Discover Your Local Catholic School
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Our Catholic schools are committed to nurturing faith, excellence, and a strong sense of community in a welcoming environment.
We invite you to visit your local Catholic school during our Open Days and experience firsthand the vibrant learning spaces, dedicated teachers, and supportive school communities that make our schools unique. Whether you’re exploring primary, or secondary education, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, meet staff and students, and see how we inspire young minds to grow in knowledge and faith.
Find an Open Day near you and start your child’s journey today!
Primary School Open Days
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Adamstown, St Columba’s Primary School
Open Day
- Morning session | 9.30am – 10.30am
- Afternoon session | 3.15pm – 4pm
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Belmont, St Francis Xavier’s Primary School
Open afternoon and School Tour
Wednesday 2 April | 3.30pm – 5pm
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Cardiff, St Kevin’s Primary School
Open Days
- Kinder Open Morning | 25 March, 9.30am – 10.30am
- Kinder Open Afternoon | 31 March, 1.45pm – 2.45pm
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Denman, St Joseph’s Primary School
Tuesday 1 April | 3pm – 4pm
Thursday 1 May | 2pm – 3pm
Friday 16 May | 9am – 10am
Gateshead, St Paul’s Primary School
School Tours
- Tuesday 4 March | 9.00am
- Friday 14 March | 2.00pm
- Thursday 20 March | 9.00am
- Tuesday 26 March | 2.00pm
Please phone 4943 6369 to book your place.
Parent Information Evenings
- Monday 10 March | 5.30pm
- Thursday 13 March | 5.30pm
Catholic Schools Week Liturgy and Open Day
Monday 2 June | 8.45am – 10.30am
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Kilaben Bay, St Joseph’s Primary School
School Tours
- Tuesday 24 March | 10am
- Tuesday 24 March | 5pm
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Lochinvar, St Patrick’s Primary School
School Tours
- Monday 7 April | 9.30am – 10.45am
- Tuesday 8 April | 9.30am – 10.45am
- Wednesday 9 April | 9.30am – 10.45am
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Maitland, St John the Baptist Primary School
Tuesday 13 May | 4pm – 5pm
Merewether, St Joseph’s Primary School
Kindergarten Open Morning and Expo
Thursday 3 April | 9.30am – 10.50am
School Tours
- Tuesday 25 March | 2.15pm – 2.45pm
- Friday 28 March | 9am – 9.30am
- Monday 31 March | 2.15pm – 2.45pm
- Thursday 3 April | 9am – 9.30am
- Wednesday 9 April | 9am – 9.30am
- Thursday 1 May | 9am – 9.30am
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Merewether Beach, Holy Family Primary School
School Tours
March
Monday 17 – Friday 21
9.30am – 10am and 2pm – 2.30pm
April
Monday 7 – Friday 11
2pm – 2.30pm
May
Monday 5 | 9.30am – 10.30am
Tuesday 6 | 9.30am – 10.30am
Thursday 8 | 9.30am – 10.30am
Open Classrooms and School Tour
Wednesday 30 April |3.15pm – 4.15pm
Morisset, St John Vianney Primary School
2026 Enrolment Interviews
Click the link below to view available dates and times. Interviews will be conducted throughout March.
Open Day
Tuesday 8 April | 3.30pm – 5pm
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New Lambton, St Therese’s Primary School
School Tours
St Therese’s Primary School, New Lambton invites prospective families for 2026 and beyond to join their School Tours to see the school in action. Tours are led by the Year 6 children and also offers the opportunity to meet the Principal.
- Wednesday 2 April, 9.30am
- Friday 2 May, 2.30pm
St Therese’s also hosts a playgroup every Friday morning at the school. Contact admin@newlambton.catholic.edu.au for more information.
Scone, St Mary’s Primary School
School Tours
St Mary’s Primary School, Scone invites prospective families for 2026 and beyond to join their School Tour to see the school in action. Discover their amazing school community, meet the staff and ask any questions you may have.
- Monday 24 March | 11.30am – 12pm
- Tuesday 25 March | 9.30am – 10.30am
- Wednesday 2 April | 2.00pm – 2.30pm
- Monday 7 April | 4pm – 4.30pm
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Swansea, St Patrick’s Primary School
Open Days
St Patrick’s Primary School, Swansea is inviting families to attend one of their open days. Discover their amazing school community, meet the staff and ask any questions you may have.
- Thursday 6 March | 12.00pm-1.00pm
- Wednesday 12 March | 4.30pm-5.30pm
- Tuesday 6 May | 4.00pm-5.00pm
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Taree, St Joseph’s Primary School
Open Day
St Joseph’s invites families to tour the school and learn more about their transition to school program, St Nicholas OOSH, sporting, curriculum, creative and cultural opportunities.
Thursday 3 April
- Morning Session | 9.15am start
- Afternoon Session | 3.30pm start
Wallsend, St Patrick’s Primary School
Kindergarten Information Evening
Monday 24 March l 6pm
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Warners Bay, St Mary’s Primary School
School Enrolment Tours
Thursday 27 March l 9-10am
Fri 2 May l 12pm -1pm
Email admin@warnersbay.catholic.edu.au for details.
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Secondary School Open Days
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Booragul, St Paul’s Catholic College
Open Afternoon
Wednesday 12 March, Tours from 4pm – 4.45pm
Information Evening
Monday 7 April, Commencing 6pm
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Hamilton, St Francis Xavier’s College
Year 7 2026 Information Evening
Tuesday 4 March 2025 l 6pm
Year 11 2026 Information Evening
Monday 12 May 2025 l 7pm
Lochinvar, St Joseph’s College
Year 7 2026 Information Evening
Wednesday 2 April, 5.30pm
All prospective families for 2026 are invited to join us for an information evening to learn more about St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar.
For more information please contact admin@lochinvarsj.catholic.edu.au
