St Patrick’s Parish School is a highly successful Catholic school that has educated Cooma Students for over 140 years. We are proud to be a vibrant, multicultural school and parish community where every individual is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Founded by the Brigidine Sisters in 1887 the school has an explicit commitment to the Catholic faith and is inspired by the spirit of Saint Patrick. We nurture faith, foster learning, and celebrate the unique gifts of each person.
Our school’s motto is Strength in Gentleness and this is reflected in the traditions and culture found throughout the school community.
Whether you are a current family, a future student, or a visitor wanting to learn more about who we are, we invite you to explore our website and discover the many ways our community learns, leads, and thrives together.

St Patrick’s Parish School has a long and respected throughout the Snowy Monaro region for academic excellence. Through high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a culture that encourages every student to achieve their personal best, we inspire young people to thrive in their education, and reach their full potential.

St Patrick’s students are widely respected for their good character and integrity, qualities that are framed by out Catholic values. Through faith, and everyday learning experiences, students develop a strong sense of integrity, responsibility and purpose, empowering them to grow into confident, caring and capable young people.

A Catholic education at St Patrick’s Parish School nurtures the whole child through faith, learning and community. Students are supported to grow academically, spiritually and personally in a caring environment where they are encouraged to flourish, develop strong values and make a positive contribution to the world around them.
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In the year
the convent was built, and school classes as we know them today, started in 1922.
For more than
Years, St Patrick’s has been providing quality Catholic education to generations of families across the Snowy Monaro region.
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In 2025
of our students continued their education through secondary and higher education pathways.
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St Patrick's Parish School Cooma
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
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