Catholic schools

Catholic education is a significant contributor to the broader evangelising mission of the Church—a mission through which the person of Jesus Christ is made known and loved. It is hoped that this missionary impulse is evident in every aspect and dimension of school life. With this missionary focus, our schools are committed to the formation of the whole person; a formation that encompasses the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, moral, aesthetic and religious capacity of each child that enters its doors.

School staff, in partnership with parents and guardians who serve as the primary educators of their children, embody this mission through quality interpersonal relationships and a recognition of a mutuality of gifts to ensure the building of a unique learning and faith community.

Broadly speaking, Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wollongong are separated into two kinds:

Systemic schools (also known as “diocesan” schools) are managed through Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong which provides direct administrative and educational support. There are currently 29 parish primary schools, one systemic K–12 co-educational school and eight systemic co-educational secondary schools in the diocese.

Congregational schools (also known as “non-systemic” or “independent” schools), although located in the diocese, are owned and operated by a religious congregation—not the diocese. There are two K–12 congregational schools, with one of these schools catering specifically for students with special needs. There are six other congregational secondary schools, with one of these schools catering to secondary students in years 7–10 with a strong focus on providing individualised programs of study that respond to the unique talents and needs of the young person.


  • 46
    Catholic schools
  • 2,000
    Systemic school teachers & support staff
  • 26,000
    Students
  • 19,000
    Families
  • 1 in 5
    Students in the region educated in our Catholic schools

General enquiries

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong
Marian Centre
LMB 8802 (86–88 Market Street)
Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
Ph: (02) 4253 0800
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.dow.catholic.edu.au

Schools directory

Parish Primary Schools

Banner

St Paul’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Albion Park, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Bowral, Southern Highlands
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Joseph’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Bulli, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Paul’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Camden, Macarthur
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St John the Evangelist Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Campbelltown, Macarthur
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Thomas More Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Campbelltown, Macarthur
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Columbkille’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Corrimal, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St John’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Dapto, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

Mary Immaculate Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Eagle Vale, Macarthur
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

Good Samaritan Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Fairy Meadow, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Brigid’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Gwynneville, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

Holy Cross Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Helensburgh, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

Holy Family Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Ingleburn, Macarthur
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Kiama, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Milton, Shoalhaven
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Michael’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Mittagong, Southern Highlands
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Paul’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Moss Vale, Southern Highlands
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Clare’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Narellan Vale, Macarthur
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Michael’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Nowra, Shoalhaven
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Justin’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Oran Park, Macarthur
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Anthony’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Picton, Macarthur
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Patrick’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Port Kembla, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Rosemeadow, Macarthur
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

location_on Shellharbour, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

Nazareth Catholic Primary School

location_on Shellharbour City, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Michael’s Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Thirroul, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Pius X Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Unanderra, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on Warrawong, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website
Banner

St Therese Catholic Parish Primary School

location_on West Wollongong, Illawarra
faceK–6
Visit website

Systemic Secondary Schools

Banner

St Joseph’s Catholic High School

location_on Albion Park, Illawarra
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

Holy Spirit College

location_on Bellambi, Illawarra
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

Magdalene Catholic College

location_on Narellan, Macarthur
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

St John the Evangelist Catholic High School

location_on Nowra, Shoalhaven
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

Corpus Christi Catholic High School

location_on Oak Flats, Illawarra
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

St Benedict’s Catholic College

location_on Oran Park, Macarthur
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

John Therry Catholic College

location_on Rosemeadow, Macarthur
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

Mount Carmel Catholic College

location_on Varroville, Macarthur
face7–12
Visit website

Systemic K–12 Schools

Banner

St Francis Catholic College

location_on Edmondson Park, Macarthur
faceK–12
Visit website

Congregational Secondary Schools

Banner

Wollongong Flexible Learning Centre

location_on Towradgi, Illawarra
face7–10
Visit website
Banner

Chevalier College

location_on Bowral, Southern Highlands
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

St Patrick’s College

location_on Campbelltown, Macarthur
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

St Paul’s International College

location_on Moss Vale, Southern Highlands
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

Edmund Rice College

location_on West Wollongong, Illawarra
face7–12
Visit website
Banner

St Mary Star of the Sea College

location_on Wollongong, Illawarra
face7–12
Visit website

Congregational K–12 Schools

Banner

Mater Dei School

location_on Camden, Macarthur
faceK–12
Visit website
Banner

St Gregory’s College

location_on Campbelltown, Macarthur
faceK–12
Visit website

Nothing found matching this criteria.