As a Catholic school, its ethos is based on a Christian faith and gospel values.

Co-curricular activities include a variety of sports, public speaking, debating, choir, music, drama, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and Cadets.

Welfare and personal development is managed by a teaching staff of seventy, as well as a group of pastoral care coordinators.

Staff and students are involved in the nomination and voting processes for college and boarding house leaders.

The greatest achievements were with the 2009 1st XV team, who were runners-up in the ACT Under 18 gold division, were southern districts champions in the Yeates Shield, and reached the fourth round in the statewide Waratah Shield, the top schoolboy competition in NSW.