The Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus, arrived at Richmond, in Melbourne in 1882, at the invitation of the Jesuits. It was in Richmond that the Sisters opened their first school. Originally called Mount St Joseph's, the school later became known as Vaucluse College after the street in which it was situated.

Initially providing education for the girls and young women of Richmond, the College later welcomed girls from many different countries and a wide range of suburbs. It was truly multicultural and ecumenical in its student body.

As the numbers of families living in Richmond declined so did the number of students. It was on 8 December 2000 that Vaucluse College, after contributing significantly to Catholic education in Melbourne for over 118 years, closed it doors for the last time. It left behind many loyal past pupils who wish to remain in contact with the FCJ Sisters and with other past pupils.