As a finalist in this prestigious annual award, St Paul's has been selected for the quality of its teaching staff and the exceptional standard of its innovative and high quality programs in Primary Industries, Construction and Hospitality.

Principal of St Paul's College, Kevin Lewis, said the college's focus on establishing and maintaining stakeholder partnerships has been critical in not only becoming a finalist but most importantly in giving solid career opportunities for students.

Kevin said that the Vocational Education and Training (VET) program for Years 11 and 12 students is unique.

"It offers students the opportunity to attain the nationally recognised and accredited qualification, Certificate II in Primary Industries, Hospitality or Construction as part of their regular Higher School Certificate study program," he said.

"The course provides students with skills, training and qualifications that gives them a head start in their career or further training."

Graham Bramley, Agriculture Teacher and Leader of Vocational Education and Training, said the college's 105 hectare farm gives Primary Industry students opportunities to learn skills including fencing, how to grow crops, drive tractors and farm management. The College also operates Tallowood Stud on the Farm, where the students breed Devon cattle.

Students participating in the Hospitality course have a state-of-the-art industrial kitchen in the McAuley Centre, while students undertaking Construction have outstanding facilities in the Ignatius Construction Centre.

The School Pathways to VET Award recognises eligible organisations including schools, registered training organisations group training organisations, industry bodies and employers that have collaboratively delivered one or more excellent vocational education and training (VET) programs to secondary school students.

The winner of the award will be announced on Friday, November 20.