Why Choose Us?

What makes Marcellin College a leader in boys’ education?

‍Choosing the right secondary school for your son is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. At Marcellin College, we understand that choice – and we are proud to be a leading option for families seeking a high-quality, faith-filled, values-based education tailored specifically for boys.

As an all-boys Catholic school in the Marist tradition, we are uniquely positioned to support young men during their formative years. Our mission is to form young people with strong minds and gentle hearts - young men who are spiritually grounded, socially aware, and ready to serve others with courage and compassion. Our environment is intentionally designed to nurture boys’ learning styles, foster positive masculinity and build strong character in a setting where they feel confident and understood. 

Marcellin College is more than just a school - it’s a community that develops the whole person: spiritually, academically, emotionally, culturally and physically. Our dedicated staff work in partnership with families to guide each student in discovering his strengths, developing resilience and striving for personal excellence.

When your son graduates from Marcellin, he will leave with more than just academic achievement. He will leave as a confident, compassionate and capable young man - ready to take his place in the world as a critical thinker and lifelong learner who contributes meaningfully to society.

The College offers a rich range of co-curricular opportunities in sport, debating, public speaking, music, drama and student leadership. Our many musical ensembles include string orchestras and quartets, concert bands, stage bands, brass and the symphonic orchestra. Marcellin enjoys a strong Arts reputation in the community and our annual musical is always a highlight.

The College strives to create a rich and diverse learning environment which focuses on developing the ‘whole person’. We provide a comprehensive pastoral and transition program which supports our boys as they enter and until they exit the College. Marcellin values positive relationships and partnerships between the College, the home and the broader community. The sense of belonging is enhanced by all students becoming members of a House and a smaller Pastoral Group.

Marcellin College is located in Bulleen and is easily accessed by a network of private charter buses and public transport.

The College provides chartered bus services, operated by Kinetic, and also private buses to ensure students get to and from the College safely.

For a full list of our bus services, routes and timetable, please refer to our website.

Welcome from the Principal

In Let Us Dream, Pope Francis writes:
‍

“This is a moment to dream big, to rethink our priorities - what we value, what we want, what we seek - and commit to act in our daily life on what we have dreamed of. God asks us to dare to create something new.” 

In his characteristically pastoral way, Pope Francis urges us all to move out by seeing, judging, and acting with the Holy Spirit. We are called to respond to God’s ever-present challenge: “Dare to create something new.”

At Marcellin College, we understand that a successful school must adapt and change, constantly evolve and ‘dare to create something new’. Our innovative approach to education is informed by evidence-based learning and teaching that sits within our Catholic and Marist framework. Our Catholic identity and our Marist spirituality make us God centred and give us a world view. We encourage our young men to gaze upon creation with wonder and awe and our pedagogy must reflect that.

As a Catholic Marist school, Marcellin College is founded on Gospel teaching and the spiritual philosophy of Saint Marcellin Champagnat. His aim in building schools was two-fold. To educate young people so they could take their place as productive members of society and to make Jesus known and loved. Marcellin said that to do this successfully, as educators, we must love the students we teach and love them all equally.

These words speak of an environment where boys are known, where they are engaged and invited to find their place and where each boy is valued, respected and supported as they strive to reach their full potential.

The Marist Charism provides the College with a firm foundation for the development of best practice in boys’ education. This philosophy is founded on the five Characteristics of Marist education – Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit, Love of Work and In the Way of Mary.

These characteristics provide a solid framework to guide learning and teaching at Marcellin College. More importantly, these ideas deeply influence every interaction between all members of our College family.

It is my hope and prayer that in partnership with each other, we can support your son as he strives for the highest with virtue and courage here at Marcellin College.
‍
Marco Di Cesare
Principal