Our History

Trinity Catholic College Lismore is owned by the entity known as “The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore.” The Presentation Sisters founded St Mary’s College for Girls in 1886 and the Marist Brothers opened St Joseph’s High School for Boys in 1911. After some years of senior co-instruction, the two schools formally amalgamated to form Trinity Catholic College Lismore in 1985. The College relocated to its current location at Southern Cross University Lismore after the devastating Northern Rivers flood event of 2022. Following the 2022 flood events the College community has worked together to ensure that current and future students have access to high quality Catholic education at Trinity's new location.

1886

Presentation Sisters founded St Mary's College.

1911

Marist Brothers opened St Joseph's High School.

1922

St Joseph's added junior secondary classes.

1924

First Intermediate Class exams held at St Joseph's.

1951

St Joseph's becomes a full high school.

1966

St Joseph's and St Mary’s start co-instruction.

1985

Trinity Catholic College is formed.

August 15th

Annual Foundation Day celebrated.

2018

Mission Statement ratified by the College Council.

June 6th

Champagnat Day honours Marist Brothers.

2022

Jesse Smith becomes first lay Principal.

Nov 21st

Feast of the Presentation of Mary celebrated.