St Mary’s College of Baliuag

St. Mary's College of Baliuag is a co-educational Catholic institution in the Philippines, established in 1912 and originally named Colegio de la Sagrada Familia (Holy Family School). It was renamed St. Mary's Academy in 1959 and is administered by the Religious of the Virgin Mary, the first pontifically approved women's congregation in the country. The school offers a comprehensive educational pathway from Preparatory through Primary, Secondary (Junior and Senior High School), and Tertiary (College) levels. Its mission centers on providing transformative, faith-based education that fosters academic excellence, compassionate service, and personal growth in the Ignacian Marian tradition. The institution emphasizes holistic development, preparing students for careers, further studies, and leadership roles while maintaining strong community ties and alumni engagement.