The College was established in 1982 with the amalgamation of Marist and St Catherine’s Colleges, building on a century of work by the Marist Brothers and Dominican Sisters in the Invercargill area.

Verdon College is a Catholic learning community where excellence is fostered and gospel values guide success.

Verdon College is an integrated Catholic College.

Our Special Catholic Character is also based on the traditions of our founding orders the Marist brothers and Dominican sisters.

Our College values are based on the combined values and traditions of these two orders.

These values provide students and staff with the foundations to create a positive supportive learning community.

Because our community is based on the Catholic faith it is an inclusive community.

Many of our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and religious denominations.

All members are able to positively participate in and contribute to our community in meaningful ways.

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