The Koroitgundidj People had been familiar with Tower Hill and its surrounding district for uncounted thousands of years when the first European settlers came to this district in 1837.  The Irish people did not bring riches when they came. They did, however, bring their culture and a thirst for education. Above all, they brought their Catholic faith, which they planted deeply in the hearts and minds of their children.

The first known school in this area was run by a catholic layman called Edward Brown.  Mr Brown opened his school at Crossley for children of all denominations in January 1850. 

In June 1890 the “New” St Patrick’s School was opened and blessed by Bishop Moore.  The land had been purchased in 1867 by Fr Parle at a cost of 55 pounds. Fr Parle also initiated the building of the Infant Jesus Church, Koroit.  It is presumed the first school was opened between 1867-1870. In 1907 the Good Samaritan Sisters arrived in Koroit and taught in the Parish school until 1987.  The first lay principal was Bernie Dowling who arrived at the school in 1974.

 SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUND

 Today the Koroit area is proud of its Anglo Celtic background.  Many families in the area have both parents in either full time of part time employment.  Earnings are shown to fall in the low to middle levels of income. The population of Koroit township is slightly above 2000 people with an active community group looking to expand and provide for our fantastic town. 

Koroit is a vibrant town, steeped in tradition, with a great sense of community spirit.