About Us
St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie, established in 1933, is an all-boys Catholic secondary boarding school for Years 7 to 12, located in the Herbert River Valley on Warrgamay land in North Queensland. We are a part of the Edmund Rice Education Australia Colleges Ltd community, and our ethos and values are shaped by the Touchstones of Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, and Justice and Solidarity.
Our College brings together young men from across Australia, particularly from regional, remote and Indigenous communities. This diversity, combined with our strong boarding culture and rural setting, fosters a deep sense of belonging and connection, where each student is known, valued and supported.
We are committed to educating and forming young men in a supportive, faith-filled environment, nurturing their growth as capable learners who are grounded in values, confident in their identity, and prepared for life beyond school. Our vision is for every student to strive and flourish across the spiritual, academic, social, personal, cultural and sporting dimensions of life, developing character, identity, purpose and a commitment to community.
Executive Principal Welcome
Welcome from the Executive Principal
Having previously served as Principal of St Teresa’s, I am pleased to continue my connection with the College as Executive Principal. I also serve as Executive Principal of St Brendan’s College in Yeppoon, working with the leadership teams of both Colleges to support their direction and development.
In January 2026, the College came under the governance of EREA Colleges Ltd, reconnecting it with its founding tradition by the Christian Brothers in 1933. As part of the EREA Colleges network, we share a commitment to Catholic education shaped by the values of faith, inclusion, justice and solidarity.
St Teresa’s is one of three EREA colleges in regional Queensland, alongside St Brendan’s College and Ignatius Park College in Townsville. These connections allow us to share expertise and strengthen opportunities for our students, while continuing to serve the families and communities that give St Teresa’s its distinct character.
EREA Colleges Chief Executive Officer Mr Chris Woolley describes St Teresa’s as “a proud and important part of the Edmund Rice story in Australia”. That history guides our work today as we provide young men, particularly those from First Nations, rural and remote communities, with an education that supports their learning, identity and future aspirations.
Our Campus Principal, Mr Sila Pati, leads the daily life of St Teresa’s College. His welcome below offers a closer introduction to our students, our community and the experience of being part of St Teresa’s.
Mr Robert Corboy | Executive Principal