Aquinas is one of the oldest schools in Western Australia, with a history dating back to 1894. It is known for its beautiful grounds, excellent academic and sporting environment and for producing young men of character who strive to do the best they can for others as well as themselves.

Aquinas College is located on the banks of the Canning River in Salter Point, Perth. With 2km of river frontage and a spacious environment, Aquinas is the ideal place for young men to learn and play.

Aquinas College is a school for boys in the Public Schools Association (PSA). It is a school made up of young men from a variety of different backgrounds who are aware of the privileges Aquinas offers.

Catering for K-12, with day students and boarders, we have an innovative curriculum, outstanding facilities and dedicated teachers who genuinely care about their students.

At Aquinas College, it’s not what our students become, but who they become that matters. We offer a vibrant school life steeped in mateship, academic success and sporting tradition with a belief in service, achievement and commitment. It’s the perfect environment for good men to grow.

For example, if a boy wants to study hard and follow his dream of becoming a surgeon so he can buy a mansion and drive an expensive car, we’re probably not the right school for him.

But if he wants to study hard and follow his dream of becoming a surgeon so he can use his skills and talents to change the lives of others for the better; we’ll roll out the welcome mat.

We don’t begrudge anyone the material rewards that come from their success, regardless of the industry. But our focus is on working with and developing men of good character who want to do great things for others as well as themselves.

Aquinas College offers a range of opportunities to motivate and inspire our students. They receive a holistic education that encompasses academic studies, sport, culture and community service.

Our tenets of scholarly attainment, spiritual awareness, character formation and solidarity with others remain at the core of day-to-day activities. A particular emphasis is placed on a a developmental program that assists in the formation of each student as they journey from boyhood to manhood.

The College motto, Veritas Vincit means truth conquers. It is the foundation for everyone in our community and at the heart of our call to be Christian.

This philosophy is clearly articulated through our Service programs, our Immersion experiences and our Retreat programs. We demonstrate the Church’s commitment to the dignity of the individual, particularly through the relationships we build with our community.

Aquinas College is a strong academic school, with subjects, teaching styles and activities that are boy focused. While subjects are important within themselves, their true value lies in helping each student discover and develop his inner spirit and strength of character – his heart and soul. Creating a moral compass for life, learning about himself and the difference he can make is as important as what he learns inside the classroom.

We are always extremely proud when our students do well, and we celebrate achievement, creativity and effort across a vast range of academic and co-curricular pursuits. Our appeal as a school rests in our strong sense of faith, the values we strive to maintain, our commitment to realising the potential of each young man in our care and in providing a balanced education that addresses the academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of our student's lives.

We have the highest expectations of all our boys. Our aim is for each to be the best he can be in all that he does and to demonstrate outstanding levels of attendance, appearance, courtesy, respect and work ethic throughout his time at the school.