Saint Marcellin Champagnat, a young priest in rural south-east France, founded the Marist Brothers to educate the poor.

The school has a wonderful aspect, along the Ridge above Durban with a view over the City to the bay on the one side and inland towards the Valley of a Thousand Hills on the other.

The emphasis on religion, discipline and a strong sense of a "school-family" add to the school's appeal.

The ground floor of this house was converted into a teaching venue complete with a small library, classroom, office and veranda for working on large projects.

Each room has been soundproofed, and the syllabus has been broadened to include music as an official school subject.

Gray knee-length skirts, white ankle-length socks, and black buckle shoes are worn.

It is navy blue with vertical gold stripes, with the school badge emblazoned onto the chest pocket.

Half Colours may be awarded to a student who meets certain criteria, as laid down in the College's School Diary.

The Half Colours Tie is navy blue with the school badge and the field of achievement (for example, Cross Country) on it.

Upon achieving Full Colours, the student is presented with a gold scroll bearing the name of the field of endeavour.

The Colours Blazer Badge also consists of the escutcheon and interwoven "A" and "M", but has gold laurel leaves around the shield.

It is only presented to students who show outstanding leadership qualities, and are involved in service both within the school, and in the greater community.