Villanova College is an independent Catholic school for boys from Year Five to Year Twelve conducted by the Order of St Augustine. The Augustinians are a religious community of priests and brothers who have been involved in Education for over 600 years, conducting schools and universities in nearly every part of the world.

Love of learning and understanding are part of the tradition of the Order. Another key element of the Augustinian tradition is mutual support offered within a Christian community. The reason for the school's existence is the education of members of the Catholic community in the context of their Christian faith.