St. Patrick's was the reason the Salesians of Don Bosco came to Malta at the start of the 20th century. Its long history has seen this Salesian educative institution develop along lines that were consonant with the times. Today, St. Patrick's still delivers its primary mission: that of giving, care and education to the young who are poor, abandoned and in danger in our country.

These services are delivered through its various sections and organs: chief of which are the Care and Education sections, the Past Pupils Association, the Don Bosco Voluntary Service, St. Patrick's Church and the Cooperators.