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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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
What we offer
Early Learning Centres
There are six Catholic Early Learning Centres in the Diocese of Parramatta at Blacktown South, Emerton, Greystanes, Marsden Park, Gables (Box Hill) 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
20 Dec 2024
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Christmas Message 2024
An end of year Christmas greeting from Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), Chief Executive Officer, Jack De Groot, with a stunning vocal performance by St Andrew's College student (Year 11 2024), Sharlene San Pedro and featuring photos from our schools around the diocese. Song arranged, recorded and played by Sharlene.
20 Dec 2024
'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' | Sharlene San Pedro, St Andrew's College Marayong
This amazing performance of the popular Christmas carol, was captured for the CSPD Christmas Message 2024. Enjoy the full vocal and musical performance. Song mixed and mastered by Daniel Riger, (Music teacher, St Andrew's College). Song arranged, recorded and played by Sharlene.
17 Dec 2024
Five Western Sydney Catholic students top the state in HSC courses
Bede Polding College Windsor, Gilroy Catholic College Castle Hill, Cerdon College Merrylands, Catherine McAuley Westmead and St Columba’s Catholic College Springwood are celebrating the achievements of their students who have been awarded First-in-Course at a HSC awards ceremony hosted by the Deputy Premier and Education Minister The Hon Prue Car MP on Tuesday 17 December at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
17 Dec 2024
Western Sydney Catholic school students top NSW in Studies of Religion
In an outstanding achievement, two students from Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CPSD) have earned First-in-Course honours for Studies of Religion I and Studies of Religion II in the 2024 HSC exams.
16 Dec 2024
CSPD students shine at Australian All Schools Athletics titles
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) students have achieved impressive results at the recent Australian All Schools Athletics Championships in Brisbane. Simply qualifying for All Schools is an amazing achievement, but many CSPD students went on to secure a podium finish, proving they’re among the elite athletes in their age group.
11 Dec 2024
Mountains students making a difference
Students from four Blue Mountains primary schools recently united for a special Mountains Encounter retreat, celebrating community spirit and exploring ways to promote equality and fairness for all.
09 Dec 2024
Students win prestigious NSW Space Discovery Award
St Bernadette's Primary Dundas Valley has won the NSW Space Discovery Program Industry Award. Judges were very impressed with the project which focused on addressing problems faced by people in war torn countries.
04 Dec 2024
Push-up Challenge to 'strive for better'
Year 11 St Columba's Catholic College student Lachlan Steadman is one of many Student Ambassadors for 'The Push-Up Challenge', Australia's largest mental health and fitness event.
03 Dec 2024
CSPD and Western Sydney Wanderers Partnership Launch video
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) and Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club (WSW FC) recently launched an exciting partnership to make available exciting opportunities for our schools in 2025. This initiative seeks to capture the imagination of our youngest students through engaging activities that will build essential skills, promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and a love for the game in Western Sydney. Over 100 students from four of our primary schools attended the launch and engaged in training sessions similar to what will be offered at schools. They also enjoyed a great game against four Wanderers stars, including former St Pauls Catholic College Greystanes student Lawrence Thomas who serves as Wanderers captain and is a Socceroos goalkeeper.
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08 Jan 2025
Vacation Care
Is your child starting kindy in 2025? Our programs help children build confidence and make new friends before the big school year begins. Our programs are open to children from all faiths and schools.![Catholic School Open Days - Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta]()
01 Feb 2025
Catholic School Open Days
We are enrolling now! Attend your local Catholic school's Open Day to find out more.
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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