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
30 Mar 2023
From CSPD Facebook
Very proud of Merna๐ฉโ๐ซ and Yasemin๐ฉโ๐ซ from St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill, two fantastic new teachers who featured in this Sydney Morning Herald๐ฐ๐ article suggesting that teaching degrees should put more focus on teaching teachers how to better manage classrooms and behaviour.๐ฅฐ๐ซถ https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2023-Shake-up Merna and Yasemin also recently attended the Commissioning Mass for new teachers, principals and leaders. https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2023-Commissioning Good luck Merna and Yasemin as you begin your teaching careers.๐๐๐ The wonderful school community at St Agnes is lucky to have you.
30 Mar 2023
From CSPD Facebook
Dance,๐ฉฐ drama,๐ญ music.๐ผ These students can do it all!๐คฉ Check out the behind-the-scenes from the CAPTIVATE Immersion Project which is a brilliant production created by our CAPTIVATE students and teachers.๐ CAPTIVATE is such a fantastic creative and performing arts program that we are so proud to offer our students. Learn more here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/learning/specialised-learning/creative-and-performing-arts
29 Mar 2023
From CSPD Facebook
It's incredible to think that we have such talented students who will be helping build Western Sydney this year๐ฉโ๐ง๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐๐ฌ๐ as they work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in NSW as part of their School-Based Apprenticeships (SBA). It's thanks to a great partnership between CathWest Innovation College and two of Australia's biggest construction companies CPB Contractors and Gamuda Australia.๐๐ Students and their parents joined officials from both companies as they registered to begin their SBAs which will see them gaining valuable skills and experience working in civil construction, plant (heavy machinery and equipment) and electrical on various projects including the St Mary's Airport rail link, Rosehill to Parramatta road exchange and M6 extension tunneling. CathWest Innovation College provides vocational education, training paths and mentors, encouraging students to create their own study and career paths.๐๐
29 Mar 2023
From CSPD Facebook
There's such a welcoming and supportive community at St Patrick's Guildford.๐ซ๐คฒ The students and staff are so excited to meet prospective families at their upcoming Open day on Tuesday 28 March from 5-6pm.๐๐ Register your attendance here to see what's so great about St Pat's: https://www.stpatsguildford.catholic.edu.au/Enrol-Now/Tours-and-Events
28 Mar 2023
From CSPD Facebook
A stunning summer of athletics success๐คฉ๐ฅ๐ could get even better for two of our students in the coming weeks as Emmaus Catholic College's Layla Sharp and St John XXIII Catholic College's Sebastian Sultana go for gold at Australian Athletics championships events in Queensland.๐๐ช๐ Read about the amazing titles and trophies they've already won, reinforcing their reputation as potential future Paralympic and Olympic stars: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2023-SS Please let us know in the comments below if any other students from our schools are heading up to Queensland as we'd love to celebrate all our top athletes competing at such prestigious national events. Sebastian is competing in the 100m and 200m at the Australian Open & U20 Championships starting Thursday (Mar 30) while Layla is going for gold in the 400m and 800m at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships (April 13-16).
28 Mar 2023
From CSPD Facebook
It's been really lovely seeing some of our teachers๐ฉโ๐ซ๐งโ๐ซ๐จโ๐ซ and principals recognised as part of News Corp's (The Daily Telegraph) Australiaโs Best Teachers campaign.๐๐๐คฉ Marian Bell, Principal at St. Aidan's Primary School, Rooty Hill and teacher Samantha Brimfield from Santa Sophia Catholic College, Box Hill were both nominated for the amazing work they do and the positive impact they have on student and their school communities. ๐Our Teachers Really Do Make The Difference.๐ Read the story here https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2023-Best-Teachers And there's still time to nominate a teacher or Principal at your school: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/australias-best-teachers-news-corp-series-to-recognise-inspirational-teachers/news-story/7f3b0ccc1f8c2bdf4a7c56814c56b995#:~:text=%E2%80%9CAustralia's%20Best%20Teachers%20is%20about,class%20education%20system%20in%20Australia.%E2%80%9D
27 Mar 2023
From CSPD Facebook
For as long as he can remember Our Lady of the Nativity, Lawson NSW new Principal๐ซMatthew Bond wanted to be a teacher with some of his earliest memories including playing โschoolsโ with friends, taking roll calls and re-marking projects he did at school โwith a better grade of course!โ ๐ As we near the end of Term One, Matthew shares an insight into his teaching career, how he got into leadership and who inspired him along the way. It's a great read: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2023-Matthew-Bond
27 Mar 2023
From CSPD Facebook
๐TWO, FOUR, SIX, EIGHT - WHO DO WE APPRECIATE! ๐ Year 12 Gilroy Catholic College student Rebecca Cleary has a little more pep in her step after being selected to represent Australia at the World Cheerleading Championships! ๐๐ Rebecca won the bid with her team East Coast All Stars back in 2020 but due to covid the trip was cancelled. Taking place in April this year, the event is the largest for the sport and will welcome more than 100 nations to the competition! Congratulations to Rebecca who has spent 10 years working towards this goal. Get those spirit fingers ready! ๐
27 Mar 2023
Meet OLNโs new principal Matthew Bond
This year, Our Lady of the Nativity Primary, Lawson welcomes a new face to lead the school. At the start of Term One Matthew Bond took up the position of Principal, his first time in the role. With 27 years teaching experience in the Diocese of Parramatta, Matthew brings many years of leadership experience, most recently at Trinity Catholic Primary Kemps Creek where he served as Assistant Principal.
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17 Apr 2023
Upskill at CathWest
Use the Term 1 School Holidays 17 - 19 April for an opportunity to upskill for employment outcomes and develop skills in your passion area. Limited spaces still available!
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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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