Highview College

The Brigidine Convent at Maryborough was founded in January, 1902 in a building called "Clontarf", and in the same year, St. Joseph's College opened in the Convent building with an enrolment of 3 students.

The Christian Community College (Maryborough) opened its doors on the St. Joseph's site in February, 1974 with 126 students: the first completely ecumenical school in Australia. It was the result of discussions initiated by Canon John Leaver, Anglican Rector of Christ Church, Maryborough, in 1972. As student numbers grew more classrooms and specialist facilities were added. By 1980, the student population had reached 362. A Building Appeal was launched, and through generous contributions and a Government grant, more classrooms, a Home Economics centre and a covered courtyard area were blended with the original Convent structure.

In 1990, as a result of a review of marketing strategies, the trading name of `Highview' was added to the College title. In 1997, Highview became a foundation member of the Victorian Ecumenical System of Schools, and now receives Government funding through this group. The System currently serves the needs of 18 schools throughout Victoria. The College looks forward to providing the people of Maryborough and Central Victoria with an excellent, ecumenical, and independent alternative in education well into the 21^st century.