Why Choose Us?

Our Schools

Catholic schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle offer families a nurturing, encouraging and safe environment for their children to learn, achieve and grow.

Offering 44 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, one K-12 school, one special school and one flexible learning centre, students are guided in their education by the principles and teachings of Christ.

Faith

Our schools nurture each individual’s growth in faith and their unique potential.

Wellbeing

Creating caring communities of respect where students feel safe, supported and included.

Excellence in Learning

Offering outstanding educational experiences founded on Catholic values.

Exceptional Facilities

We do all this in state-of-the-art facilities, using contemporary technologies that supports a broad curriculum and dynamic learning environment.

Hear from our parents

Catholic schools offer a unique educational experience that aims to help our students to grow with integrity, compassion, faith and wisdom.

“It’s about the people, the community, the caring nature and the communication from the school. It’s a deliberate attempt from the school to work in partnership with us as parents to get the best out of our children.”

James, Parent, St Michael’s Primary School, Nelson Bay

Hear from our students

See why the students at St Kevin’s Primary School, Cardiff think their school is so good!

Find your local Catholic School

Our Catholic schools are committed to focusing on continued development of every child. Each school offers a unique array of educational, creative, sporting and formation opportunities for students. Parents and students are invited to visit individual school profiles to see the fantastic opportunities that are available.