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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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Bede Polding College Windsor - Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

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
Parramatta Marist High School Westmead - Catholic Education Parramatta

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
St Oliver's Primary Harris Park - Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

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

Catherine McAuley Westmead - Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

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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Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Primary Schools
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Primary Schools
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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Vocational Education at Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

What's On Latest News

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08 Feb 2023

From CSPD Facebook

Say hello to our new school principals for 2023!🤩👋 We're so blessed to have such dedicated and caring leaders joining our lovely school communities this year. 🧑‍🏫👫 Give this video a watch to hear what they're most excited about, there might even be a few familiar faces.😁

Lincoln Ashmore is excited for his first day at Kindergarten.

08 Feb 2023

Biggest leap of their young lives

With the summer school holidays coming to an end, many children are getting ready to head to school for the very first time. Whether it’s feeling proud or a little scared, dropping your child off at school for the first time is guaranteed to bring on a mixed-bag of emotions for every parent.

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08 Feb 2023

From CSPD Facebook

It's so heart-warming🥰😍🤗 to see students supporting students, especially those new to Kindy or Year 7.😇💕💞 Especially in these first few weeks of the school year, there's always a big focus on all students feeling welcome🤲🫶 and included👋 and that was certainly the case at all our schools including Nagle Catholic College, Blacktown South through their Big Sister program where Year 12 students support new Year 7 students and also through buddy programs such as St Joseph's Primary School Schofields where Year 6 students help our littlest learners.💗💙❤️🖤💛🤍

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07 Feb 2023

From CSPD Facebook

With more than 20 years of experience leading some of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations, Executive Director Jack de Groot is excited to begin a new journey with Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD).😊👏👏 Jack is driven by supporting an education for children and young people that is holistic, student-centred and unashamed about the pursuit of excellence. He is particularly passionate about ensuring access, equity and inclusion across CSPD’s 80 outstanding local schools.😇😇 Read more here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2023JDG

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07 Feb 2023

From CSPD Facebook

Today is Safer Internet Day💻📱 - a global event to help create safer online spaces for all.🧑‍💻👫 The theme for this year is #ConnectReflectProtect where everyone is encouraged to: 👉Connect safely and with purpose – by keeping apps and devices secure and using social media in positive ways. 👉Reflect before we act – by taking a moment to consider how what we do and say online may affect others. 👉Protect ourselves and others by taking action – by telling family, friends or colleagues about eSafety and how we can help. For more information and helpful tips about using the internet safely, visit https://www.esafety.gov.au/

Jack de Groot Executive Director Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

07 Feb 2023

Aspirations for Western Sydney students drive new Catholic schools leader

With more than 20 years of experience leading some of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations, Executive Director Jack de Groot is excited to begin a new journey with Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CPSD).

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06 Feb 2023

From CSPD Facebook

Children really are the sunshine in our lives.🌞🌞🌞🥰 It's been a magical start to the 2023 school year🥳🥳 as thousands of students return to school with smiles on their faces, a spring in their step🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ and excitement to learn... helped by so many passionate and caring teachers such as Mr Crawford👨‍🏫, Year 3 teacher at Trinity C.P.S Kemps Creek. 🎤🎶🎸🙂 Find out more about the beautiful school community at Trinity here: https://www.trinitykempscreek.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/how-to-enrol

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06 Feb 2023

From CSPD Facebook

Very proud of our Director Wellbeing Dr Greg Elliott for lending his expert voice🗣👏 to this ABC 730 Report📺 looking into the serious issue of school refusal.😇🤲 We know success at school is a predictor for success later in life so it's great to see this critical issue get more attention. Greg explains the measures our schools adopt to support students experiencing school refusal and explains the difference between students who won't go to school and students who can't go to school.👩‍🏫🤗🥰

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05 Feb 2023

From CSPD Facebook

Who doesn't love dinos?!🦖🦕🥰🤩 As if the new Kindy starters at St Monica's Primary School Richmond weren't excited enough but the sight of a 9News📺 cameraman and journalist🎤 certainly added to the fun, especially for little Tate who keen to keep learning about all things prehistoric.😇 It was such a beautiful morning as St Monica's staff and teachers welcomed their littlest learners. You can find out more about this beautiful local school here: https://www.stmonicasrichmond.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/how-to-enrol

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    03 Feb 2023

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