Brigidine College is an independent Catholic secondary day school for girls located in St Ives, on the North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales. Established in 1954 by the Brigidine Sisters, the college currently educates approximately 900 students from Year 7 to Year 12.

Core Identity and Values

The school’s philosophy is encapsulated in its Latin motto, Fortiter et Suaviter, which translates to “Strength and Gentleness”.

• Mission: To challenge and inspire young women to be active voices of strength and gentleness in their communities.Holistic
• Education: The college emphasizes a balanced approach that combines spiritual, academic, physical, and cultural dimensions of learning.
• Governance: Since 2014, the school has been governed by Kildare Ministries, which oversees several Brigidine educational works in Australia.