History
Marist Brothers founded the college as part of the worldwide Congregation of Marist Colleges which began in 1816 under the guidance of the French priest, Marcellin Champagnat SM.
Archbishop Kelly visited Randwick in 1921, and pressed for the establishment of a school for boys. Land became available in Alison Rd and on 4 November 1922 the Most Reverend Dr Sheehan laid the first stone which now forms part of the College Wall. Dr Cyril Fallon campaigned for funds, stating "A sum of 12,000 pounds was necessary to pay for the site and the school to be erected on it." Br Walstan Curtin was the first headmaster, and welcomed the first student on Monday, 29 January 1923. Originally the brothers traveled from Darlinghurst and Hunters Hill, until Br Aquinas managed to purchase the house adjoining the College, and then it became the living quarters for the Brothers. The Marist Brothers have managed the college ever since.
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