St Patrick's College is a Catholic Day and Residential Girls' Secondary School in the Mercy Tradition. The College is located at 45 The Strand, North Ward, Townsville, North Queensland, Australia.
St Patrick's College was founded in 1878 by a group of Irish nuns - the Sisters of Mercy. Their foundress, Catherine McAuley, began the Sisters of Mercy order in 1831. The Sisters were pioneers of education in North Queensland, and the College stands as an impressive monument to all those who have contributed to its life during the past 133 years. For more reading: http://www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au/why_st_patrick__s/the_mercy_tradition_&_history.php