The college formerly housed a convent for the Presentation Sisters, which became a primary school and a church prior the establishment of St Francis Xavier's Cathedral.

In 2016, Nagle commenced the formation of a campus in Carnarvon, where it offers an opportunity for Carnavon students to achieve a catholic high school education, without leaving their hometown.

[6] The origins of Nagle Catholic College is woven into history that spans back to 1891 when Bishop Gibney, requested the Presentation Sisters from Ireland begin teaching in Geraldton.

The sisters founded the 'Star of the Sea' Young Lady's Secondary Education Academy erected on the corner of Marine Terrace and Lewis Street.

The outbreak of World War II affected the college in 1942, where students were evacuated to Mount Magnet.

Melva Sallans carried out the duties of Senior Perfect, assisted by Effie Dallimore, Joan Mulligan and Rica Diamond.

In 1977, the Stella Maris Orchestra and Choir performed for Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.

The work will be truly apostolic as going to China...Hence on 11 December, Brother Celsus O'Donnell arrived in Geraldton to prepare the opening of the new boarding college.

On the school year of 1926, St Patrick's College was officially opened with Brother O'Donnell as the first principal.

In 1940, the first prefects were appointed with Kevin Bradley, Geoffrey Meyer, John White, Bernard Williams, Charles Cripps and Ronald Hesford undertaking the positions.

During the 60s, bands began to form with 'Les Silhouettes' and 'The Doppler Effect' taking over the St Patrick's College music scene.

[8] Currently, the St Patrick's College campus is home to the Catholic Education Geraldton branch and Leaning Tree Primary School.

For example, are the Edmund Rice Library, Bishop Bianchinni Gymnasium and Maslen Science Area, with all three buildings erected around within the decade.

96% of Nagle Catholic College VET students achieved a Cert II or higher and was ranked 40th in WA.