Marist College Emerald is a Catholic, co-educational day school located in Emerald, a rural town located in the Central Highlands, about 3 hours west of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
Academic achievements
As of 2010, seven Marist College students have achieved an overall position of 1, the top level of secondary school academic achievement in the state of Queensland.[1]
School houses
The school has five houses.[2]
Moore House
Motto: Post Prolia Pramia (After the battle come the rewards).
Colour: blue
Emblem: shark
Moore House was named after Daniel Moore, parish priest of Emerald when the college was founded.
Heenan House
Motto: Per Aspera Ad Astra (Through difficulty to the stars). Colour: gold Emblem: hornet
Heenan House was named after Brian Heenan, Bishop of Rockhampton when the college was founded.
Farrelly House
Motto: Cituis Altuis Fortuis (Faster, Higher, Stronger). Colour: red Emblem: dragon
This house was named after Mark Farrelly, who was involved in the early development and planning of the college.
Chanel House
Motto: Honora Omnes Time Nullus (Respect all, fear none). Colour: purple Emblem: cobra
This house is named after Peter Chanel,
Mackillop House
Motto: Ubi Concordia, Ibi Victoria (Where there is unity, there is victory). Colour: green Emblem: green-eyed panther
This is the newest house, and is named after Mary MacKillop, Australia's first saint.
References
- 1."Report," Archived 2008-12-12 at the Wayback Machine Catholic Education.
- 2."House System". Marist College Emerald. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2026.