St Mary's Primary School is proud to be one of Queensland's oldest Catholic schools, with a rich heritage dating back to 1863. Our story began when the Sisters of Mercy, led by Mother Vincent Whitty, travelled up the Bremer River to teach local children in Ipswich. Their first classroom—a humble slab hut—welcomed over 100 students on day one. The Sisters remained dedicated educators here until 2001.
Our historic campus features several heritage-listed buildings, including the Early Years Centre, built in 1885. These beautiful stone structures are a vital part of Ipswich's cultural landscape, reflecting the vision and hard work of generations of priests, religious, and laypeople.
The Christian Brothers joined us in 1892, teaching in what is now the Senior Primary Building until 1988. In 1991, St Mary's Primary and St Edmund's Boys Primary School merged, creating today's co-educational community for Prep to Year 6.
Today, with around 600 students, St Mary's Primary School continues its proud tradition of education, sharing close ties with St Mary's College and St Edmund's College. As we move forward, we honour our past and remain committed to preparing students for the future.
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