The unique benefits of a Catholic Education
Welcoming school communities
Our 80 caring schools are nurturing communities where students and their families are warmly welcomed. As children grow in faith and learning, they develop a strong sense of belonging that supports wellbeing and connection.
Skilled and caring teachers
Our teachers bring learning to life with passion and creativity. They help students thrive and grow academically and socially through fostering their curiosity and individual talents in partnership with families.
High quality affordable education
We’re committed to keeping school fees as low as possible, with options to support every family to access a Catholic education in the Diocese of Parramatta. No child will be refused enrolment due to a family's inability to pay school fees.
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Sharing faith
Catholic schools welcome students from many backgrounds and beliefs, supporting students to grow in faith and understanding through community and learning. More...
Nurturing friendship and community
Our caring approach sees students develop confidence socially as they forge lifelong friendships. We value connection, compassion and community, and students and their families develop a strong sense of belonging. More...
Meeting the individual needs of every student
We encourage our students to become confident, independent, creative thinkers who take responsibility for their learning. Building on their strengths and interests, we help them to become the best learners they can be. More...
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What we offer
Early Learning Centres
There are five Catholic Early Learning Centres in the Diocese of Parramatta at Blacktown South, Emerton, Greystanes, Marsden Park and Stanhope Gardens, providing quality early learning for children 3 to 5 years.
Primary Schools
Is your little learner ready to start school soon? With schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, there’s a Catholic school in your local community ready to welcome your family.
Out of Hours Care
Many of our primary schools have vibrant, friendly and caring environments for families in need of convenient before and after school care or vacation care onsite or nearby.
Secondary Schools
We have an excellent range of co-education and single-sex secondary school options right across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. We’d love to show you what our schools can offer your child.
Schools Done Differently
We offer unique opportunities for students pursuing a career in a vocational field or looking to undertake focused study in a specific subject area.
High Support Learning
Students with additional needs and their families are very welcome in our schools. High Support Learning settings are located at Marsden Park (K-12), Dundas (7-12) and Llandilo (7-12).
What's On Latest News
02 Jul 2022
From CEDP Facebook
It's awesome seeing so many of our students (and former students) benefiting from Vocational Education and Training (VET) which is certainly the case for those who were finalists at the recent regional NSW Training Awards. Check out some of the great pics from the night: - Holly Zaccaria (Catherine McAuley Westmead) VET in Schools Student of the Year + classmates Macy and Daniella who were finalists. Read their story here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2022-CMW-VET - Lucinda Boreham (CathWest Innovation College) School-Based Apprentice of the Year - Ammaleah Astruc (former Caroline Chisholm College) Trainee of the Year + Jessica Libreri (former CathWest) who was a finalist. *Special shoutout to 2021 NSW state winner of the VET in Schools Student of the Year Ethan Zammit from St John XXIII Catholic College. You can also check out this fun video from the event featuring all our finalists: https://fb.watch/d_8lSSk0ma/
02 Jul 2022
From CEDP Facebook
HIP, HIP, HOORAY for Yale!😍🤩🥳🎂🎈🎉🐾However the bigger celebration is surely the amazing impact the birthday boy has had on students since arriving at Trinity C.P.S Kemps Creek.🦮🥰☺️ Take a look at the beautiful birthday messages created by students for Yale's 2nd birthday... they highlight perfectly how Yale is helping improve wellbeing for students and staff at this lovely school in Kemps Creek. 😇😍 You can find out more about the caring school community at Trinity CPS here: https://www.trinitykempscreek.catholic.edu.au/About-Us
01 Jul 2022
From CEDP Facebook
Who did a better Maverick & Goose? The teachers or students.🤔🤣🤣 Cyndi Lauper and Olivia Newton-John were also in attendance.😆 Big hair, colourful outfits, legwarmers,🥳👩🎤🕺 Our Lady of the Way School, Emu Plains did it all for their super awesome 80's bash🤩🙌 and even used it to donate to a flood-affected school in Lismore, Our Lady Help of Christians. 💞😇🤲 What a wonderful way to wrap up Term 2! We absolutely love it.😍👏👏 Don't their smiles say it all.😁
01 Jul 2022
From CEDP Facebook
What a beautiful way to finish the school term😁🤩, having our lovely families visit🥰👨👩👧👦 and spend time together in time for the school holidays.💞💞 Students, parents, teachers and carers from Sacred Heart Primary School Mount Druitt joined for a school picnic🧺 and had a wonderful time enjoying the sunshine☀️ as well as some very tasty treats. 🥗🥪🍕 It's been so wonderful welcoming our families back on-site and we look forward to seeing more of you next term.😊💖
30 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
Amid such a chilly start to winter🥶☃️❄️🥶, spare a thought for those in our communities struggling through this time of year.🤲🫶 The caring school community at Our Lady of the Nativity, Lawson NSW certainly is, holding a heart-warming Winter Sleepout at school - all in aid of Vinnies NSW Winter Appeal. The local Blue Mountains Gazette also covered the story which you can read here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2022-Sleepout😇🧤🧣 "We're in the midst of quite a cold winter, especially up here in the Blue Mountains," said Principal Lisa Samojlowicz. "It's important that everyone understands the hardships some people face at this time of year." Find out more about this lovely local school here: https://www.olnlawson.catholic.edu.au/About-Us
30 Jun 2022
Student leaders share mature conversations on online bullying and consent
In light of the statistic of one in eight Year 12 student leaders experiencing online bullying, broadcaster and journalist Erin Molan is full of admiration for those who lead in the Catholic schools in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
30 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
How wonderful!🤩🙌😍 Makayla from St Monica's Primary School Richmond won the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant and went on the radio to talk about it!👏🗣🎙 Makayla featured on PulseFM Radio to discuss how the grant for Garden Club – Restoration and Education will help students to engage with our environment, grow new seedlings🌱, water them💧 and have fun along the way. 🌺🌞🌻 Take a sneak peek🤫 into their beautiful school gardens🪴🌼 and take the 360-degree virtual tour here👉 https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/tourstmonicasrichmond/
29 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
It's a HAT-TRICK! Lucinda Boreham last week became the third CathWest Innovation College student in a row to be named School-Based Apprentice of the Year at the NSW Training Awards (Western Sydney & Blue Mountains).🎖🏆🙌🙌🙌 It's a remarkable achievement not only for Lucinda but also CathWest which continues to build on it's wonderful reputation for providing great pathways for students with a strong focus on developing skills for success. Special shout out also to CathWest's 2020 winner Jessica Libreri who was at the 2022 awards as a finalist for Trainee of the Year and continues to do amazing things after school. Read about Lucinda's success here🤩🤩: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2022/06/21/01/28/lucinda-boreham-quotes Find out more about CathWest Innovation College here - it really is school done differently: https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/About-Us
29 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
A reminder that a number of our staff may take part in protected industrial action tomorrow, Thursday 30 June, to progress their claims for a new enterprise agreement. At schools with staff who are taking part in this action tomorrow, supervision will be provided but no classes will be held. Families will have received more information about this from their school. Thank you for your understanding.
