We are renowned for fostering confident and compassionate girls who are equipped to take on the challenges of today’s world. From early learning years to high school, St Aloysius is a leading private all girls college in Adelaide, South Australia.
Providing opportunities for your daughter to pursue her passions. From STEM and The Arts to Social Justice, Sport and many more!
We understand that choosing a school for your daughter is one of the most important decisions you will make as a family, and we aim to provide you with all you need to inform that decision. Learn more about enrolling at St Aloysius College.
Our Primary school prides itself on being a place where your daughter can flourish, find her voice and use it for good. We inspire a love of learning by offering students an engaging and collaborative program that is both supportive and challenging.
Your daughter’s curiosity about the world around her is nurtured through engagement in meaningful and high-quality learning experiences. In the Secondary years she will be motivated, inspired and supported by our teachers to achieve outstanding academic success and embrace the future with courage and confidence.
We aim to create an environment where your daughter is safe, connected and has a deep sense of belonging. The social development and wellbeing of all of our students is supported through specific programs embedded across our curriculum.
St Aloysius College is a Catholic school shaped by the tradition of Mercy. Situated on Wakefield Street, our campus facilities provide excellent spaces for students to learn, create and collaborate while having access to the city’s resources for exciting and engaging learning experiences outside the classroom.
More than a century ago, Sister Teresa Dunlevie, was introducing new approaches to teaching and learning at St Aloysius College. As Principal from 1918 to 1944, she believed education should give children the opportunity to develop their individual talents. She helped establish one of South Australia’s first Montessori kindergartens, introduced new subjects and encouraged teachers […]
At St Aloysius College, stepping outside the classroom doesn’t mean leaving learning behind. Being a city school means Adelaide becomes part of everyday life. A brief walk, tram or bus ride might take Reception students to Adelaide Zoo, Year 4 classes to the Central Market or older students to Parliament House, the Art Gallery of […]
Choosing a school is about much more than the next school year. It’s about finding a place where your daughter can grow, year after year. When Year 12 student Gislene graduates from St Aloysius College later this year, she’ll be saying goodbye to the school that has been part of her life since Reception. At […]
A child’s first day at school is one of those milestones parents never forget. At St Aloysius College, the new Dunlevie Primary Building, which opened its doors to students in Term 3, has been created with those early years firmly in mind. Those first years of school aren’t only about learning to read and write. […]
Growing up at SAC In just a few weeks, the laughter of a new group of Reception students will fill the Junior School classrooms as they embark on their St Aloysius College journey for the very first time. For one family in particular, it marks both a beginning and an ending. As Year 12 student […]
At St Aloysius College, retreats are more than a day away from the classroom – they are opportunities for students to pause, reflect, connect, and to grow. Throughout the year, secondary year levels participate in age-appropriate retreat experiences designed to nurture their spiritual, emotional, and personal development. While each retreat has its own unique focus, […]
What happens when students are given the freedom to explore something that truly matters to them? At St Aloysius College, the answer can be found in the inspiring and personal projects being prepared in SACE subject, Activating Identities and Futures (AIF). Through AIF, Year 11 students are empowered to pursue meaningful learning goals connected to […]
As we enter the sacred days of Holy Week, culminating in the hope and renewal of Easter, we are reminded in a powerful way that love is not passive, but that it is active, courageous, and transformative. This spirit is alive in our students, especially for several between Years 9 and 11, who have recently […]
This week, the St Aloysius College community gathered in the Jordan Courtyard for a reflective International Women’s Day initiative inspired by the 2026 UN Women Australia theme, ‘Balance the Scales’. Through an interactive installation titled “Balance the Scales. Restore Her Story”, students were invited to confront the realities faced by women experiencing homelessness and consider […]
“The proof of love is deed.” These words of Catherine McAuley, Founder of the Sisters of Mercy, call us beyond sentiment and into action. At St Aloysius College, the 2026 liturgical theme, Animated by Love, invites the community to consider love not as an abstract ideal, but as a spirituality lived daily through presence and […]
Mercy Light: Learning St Aloysius College proudly celebrates the academic achievements of the Class of 2025, whose Year 12 SACE results reflect dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to learning. This year, 31 students achieved an ATAR above 90, with 110 students receiving an ATAR overall. Additionally, 90 per cent of Stage 2 results fell […]
Physical Education (PE) Week is always a highlight of Term 4 at St Aloysius College, and this year’s celebration, held during Week 5, brought colour, joy and connection to every corner of the school. Leading up to PE Week, Year 9 students were treated to a special opportunity, when AFLW Port Adelaide Captain Justine Mules-Robinson […]
