Aranmore Catholic College

Aranmore Catholic College was founded on its present site in Leederville in 1903 by two Sisters of Mercy, Mother Berchmans and Mother Aquin, who originally established a co-educational school known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School, Arranmore. Mother Berchmans, who was from an island off the west coast of Ireland called ‘Arranmore’, named their new convent house at the corner of Marian and Shakespeare Streets, ‘Arranmore’. The first student, Sophia Hudson, was joined by 12 boarders a few years later and after a period of time, the school was called St Mary’s and educated both boys and girls to sixth standard and girls only in high school.

Aranmore is a place of opportunity for all students. We endeavour to cater to students from all backgrounds and abilities and offer a comprehensive curriculum. We see the term ‘curriculum’ encompassing all aspects of development - academic, sporting, artistic, social and spiritual. Our extensive programs, both inside and outside the classroom, reflect this belief as does our reputation in the broader community as one of Perth’s most caring and inclusive schools.

When you entrust the education of your child to us, we take this as a great responsibility. We work with you, the parent, to equip your young person with the skills necessary to succeed in life.

Our College boasts the highest level of value-adding amongst WA schools when comparing the progress students make from Year 7 to Year 9 using the NAPLAN results. This growth in student learning can be attributed to our dedicated staff who go above and beyond to engage students in their education.

In our senior years, we offer multiple pathways which articulate to University, TAFE and the workplace. There is excellent flexibility between these pathways and, regardless of the pathway a student selects, guidance and support to achieve personal success is the cornerstone of education at Aranmore.

In addition to the variety of courses at the College, Aranmore is also a part of an excellent online learning network for Years 11 and 12, allowing senior students to study ATAR courses of interest that may not be available at the College.