Marist College Eastwood is a school that values the importance of honouring individual strengths and talents and nurturing students to work collaboratively, looking outwards towards the world. As principal, the opportunity to continue driving this strong community forward and shaping its vision for the future is an exciting undertaking.
Brother Leopold Smith and three other Marist Brothers – Ervan McDonough, Loyola Sullivan and Kenneth Harris came to Eastwood and opened St Kevin’s Boys School, as the college was originally named. On the first day, they taught 107 students in Eastwood House which was built in 1863 and which housed the original four classrooms.
Marist College enjoys relationships with parishes from across the Archdiocese of Sydney, particularly the Northern Deanery; as well as parishes in the Diocese of Parramatta and Broken Bay. Our school is part of a system of over 150 low-fee Catholic schools in the Sydney Archdiocese.
On the first day, they taught 107 students in Eastwood House which was built in 1863 and which housed the original four classrooms. Today, Eastwood House serves as the college’s administration building, the site has significantly expanded and the college has an enrollment of over 900 students.
Marist College Eastwood has a proud history of educating boys to be men who are ‘Good Christians and Good Citizens’. Our contemporary learning approach ensures excellence in student outcomes and the strong Catholic ethos inspired by St Marcellin Champagnat, instils standards and a work ethic that boys carry throughout their lives.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our schools and offices now stand. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.