East Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Saint Patrick's College

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 11, 2026

1. Saint Patrick's College Marker

Inscription.
Saint Patrick's College
Occupied this site
1854 - 1968

Victoria's first Catholic Secondary School
The original seminary in the Colony
The second public school in Victoria
Conducted by the Jesuit Fathers 1865 - 1968

Semper et ubique fidelis

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 37° 48.653′ S, 144° 58.68′ E. Marker is in East Melbourne, Victoria, in Melbourne. It is at the intersection of Lansdowne Street and St Andrews Place, on the left when traveling north on Lansdowne Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

in Australasia,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in South Pacific,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scotch College (Lansdowne Street)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Taken not Given (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Daniel Mannix (about 180 meters away); New Temple Church (about 180 meters away); Daniel O'Connell (about 210 meters away); Dame Nellie Melba (about 210 meters away); Victorian Artists' Society (about 210 meters away); Aubrey Bowen Wing, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Melbourne.

Also see . . . St Patrick's College, East Melbourne. Wikipedia

St Patrick's College was an independent Catholic school in Melbourne, Victoria from 1854 until 1968. It was the second independent school and the first Catholic secondary school in Victoria founded with a government grant of £2,500. In 1865, following financial difficulties, it was transferred to the care of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). The school became immediately important to the intellectual and spiritual life of the Catholic community of Victoria and remained so for its existence. The College was a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges from 1928–1948.

The school was shut down at the
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 11, 2026

2. Saint Patrick's College Marker and Tower
end of 1968 in order to provide space for a new Catholic diocesan chancery. After significant public opposition the buildings were demolished in 1970. Over 5000 students attended the school between its foundation and closure. The St Patrick's Old Collegians' Association continues to exist.

(Submitted on May 17, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.