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11 Oct 2022
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander State Education Conference
The 2022 Conference will provide a unique opportunity for people to explore effective and culturally appropriate strategies and current practices targeted towards 'Closing the Gap' in educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young peoples.![event-open-days-thumb]()
22 Feb 2022
Catholic School Open Days
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12 Dec 2021
School Selection Made Simple
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01 Dec 2021
ARTiculate
To showcase the artistic achievement of our 2021 HSC Visual Art students, CEDP has developed the Articulate Online Gallery as a way to celebrate and capture the works of our year 12 students from across the diocese.
Work with us
Whether your passion is to teach children and young people, to work in one of our rewarding school support roles or to join the Catholic Education Office you will be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team at the forefront of contemporary education.
As one of the largest employers in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains we are looking for the best people to join our team.
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Upcoming events View full calendar
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Jul 2022
School Holidays 4/7/22 - 15/7/22
06 Jul 2022 07:30 AM - 06 Jul 2022 08:30 AM
Design Tools & Canvas
at Preferred Venue - Blended Learning
Team/Service Area: LEX Course Proposer: David Sheil Format: Professional Learning Delivery mode: Online Expected number of participants/Number of schools if known: 25 Group, eg Primary, Secondary etc: Primary&Secondary Principal: Optional Selected Assistant Principal: Optional Selected REC: Optional All Coordinator: Optional All Specialist Teacher: Optional All Teachers: Optional All Support/Admin Staff: Optional All Directors: NA CEDP Head Office Staff: Optional All Target Audience Comments: Mastering authoring tools in Canvas 6/7/2021 to 21/8/21 PL scheduled not meeting the minimum registrations may be cancelled.
06 Jul 2022 07:30 AM - 06 Jul 2022 08:30 AM
Growing with Canvas
at Preferred Venue - Blended Learning
Team/Service Area: LEX Course Proposer: David Sheil Format: Professional Learning Delivery mode: Online Expected number of participants/Number of schools if known: 25 Group, eg Primary, Secondary etc: Primary&Secondary Principal: Optional Selected Assistant Principal: Optional Selected REC: Optional All Coordinator: Optional All Specialist Teacher: Optional All Teachers: Optional All Support/Admin Staff: Optional All Directors: NA CEDP Head Office Staff: Optional All Target Audience Comments: Introduction training course for new Canvas teachers 6/7/21 to 21/8/2021 PL scheduled not meeting the minimum registrations may be cancelled.
Designing PL with Canvas (Be the Hero)
06 Jul 2022 07:30 AM - 06 Jul 2022 08:30 AM
Designing PL with Canvas (Be the Hero)
at Preferred Venue - Blended Learning
Team/Service Area: LEX Course Proposer: David Sheil Format: Professional Learning Delivery mode: Online Expected number of participants/Number of schools if known: 25 Group, eg Primary, Secondary etc: Other Principal: Optional Selected Assistant Principal: Optional Selected REC: Optional All Coordinator: Optional All Specialist Teacher: Optional All Teachers: Optional All Support/Admin Staff: Optional All Directors: NA CEDP Head Office Staff: Optional All Target Audience Comments: Training Course for Teaching Educators using Canvas 6/7/21 to 21/8/2021 PL scheduled not meeting the minimum registrations may be cancelled.
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Jul 2022
School Holidays 4/7/22 - 15/7/22
Canvas Administrator Training & PLC
07 Jul 2022 07:30 AM - 07 Jul 2022 08:30 AM
Canvas Administrator Training & PLC
at Preferred Venue - AKC - Learning Exchange
Team/Service Area: LEX Course Proposer: David Sheil Format: Professional Learning Delivery mode: Blended Expected number of participants/Number of schools if known: 25 Group, eg Primary, Secondary etc: Primary&Secondary Principal: Optional Selected Assistant Principal: Optional Selected REC: Optional All Coordinator: Optional All Specialist Teacher: Optional All Teachers: Optional All Support/Admin Staff: Optional All Directors: NA CEDP Head Office Staff: Optional All Target Audience Comments: Canvas Admin accreditation and PLC Workshop PL scheduled not meeting the minimum registrations may be cancelled.
