Situated in the heart of the City of Melbourne, Simonds Catholic College is in a unique position of being the only Catholic school for boys on the doorstep of the CBD.  

The small size of Simonds Catholic College allows for boys to be individually known and appreciated for their own unique characteristics. A wide variety of structures and processes have been established to promote a sense of belonging and well-being amongst the boys, especially those who are new to the College.

Pastoral Care Teachers

All students are allocated to a Pastoral Care class; Year 7-10 students will have a teacher who normally takes them for several different subjects. The Pastoral Care Teacher is responsible for the welfare of each student in their Homeroom.

Pastoral Classes

Boys in Years 7-10 have a Pastoral Class each week.  The aims of this class are to support each boy’s social and emotional learning and to promote the wellbeing of all students.  Year 11 and 12 students participate in a fortnightly Pastoral session.

Student Counsellor and Coordinator of Wellbeing

Our Student Counsellor and Coordinator of Wellbeing, Mr Pascal Rohan is available to assist students, parents and staff with any emotional or wellbeing needs. 

Student Representative Council (SRC)

Boys from Years 7-10 nominate themselves to be elected to the Student Representative Council by their peers.  In Years 11 and 12, Student Leaders are chosen from the whole student group. Those students elected attend an annual, two-day leadership camp and provide leadership for all students at Simonds Catholic College. Members of the SRC organise many different activities across all year levels, including the annual Simonds Trivia Night and fundraising for social justice.

We are a small school by design and have outstanding teachers. Our point of difference is that we deliberately limit the size of classes and this translates to increased learning opportunities for our students and big opportunities for your son.  

Simonds’ close proximity to the inner city means we are able to take advantage of the many excellent cultural and sporting facilities to support and enhance our students' learning. We are fortunate that many activities are only minutes away.

Join us for a Talk and Tour and discover the Simonds difference for yourself.

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Being in the hear of the city, Simonds Catholic College is very well serviced by public transport.

There is a tram stop at our door stop and Flagstaff, North Melbourne and Melbourne Central train stations are a short walk away.

Christian Tringali -  Year 9 

I was a little worried about the first day of Year 7 because I hardly knew anybody. There was no need as I made friends immediately. I was also impressed with the teachers’ care and friendliness. Being a small school, there is a great sense of camaraderie, numerous opportunities to really be recognised for your efforts and the teachers are always available and approachable.

I love Maths and PE because the subjects are interesting and challenging.  Being a small school, there are plenty of chances for me to represent the school. I can play all types of sports including basketball and I really enjoy competing against other schools in the ACC competition.

It is so easy to get to Simonds because we are right in the city and there is public transport from everywhere. I catch the tram everyday, but others catch the train and some even ride their bikes or get dropped off.

Simonds is a really good school!

Simonds Catholic College is a unique inner-city school for boys with outstanding teachers, who deliver high quality programs to students within a spiritual, academic, cultural, social and sporting dimension.  There is a very strong sense of community and partnership amongst students, staff and parents as the College strives to produce the best possible outcomes for all students.

Simonds Catholic College is a vibrant multicultural community, where student successes are valued and acknowledged.  Our innovative curriculum encourages both collaborative and individual learning through an extensive range of subjects and co-curricular activities and will equip our students with the skills necessary to succeed in their lives.

As a school community, we place great emphasis on our values of Catholic beliefs and teachings, pastoral programs, respectful behaviour, inclusivity, fully committed teachers and motivated students.

Please take the time to browse our website and arrange a tour. I look forward to meeting you and your family on one of our tours.

Yours sincerely,