On Friday 7 November, the St Aloysius College community gathered in the Gymnasium for a milestone moment… the launch of a new transeasonal school uniform, marking a bold new chapter in the College’s 145-year legacy. As the rhythmic beat of the Drum Corps echoed through the space, students, staff and special guests filled it with […]
Mercy Light: Connecting Every September, the St Aloysius College community pauses to honour its Mercy heritage, remembering the courage and vision of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy who founded our College. Mercy Day is always a time of joy, gratitude, and togetherness. This year, with the 2025 liturgical theme, ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, the […]
Mercy Light: Connecting The Year 12 Winter Sleepout has never been about comfort; it’s an immersion that offers willing students the chance to step into the reality faced by over 7,000 South Australians experiencing homelessness — to feel, even briefly, what it means to go without the warmth we often take for granted. That being […]
Mercy Light: Learning Selecting subjects for the senior years of school may feel like a daunting prospect, but at St Aloysius College, students are supported every step of the way. The 2026 Subject Expo, held in Week 2 of Term 3, provided an interactive opportunity for students in Years 9 to 11 to explore their […]
Mercy Light: Connecting The benefits of studying an additional language are well-researched, suggesting the practice improves everything from our interpersonal skills to cognitive processing and memory. The Languages program at SAC offers far more than knowledge of vocabulary and grammar; it is immersive and engaging, bringing culture into the classroom. Whether they’re learning French, Chinese, […]
Mercy Light: Believing Earlier this year, Pope Francis called on Catholics worldwide to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, in this Jubilee year. At St Aloysius College, a Mercy community steeped in Gospel values, students have been invited to reflect on what it means to journey together in faith, in hope, and in action. This liturgical theme […]
At St Aloysius College, the world beyond the classroom is more than just a change of scenery— the bustling Adelaide CBD is what Primary Coordinator, Ms Abby Matte, refers to as a “third teacher.” “SAC is uniquely positioned to use the city to enhance learning outcomes, and we do so with intention and care,” says […]
At first glance, Catherine McAuley and Maria Montessori may not seem like they have much in common—one was an Irish founder of a religious order, the other an Italian doctor and educator. But dig a little deeper, and a shared vision shines through. Both believed in nurturing the potential of every child, especially those on […]
St Aloysius College is proud to unveil plans for a state-of-the-art, multi-level primary school building in the heart of Adelaide. This exciting development was designed in collaboration with students, teachers and leading architects at Grieve Gillett Architects and Hayball, and will provide an innovative and dynamic learning environment tailored to the needs of our youngest […]
Mercy Light: Connecting When Angelique and Sienna, two Year 10 Peer Support Leaders, greet a room of their younger peers before commencing their second Peer Support session, they do so with a presence of ease and warmth that would convince any observer they’ve been doing this for years. What makes for an excellent Peer Support […]
Mercy Light: Connecting Reconciliation is a term most people are familiar with in the context of Australian cultural relations. The Oxford Dictionary states that to reconcile is ‘the restoration of friendly relations’. SAC’s commitment to reconciliation is deeper, reinforced by its decades-long history of supporting First Nations initiatives, and Principals who have demonstrated great support […]
Cast your eyes across any schoolyard in Australia during the first morning of a school year, and you’ll likely notice similar happenings: new students, nervously peering around their environment. Perhaps you’ll observe people with tear-glazed eyes – a swell of nerves, pride and anticipation for the coming year. Excited friends and classmates eagerly reconnect after […]
Mercy Light: Learning Recent days have delivered finer skies, crisp air and fresh blooms. With seasonal change upon us, many who’ve spent the winter months tucked up inside the house are enticed back out by drier weather and warmth. For years now, SAC has celebrated this transition with the suitably named Spring Concert at the […]
Mercy Light: Connecting In a progressive learning environment, a moment’s pause to reflect on the past may be hard to come by. However, through the lens of history, we learn valuable stories of people, places and events that influenced the present day. These stories are the bedrock of communal identity. A city location means that […]
Mercy Light: Learning Outdoor Education, offered to students at Stage 1 and Stage 2 of their secondary studies, enables experiential learning about the natural world and how we interact with it. It enhances students’ understanding of conservation and sustainability and their personal and social growth. Recently Stage 2 Outdoor Education students completed the first of […]
Mercy light: Leading How do you feel about the fact that an item of clothing is worn just seven times before it is disposed of? A 2015 survey of 2,000 women by UK-based charity, Barnado’s, determined this. It’s a statistic that shocks students and staff within our school community. Considering rapidly changing social media and […]
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