Academic Excellence
Your academic success starts here
At St Catherine’s College, you will experience a thriving academic and intellectual culture, spearheaded by our comprehensive tutoring service that complements your university studies.
Free tutoring
Receive personalised academic support at any stage of your degree. Our free tutoring service is available to all residents, whether you are just starting or nearing graduation.
Excellent results
Residents at St Catherine’s College consistently achieve exceptional academic results, with more than half of all units awarded High Distinction or Distinction grades. Over one in four residents maintains a perfect academic record of Distinctions or higher.
St Catherine’s is the first college to receive The University of Western Australia’s Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award, celebrating our sustained contribution to student learning.
This tradition of excellence continues today, with residents and alumnae earning prestigious honours, including the Rhodes Scholarship, John Monash Scholarship, New Colombo Plan Scholarship, Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship, Premier’s Science Award, Dr Tracy Westerman Indigenous Psychology Scholarship and Geoff Rasmussen Scholarship.
Academic dinners
Academic dinners are a valued part of life at St Catherine’s College, offering residents the chance to connect with faculty, industry professionals and fellow scholars in a formal and celebratory setting.
Each dinner provides a unique experience. Explore them below to learn more.
Formal Hall Held on Monday nights in the College's Dining Hall, Formal Hall is a long-standing tradition where residents wear academic gowns and enjoy a three-course meal with table service. Evenings often include live music and guest speakers who share extraordinary experiences and insights.
Faculty and Industry Dinners St Catherine’s College upholds a 70-year tradition of Faculty and Industry Dinners, lunches and forums that bring together residents, university faculty and industry leaders. In 2024, more than 100 guest speakers joined residents in dynamic conversations spanning Economics, Engineering, Law, Marine Science and Neuroscience. These sold-out events are not just about shared meals; they are about meaningful debate, boundary-pushing ideas and building connections that last well beyond the dinner table.
Scholars’ Dinner Our annual Scholars’ Dinner celebrates academic excellence across the College. This formal evening celebrates scholarly dedication, fosters intellectual aspiration and reinforces the shared values of our academic community. It also offers residents a rare opportunity to engage in thought-provoking debates with politicians, university professors and leading industry professionals.
The Boyd Dinner for Emerging Leaders The Boyd Dinner honours Dr Sue Boyd AM and celebrates leadership at St Catherine’s College. Each year, a guest speaker shares their journey with students from schools across Western Australia, inspiring the next generation of leaders.