Genazzano is home to an outstanding Co-curricular Program, comprising well over 150 activities and offering students unique opportunities across many expert fields -  music, sport and interest-based activities which include  public speaking, debating, writing, liturgy, social justice and academic clubs. The College has a rich musical and choral tradition and with more than 30 music ensembles, students can discover the joy of music by learning an instrument of their choice.

Genazzano also has a rich history of sport, with many students becoming proficient athletes in swimming, athletics, tennis and netball. The College is also proud to be celebrating more than 30 years of Rowing.

Hopetoun Hall is a happy and nurturing home that encourages the growth of faith, independence and social responsibility for students from various social and geographic backgrounds.

Located only three kilometres from the College via a quick tram ride, Hopetoun Hall is a modern 40-bed facility providing a secure, comfortable, caring and supportive Catholic environment for students from Years 7-12.  The off-campus location provides boarders with a sense of ‘going home’ at the end of each school day.

Hopetoun Hall is managed by a resident Director of Boarding, who is assisted by a team of dedicated and experienced staff.  Boarding staff appreciate and encourage open and regular communication between boarders’ parents and are aware that it is vital in ensuring quality care for all boarders. 

Genazzano remains Victoria’s only Catholic girls’ boarding school. Year 12 students are accommodated in individual purpose-built rooms serviced by a communal kitchen. Students in Years 7 to 11 enjoy spacious, centrally heated shared facilities. All rooms have internet access. 

Boarders are well represented within the College community as prefects, house captains, performers, members of sporting teams and as recipients of academic honours. 

When girls leave Hopetoun Hall they take with them skills and friendships which will assist them in taking on life’s challenges. 

Genazzano’s Companionship Program provides a vehicle for students to connect with members of the wider community, to offer them assistance and gain a deeper appreciation of their needs.

Companionship is central to the FCJ philosophy of education, being expressed through faithfulness, gentleness and respect.  In the Ignatian tradition, the College encourages students to “find God in all things”.

Social justice is more than a series of programs designed to create awareness and understanding of broader community issues. It is a reflection of the students’ desire to contribute, share the values of their faith and make a difference to the world in which they live.

Genazzano’s innovative Performance Psychology Centre employs world’s best practice to promote wellness, resilience, development and optimal functioning.

The College’s GenStar Program, supports the Genazzano vision and mission to promote the ‘whole person’. Focused on building resilience, thinking for peak performance and promoting a safe and healthy approach to life, the program is underpinned by extensive theory and research.

Regular national and overseas tours offer students a broad range of immersive opportunities through language and cultural experiences, as well as creative arts, music and international sporting tours.

Academic Scholarships are offered to all students entering Year 7 and prospective students entering Years 9 and 11.

Music Scholarships are offered to all students entering Year 7 and prospective students entering Years 9 and 11. Two Music Scholarships are available to current Genazzano students entering Year 9.

Boarding Scholarships are offered to prospective students entering Year 9, 10 or 11.

For information contact:

College Enrolments Team  
Tel: +61 3 8862 1000 
E: registrar@genazzano.vic.edu.au

Ours is a College where intellectual pursuits flourish in a climate of excellence and enquiry. Our academic results are a testament to the professionalism, expertise and care of our teachers and the dedication and motivation of our students.

Our VCE Class of 2020 received outstanding results. The median study score was 34 and the percentage of study scores greater than 40 was 20%. Notably, a total of 13 students received an ATAR of 99 or above and 72 achieved an ATAR greater than 90, which equates to 45%. Our median ATAR was 88.3. What is perhaps most significant about these statistics, is the depth of achievement under the most challenging of circumstances. Our Year 12 students spent a total of 14 weeks of school time learning remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.

The College has a multitude of transport options available and is well serviced by all types of public transport, including buses, trams and trains.

Mrs Loretta Wholley

Loretta commenced as Principal of Genazzano FCJ College in January 2021. She is a faith-filled leader focused on creating a strong community where companionship with Jesus and others, and courage and confidence is reimagined.

Loretta comes to Genazzano with a highly regarded career in Catholic education, as a Principal, Deputy Principal and Educator. She is known for leading innovation in schools and supporting them to take bold risks and forge through society with great initiative and pride. She is passionate about all-girls education, their mental health and wellbeing, healthy eating programs and staff leadership.

Prior to Genazzano FCJ College, Loretta was Principal at Merici College in Canberra for 8 years; and before this, Deputy Principal at Mercedes College and at Santa Maria College, both in Perth. Earlier in her career she taught at Prendiville College, Mater Dei College and John XXIII College.

Loretta has held a variety of committee positions, most recently as the national President for the Catholic Secondary Principals Association (CaSPA); and four years as a member of the Catholic Education Commission, Canberra Goulburn.

Loretta has been recognised for her talents and commitment to education through a number of awards including the ACEL (Australian Council for Educational Leadership) Fellowship Award for services and leadership in Catholic Education in 2017; and Telstra Business Woman of the Year Public Sector ACT finalist; and the ACT Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Award in 2020.

“A Genazzano education encourages students to view the world critically, to be discerning in their decision making and, most importantly, to understand that learning is a life long journey”.

Loretta teaches in the areas of Religious Education, Business and Technology; and her qualifications include a Master of Educational Leadership, Master of Religious Education, Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts. She is highly regarded within Catholic education as a progressive and innovative leader.