History
Prior to European settlement, the land now occupied by St. Stanislaus' College formed part of the territory occupied by the Wiradjuri people.
St Stanislaus' College was established in 1867. The school came under the control of the Vincentians in 1889, following the arrival of the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers from Ireland, with the purpose of taking over the college.
In 1896, the college received much media attention when it became the site of the first x-ray for medical purposes in Australia. This x-ray was taken by Father James Slattery on 21 September, and showed the location of gunshot in the shattered hand of an ex-student.
Vincentians continued in the role of President and Headmaster at the College until the commencement of 1993, when it was decided to separate the two roles. The current head of school at St Stanislaus' College is Dr Anne Wenham.
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