At St Mary’s Manly, we offer your child not only a caring and nurturing environment, but also a place where every student is known and supported through a personalised approach that caters to individual needs.
St Mary’s is a school where relationships are deeply valued and thoughtfully nurtured. Students, parents, and staff enjoy positive connections, fostering a strong culture of welcome, collaboration, partnership, and friendship. Our students benefit from exceptional role modelling in their social development, which is reflected in their interactions with peers and staff alike.
We are committed to providing our boys and girls with innovative and inspiring education from Kindergarten through to Year 6—an education that delivers:
- A balanced curriculum that encourages real-world problem solving and creativity
- Opportunities for lifelong learning, focusing on skills such as positive communication, teamwork, and a growth mindset
- Authentic pastoral care—St Mary’s embraces the values of respect, compassion, trust, courage, honesty, service, and hope
- An effective Positive Behaviours for Learning program
- Genuine opportunities for parent participation, where parent voice is valued
- A strong sense of social justice and community outreach, nurturing empathy and a sense of ‘other’
- Integration of modern technologies to support 21st-century learning
- An extensive student leadership program, developing outstanding senior role models who care for and mentor younger students
- A broad selection of extra-curricular activities
- Before and after school care, along with an exciting vacation care program on-site, staffed by carers connected to our school community
If you’re seeking a school with strong, family-based community values and a deep commitment to knowing and supporting each child, St Mary’s is a wonderful choice. Our small size ensures that every student is known and valued by our dedicated staff.

Contact us today to book a tour, enrol or request further information.
Mr. Paul McGuire
Principal