[1] It is named in honour of the Australian educationalist, nun and co-founder of the Institute of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Mary MacKillop.

[2] MacKillop and Rice are key sources of inspiration for the school community.

The college is a member of the Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools.

[5] The college is named after Mary MacKillop, an Australian educator and saint of the Catholic Church.

The houses are named after significant places and people related to the religious institutes of the college- the Christian Brothers and Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.