College Ste Marie opened its doors on 17 January 2005 at St Charles Lees in Rose Hill with two Form I classes and 45 students. What began as a modest educational project has since grown into a thriving secondary school community located on a four-acre campus in Palma, Quatre Bornes.
The college was established through the vision of Bishop Maurice Piat, who recognised the need for a fee-paying Catholic secondary school that would provide quality education while nurturing strong human and spiritual values. At a time when many families were seeking an educational environment aligned with these principles, College Ste Marie emerged as a response to that aspiration.
From its inception, the college has sought to offer an education that develops the whole person. While inspired by the educational tradition of the Loreto institutions and guided by the example of the Virgin Mary, the college has always welcomed students from diverse backgrounds and beliefs within a spirit of openness, respect and inclusion.
The college motto, Discere ad Serviendum – Learn to Serve – continues to guide its mission today. More than a slogan, it reflects a commitment to developing young people who combine knowledge with compassion, achievement with humility and personal success with service to others.
Over the years, College Ste Marie has remained faithful to its founding vision while continuously evolving to meet the needs of new generations of learners. Today, it continues to prepare students not only for academic success, but also for meaningful lives of purpose, responsibility and contribution.








