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 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).
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11 Jul 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐ค๐โค๏ธ๐๐ COMING OF THE LIGHT FESTIVAL ๐ค๐โค๏ธ๐๐ As we near the end of NAIDOC Week 2025, itโs been incredible to see our school communities honouring and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures. Students from St Finbar's Primary, Glenbrook marked the Coming of the Light Festival โจ, a significant Torres Strait Islander celebration commemorating the arrival of Christian Missionaries in 1871. The day offered a meaningful opportunity to reflect on unity, hope and cultural resilience, with students engaging in traditional art, crafts and storytelling.๐จ๐ฌ Itโs inspiring to see our next generation of leaders recognising and honouring those who have paved the way - a powerful way of living out this yearโs NAIDOC theme, โThe Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacyโ. ๐โญ
10 Jul 2025
From CSPD Facebook
โ๏ธ WINTER SLEEPOUT 2025 โ๏ธ We're proud to see so many of our schools brave the chilly winter weather in support of the Vinnies Australia NSW Winter Appeal.๐งฃ ๐๐ Students and staff participated in winter sleep-outs, raised funds and donated food, clothing and blankets, all to support those most vulnerable in our communities, especially those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, poverty and the increasing pressures of the cost of living. ๐คฒ St John XXIII Catholic College, Holy Cross Primary Glenwood, Sacred Heart Primary School Mount Druitt, OLQP Primary Greystanes, St Clare's Catholic High School, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood, St Canice's Primary Katoomba, Emmaus Catholic College and Our Lady of the Nativity, Lawson NSW, gained a deeper understanding of the harsh realities faced by those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage by engaging in hands-on activities like: โ๏ธ building shelters from cardboard boxes โ๏ธ designing inspiring posters and cards โ๏ธ engaging in reflective walks and liturgies โ๏ธ listening to stories of service โ๏ธ making sandwiches to be distributed by the Vinnies Van
09 Jul 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐๐ FUTURE FOOTY STARS IN THE MAKING ๐๐ Ahead of tonightโs State of Origin decider, the NRL brought that same electric energy โก to Sacred Heart Primary School Mount Druitt to run a special training session! The students learned valuable skills like how to confidently and safely tackle, whilst developing their game smarts, confidence and teamwork skills. ๐ช A huge thanks to the NRL team for their special visit and inspiring the next generation of players - just in time for Origin Game III! ๐๐ฅ
08 Jul 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐ชจ A ROCKING DAY OF FIELDWORK! ๐ชจ ๐๐Year 11 Biology students from Catherine McAuley Westmead travelled to Long Reef Rock Platform, Collaroy to conduct some very interesting fieldwork. As part of their unit on Ecosystem Dynamics, the students investigated the various zones of the rock platform and studied how the abiotic factors affected the biotic factors. Practical science at its best! ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฆ Learn more about how Catherine McAuley brings learning to life here: ==>mcauleywestmead.catholic.edu.au/school-life/learning
08 Jul 2025
Stepping forward together at the Mount Druitt Reconciliation Walk
On the sunny Saturday morning of 7 June 2025, the Mount Druitt Reconciliation Walk brought together people from all walks of life.
07 Jul 2025
From CSPD Facebook
St Pauls welcomed special guest ahead of NAIDOC Week! ๐ค๐โค๏ธ In the last week of Term 3, St Pauls Catholic College, Greystanes were honoured to welcome Hugh McDermott MP: State Member for Prospect, who presented the college with a brand new Aboriginal flag โ a powerful symbol of respect, unity, and reconciliation. ๐ซถ ๐ The flag was proudly received by Year 11 student Mitchell and college principal, Mr Nastasi. ๐ The college was truly grateful for this meaningful gift and for the opportunity to reflect on the importance of culture, identity, and shared history. ๐St Pauls, along with all our CSPD schools, are committed to excellence in education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Learn more on our website: ==> parra.catholic.edu.au/learning/specialised-learning/jarara
06 Jul 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐BUZZING with excitement about NAIDOC Week! โค๏ธ๐ค๐ Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week, an important celebration for our school communities. While many of them will be holding events early next term, Good Shepherd Plumpton got in early with Year 5 students taking part in the Honey Bee program with the Jannawi Dance Clan. ๐ช๐ฆ Over the final two weeks of Term 2, the students were guided by Aboriginal artists through contemporary Indigenous dance movements to create a dance that represents the story of the Honey Bee's diet, habitat and life cycle. ๐ฏ๐ This was an enriching experience for both students and teachers, culminating in a final performance. ๐ All our CSPD schools are committed to honouring the rich cultural heritage of our First Nations people and to walking alongside our students and families on the path to reconciliation. ๐For more on how we do this, read this news article on our Jarara Cultural Centre: ==> parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2025/07/03/04/07/jarara-inspires-student-connection-with-culture
05 Jul 2025
From CSPD Facebook
Personalised mentoring โ Career coaching โ Support from dedicated ACU mentorsโ Over ten inspiring weeks, students from St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill received all these and more ๐as part of the Australian Catholic University's Ubuntu Mentoring Program. ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ The Program fosters connection and belonging ๐ค, particularly for South Sudanese students and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, helping them unlock their potential and explore future pathways. ๐๐ The program wrapped up with a special visit to ACUโs Blacktown campus, where students experienced university life first-hand ๐and envisioned their own futures ๐คฉin higher and other education. ๐
04 Jul 2025
From CSPD Facebook
What a beautiful way to wrap up Term 2.๐บ๐ถ๐๏ธ Our students and staff are so fortunate and grateful to be part of such caring and inclusive communities... communities that are proud to celebrate their amazing diversity through wonderful events like Multicultural Day at Delany College, Granville and Holy Trinity Primary School Granville .๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฑ๐ง๐จ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ๐ต๐น๐ด Students from Kindy through to Year 12๐,staff and teachers from both schools and parents enjoyed impressive cultural performances๐ช๐ฅ, delicious foods from around the world๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ and fun activities like origami, canvas painting๐ฉโ๐จ๐จ, hair braiding, Filipino dance lessons, table tennis๐, ball sports galore๐คพ and so much more.๐ It was truly a beautiful celebration of the amazing cultures that make the Delany and Holy Trinity community so great.๐บ๐ถ๐๏ธ Find out more about Delany here: https://www.delanygranville.catholic.edu.au/why-us And Holy Trinity here: https://www.htgranville.catholic.edu.au/why-us
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