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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.

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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.

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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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Julie Waddell - Jarara Indigenous Education Unit

We encourage our students to have the courage, strength, and confidence to proudly embrace their culture and continue this journey for the sustainability of the oldest continuing culture on earth.

Julie Waddell - Jarara Indigenous Education Unit
Emilio Nacua - Student, Parramatta Marist High

Our school has a good sense of discipline and helps students branch out and really choose their future. It teaches you early on to find your own ideas and solutions and be your own man.

Emilio Nacua - Student, Parramatta Marist High
Vivian Orji - Parent, St Oliver's Harris Park

The best school ever! I have three kids attending St Oliver's and I am grateful they are there becoming safe, respectful learners.

Vivian Orji - Parent, St Oliver's Harris Park

Our commitment to every student

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...

Our commitment to every student

Our commitment to every student

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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30 Nov 2022

From CEDP Facebook

Take a 'walk'🏃‍♀️ through this awesome Pop Artworks virtual gallery🎨 from the Year 6 students at Holy Family Primary School, East Granville.🤩💙💖 With the help of CAPTIVATE (our creative and performing arts program)🎭, students loved working on their eye-popping artworks and seeing them on display in the virtual gallery.🙌👏👀 You can walk through the gallery and see the names of all the artists via the following link: https://www.artsteps.com/view/636c8f4d6495c1ecaa4ff2e1

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30 Nov 2022

From CEDP Facebook

As November📅 draws to a close🔚🔜, we wanted to give a big shoutout to all the students and staff from Penola Catholic College Emu Plains who took part in Movember🧔🥸 to raise awareness and funds for men's health.🫶👊 Welll done to everyone involved!👍👍👍

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29 Nov 2022

From CEDP Facebook

What a brilliant night🤩🥳😁 and what awesome artwork, music and other creative pieces produced by students at Delany College, Granville for their annual Creative Emergence and Design evening.🎭🎨👀👩‍🎤 It was a truly joyous occasion as the entire school community came together to celebrate the amazing work and talents of students at this great school.👏👏👏 You can find out more about Delany College and check out their brilliant new website here: https://www.delanygranville.catholic.edu.au

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29 Nov 2022

From CEDP Facebook

Our school communities are so passionate💪 about supporting🤲 those in need and Vinnies NSW is one of many organisations our schools love to support.🫶🥰 Students from Marian Catholic College Kenthurst, Bede Polding College and Caroline Chisholm College continue to volunteer their time for Vinnies Van while also preparing for their Christmas Hamper appeals.😇💞 They're making a really important difference to the lives of those less fortunate, especially at this important time of year. Well done all!

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28 Nov 2022

From CEDP Facebook

"It was so exciting.🤩 It extended my knowledge on science.🤯 It extended my passion for science."💪 Isn't it awesome seeing students so pasisonate about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths).👩‍🔬‍👷‍♂️🧮 These bright students came together recently for the Science Extension Expo where they got to showcase they're research as part of the Science Extension program which has helped them to excel in their schooling.👏👏👏 Well done to everyone involved.

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28 Nov 2022

From CEDP Facebook

It's with a twinge of sadness but immense pride and gratitude that we farewell our beloved colleague and friend Sr Patty Andrew OSU who will retire at the end of 2022 after 35 years of service to Catholic education in the Diocese of Parramatta.😥😇😀👏 Sr Patty has dedicated her life to the mission of Catholic education and has worked in the Diocese since 1987. Sr Patty was the Foundation Principal of Holy Family Primary Luddenham and was also Principal of Mary Immaculate Primary School Quakers Hill as well as Area Administrator, Education Officer and World Youth Day Project Manager.🙏🤲 Sr Patty will be greatly missed by all who have known and worked with her here at Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta.🥰💞

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27 Nov 2022

From CEDP Facebook

Teach Meet👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫👨‍🏫 - what fantastic events bringing so many teachers and educators together to collaborate🤝 on important aspects of schooling and wellbeing for students as well as sharing successes, practical tips and learning.🥰🤩👍 You should read this great article about the Term 3 Teach Meet hosted by Holy Family Primary School, East Granville which focussed on student wellbeing.😇🫶🤲 https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2022-PBS4L-TM Teachers and staff from so many of our schools came to discuss how they've implemented or were planning to implement a PBS4L framework. Attendees enjoyed venturing into the classrooms to see the great work being done at Holy Family. CathWest Innovation College recently hosted the latest Teach Meet which focussed on science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).👏

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27 Nov 2022

From CEDP Facebook

🙏Today marks the start of Advent, a time of preparation and reflection in the four weeks leading up to Christmas. We look forward to seeing our schools continue in their outreach to those in need during this time of year ❤😇 St Patrick's Guildford Chisholm Catholic Primary St Paul the Apostle Primary Winston Hills

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26 Nov 2022

From CEDP Facebook

It's not just Kindy who have been going to orientations but our 2023 Year 7 students as well! 🎉😀 What a special time for these future St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill students, we spot lots of familiar uniforms in the crowd! 😇 Sacred Heart Primary School Mount Druitt Holy Family Primary Emerton Good Shepherd Plumpton St. Aidan's Primary School, Rooty Hill

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