Stella Maris College was founded in 1948 by the Holy Ghost congregation of “Roman Catholic Mission”. Its original site was at St. Mary’s Catholic Church premises, Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt. Later in October 1948, the college was transferred to its present site; No. 34 Harbour Road, Port Harcourt

Stella Maris College was founded in 1948 by the Holy Ghost congregation of “Roman Catholic Mission”. Its original site was at St. Mary’s Catholic Church premises, Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt. Later in October 1948, the college was transferred to its present site; No. 34 Harbour Road, Port Harcourt. From its inception, the college was run successfully by the Holy Ghost Reverend Fathers. The college remained synonymous with excellence; academically, morally and socially until early 70s when the Federal Government of Nigeria took over all mission schools and colleges.