at the 2026 Vicki Wilson Netball Championships with two determined teams who gave their all in tough, challenging conditions. Their teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship were outstanding from the first whistle to the last. 👏

A huge thank‑you to our dedicated coaches, Miss Petersen and Miss Mackay, for your commitment, encouragement, and leadership. We are grateful for everything you do for our players. 🙏

We would also like to extend a special thank‑you to our College umpires, Asha and Allegra, for your professionalism and support throughout the day. Your contribution is truly appreciated. 🙂

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My name is Janeka Reys, and I am the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer at St Stephen's Catholic College.

As part of our 20 Year celebrations and NAIDOC Week, we are creating a First Nations Excellence Wall featuring a “Where Are They Now?” section for past students.

I would love to include you if you’d be happy to be involved! The display is all about celebrating the deadly journeys, achievements and pathways of our former First Nations students and inspiring the next generation.

If you are interested, feel free to send through a recent photo, what year you graduated, and a little update on what you are doing now. Alternatively, you can visit the St Stephen's Catholic College 20 Year Celebrations page and complete the form online. www.sscc.qld.edu.au/20th-year-celebrations/

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19 hours ago

Our Year 12 Sport and Recreation students recently put their learning into practice during an outdoor leadership camp at Chillagoe.

Students designed and led activities for local primary school students, showing fantastic leadership and enthusiasm, and making it a memorable day for everyone involved. They also worked as a team to set up a bush camp and complete some challenging 10 km hikes.

Next, students will reflect on their leadership skills and use what they’ve learned from the camp experience to design a new outdoor activity.

👏 Well done to all students involved!

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Year 10 Visual Art students are currently developing their ceramics skills with Mrs Durrand through the creation of handmade tea sets using slip casting techniques.

Students are exploring new processes, including pouring slip, refining forms and surface decoration, while building confidence, creativity and technical skill throughout the project.

We cannot wait to see the finished works and the unique designs each student creates.

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