| Location | Springfield, Australia | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 1223 | Establishment | HE Institution / College |
| Founded In | 1954 | Estimated Cost of Living | 29710 AUD |
| Address | 540 Fullarton Rd Springfield 5062 South Australia |
Mercedes College History
Mercedes College was established in 1954 when the Sisters of Mercy purchased the property which included the gracious family home, Strathspey.
The purchase of the property brought to fruition a dream to find a healthier and more open environment for the boarding students of St Aloysius College as there was little remaining space at the city site.
Today, Mercedes offers contemporary quality learning facilities with wide open spaces and beautiful gardens.
The Fleur de Lis, Sisters of Mercy and Loyal en Tout
The name 'Mercedes' harks back to the South Australian Mercy Sisters' Foundation in 1880. The Fleur de Lis logo of Mercedes College is also that of the Sisters of Mercy.
The Fleur de Lis in our logo is joined by the motto 'Loyal en Tout' which translates as 'loyal in all' and is shared with our sister college St Aloysius, which adopted it in 1912.
The History of Strathspey
The property on which the College stands was originally part of Springfield Estate. It was sold to Sir John Duncan on 22 January 1889, who built the gracious family home, Strathspey, for his family. Planning on Strathspey commenced in 1891 and the building was completed in 1899.
In 1927 the property became a residential college for the University of Adelaide, and was re-named St Andrew's College. It proved to be too far from the university and was sold to an Adelaide businessman, Mr F Cornell as a private residence just prior to World War II.
Mercedes College provides a strong values-centred Catholic education based on the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. The Keys of Compassion, Loyalty, Justice, Integrity, Responsibility and Mutual Respect are core values that are an integral part of the way of life for all members of the Mercedes community.
Each year the College highlights one Key and encourages students to reflect on ways that they can fulfil that core value through their everyday experiences. In 2020, the college is focussing on the Mercy Key of Responsibility:
Loyalty
Integrity
Compassion
Justice
Mutual Respect
Responsibility
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