History of Stannies.

St. Stanislaus' College was established in 1867 by the first Bishop of Bathurst, Rt. Rev. Dr. Matthew Quinn, under the name of St Stanislaus' High School. It started on the 21st of January.

Originally the college was controlled was controlled by the diocesan clergy, but on the first of January, 1889, the college was transferred to Vincentian Management. This group of Christian brothers had just arrived from Ireland, to continue their mission here in Australia.

The original part of the current building was built in the 1870s. Other additions included the Gallagher Wing in the 1940s, extension of the Chapel and Marble Hall in the 1950s, John Hall Wing and Slattery Wing 1960s, McMahon Wing 1980s (completing the Quadrangle). The performing arts centre and indoor recreational centre, was built in the early 2000's and the completion of the trade training centre finished in 2011.

The main ovals were opened with a game of cricket against the Australian XI including Kippax and Bradman.

In 1896, the college received much media attention when it became the site of the first x-ray for medical purposes in Australia. This x-ray was taken by Father Joseph Slattery on 21 September, and showed the location of gunshot in the shattered hand of an ex-student.There is now a museum in the marble hall, dedicated to father Slattery.