The school crest features the monogram SH and the symbol †, with the motto "Age Quod Agis" across the bottom, translating loosely into "What ever you do, do to the best of your ability".

In November 2017, the school was set on fire by a former student who threw a firework into the staffroom, causing part of the building to be destroyed.

[3] The College has six houses named after famous women in the Catholic faith: (Orange) – Suzanne Aubert, foundress of Daughters of Our Lady of Compassion (Purple) – St Teresa of Avila (Yellow) – Adèle Euphrasie Barbier, foundress of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (Green) – St Mary Mackillop (Blue) – St Theresa of Lisieux (Pink) – St Catherine of Siena The physical education facilities consist of a fitness centre, a squash court, a gymnasium, turfed tennis and netball courts, and use of Steele Park.

Major sports are practised outside class times, with games being played after school and in the weekends.

An incomplete list of sports currently available include: inline hockey, aerobics, athletics, badminton, basketball, bowls, cricket, cycling, duathlon, equestrian, fitness centre, lacrosse, golf, gymnastics, hockey, kickboxing, netball, rowing, rugby, soccer, softball, squash, talent squad, tennis, touch rugby, triathlon, volleyball, waka ama and waterpolo.