Mater Christi College, Belgrave is an open-entry Catholic Secondary School for girls. Inspired by the ethos of the Good Samaritan Sisters and Benedictine values of community, stewardship and justice, Mater Christi girls are creative and valued contributors to their communities. The Catholic Order of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan was founded in Sydney in 1857 following a decision of Australia's first Catholic Archbishop, John Bede Polding, to establish a new congregation of religious women.

At Mater Christi College each girl learns to become her best self, a global thinker who is competent, confident, happy and ready to live life to the full. The college believes in learning that is authentic, connected to real world issues and lifelong. The teachers and educators seek to impart skills to inspire students to be learners for life. Mater Christi College creates opportunities in the learning and teaching process for all students to become creative, critical and quality thinkers. Its student-centred culture encourages and celebrates the can do energy of girls, delivering excellence in all-girls education.

Located in the beautiful foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, the College is easily accessible by dedicated buses and public transport links to most Eastern and South Eastern suburbs and only 5 minutes walk from Belgrave Station. The College buildings are designed to capture beautiful environment, and modern facilities contribute to its vibrant learning community.