Mary MacKillop College, a Catholic Girls’ Secondary College governed by Brisbane Catholic Education situation at Nundah, is committed to excellence in education for young women. The College, founded and owned by the Sisters of St Joseph, caters for the diversity of needs of young women by providing an education that fulfils the MacKillop vision, that genuine education resides in the development of the hearts, minds and spirits of each person as they journey to wholeness. The College has 630 students and will remain a middle-sized school, so that the intimacy of each student being known and recognised as a particular gift will always be a key facet of the school’s character. The College places strong emphasis on faith, community and pastoral care as well as on an education suited to the needs of the times. Mary MacKillop College aims to provide the environment, the resources and the freedom for each young woman to grow towards her full potential in all aspects of her life, whether intellectual, physical, social or spiritual. As a Catholic school for young women, the Mary MacKillop community is committed to the learning and spirit of woman and is at the forefront of contemporary curriculum development.

At Mary MacKillop College you will find a community committed to bringing out the best in each and every student. It’s a great place to learn. Girls in Years 7 -12 enjoy a diverse and innovative curriculum in a school where the teachers are dedicated to giving their all for the benefit of the students.

Students and staff alike love being at Mary MacKillop College. There’s a strong sense of shared purpose. It’s a faith-filled and hope-filled place. It’s a place of warm and friendly welcome.

Growing in learning and life requires courage and the ability to take risks. Students are encouraged to set themselves high standards and to be strong and resilient in their endeavour to realise their potential.

Centrally located with bus and train transport from all Brisbane regions within two minutes of the College. We are also serviced by Red and White Coaches who offer alternate routes to cater for students who are not close to bus or train services.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Josephine Griffiths, an educator and leader with a proven record for cultivating cultures of excellence, as Principal of our College from the commencement of the 2021 Academic Year.

Josephine has forged a highly successful career in Catholic Education, having cemented her leadership expertise as Principal Advisor - School Improvement, collaborating extensively and effectively with Senior Leaders, Principals, Leadership Teams and staff of Secondary, Primary and P-12 Colleges across the Archdiocese of Brisbane, in addition to her roles as Deputy Principal, Brigidine College Indooroopilly, Assistant Principal, St Thomas More College Sunnybank and Head of Senior School, St Edmund's College Woodend. 

Her wealth of experience is underpinned by extensive qualifications - Master of Educational Leadership (UQ), Master of Religious Education (ACU), Graduate Diploma in Education (ACU), Bachelor of Arts (UQ), Certificate IV in T.E.S.O.L and Certificate IV in Work Education – as well as being a member of the Australian Council for Educational Leadership (ACEL) and the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI). 

As a woman of spirit, integrity and wisdom, Josephine is delighted to be joining Mary MacKillop College to lead and uphold the Josephite Charism.  With a love of learning and a love of teaching central to her being, Josephine is looking forward to working with all who contribute to the very fabric of our community – students, staff, parents, Sisters of St Joseph, the Banyo-Nundah Parish and other valued partners – to nurture, challenge and empower MacKillop Women to be people of potential and purpose to live principled lives and shine.