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The Top 10 Catholic High Schools in Parramatta [2023]

 The Top 10 Catholic High Schools in Parramatta 

When you’re thinking about where to send your child to high school, the name of the school might not matter that much. 

The first decision that many parents make in regards to their child’s education is whether to send them to public or private school.

But if you’re Catholic, the fact that the school has religious affiliation may make it more important to you than if it were an ordinary public or private school, and you have options to choose from in Parramatta. 

If you’re considering sending your child to a Catholic school, there are several factors you should consider to ensure the Catholic high school in Parramatta meets your child’s academic needs and provides the social environment you want him or her to experience. 

Here are the best Catholic high schools in Parramatta, so you can choose according to your priorities and your budget.


Catholic High Schools in Parramatta
Catholic High Schools in Parramatta

1). St Paul's Catholic College

St Paul's Catholic College is a Catholic high school in Parramatta and a boy secondary school in New South Wales, Australia.

The College has an enrolment range from years 7–12 (although it does accept year 7s) with around 130 members of staff on campus.

Students can participate in sporting activities such as rugby union and netball at both junior and senior levels.

The cost of education in this catholic school is estimated at 13 to $14 per day and it doesn’t include the cost of the uniforms.

St Paul's also has an active music program that supports its many choirs, bands and orchestras as well as dance groups including hip hop dance crew.

2). Parramatta Marist High School

Parramatta Marist High School is one of the best catholic high schools in Parramatta with a co-educational Catholic high school located in Parramatta.

It was founded in 1973 and is a member of the Marist Schools Australia network. The school has approximately 800 students with a registration fee of $834.

It was originally located on the corner of Church Street and Fitzroy Street (now known as Broughton Road). In 2004 it moved to its current location at 11 Broughton Avenue, Parramatta next door to its sister school Holy Cross; both are under one administration but have separate principals.

The school has some facilities such as PE equipment etc., but no library resources or sporting activities etc.

3). St Patrick's College

St Patrick's College is a Catholic high school in Parramatta and a co-educational, secondary day school located at 151 Kirby Street. The college was founded in 1979 by the Marist Brothers.

St Patrick's offers a wide range of sporting activities including rugby union and soccer for boys; netball and hockey for girls; cricket and football (Gridiron) for all students.

They also run an extensive co-curricular program which includes music performance groups such as concert band/string ensemble/choir group or guitar ensemble as well as drama productions each year.

There are also many school societies including SRC (Student Representative Council), SDG (School Development Group) and PLC (Parent Leadership Committee).

4). Mount St. Benedict College

Mount St. Benedict College
Mount St. Benedict College

Founded in 1981, Mount St. Benedict College is a catholic high school in Parramatta located in the suburb of Auburn (just 11 kilometres from Parramatta CBD).

The school currently has more than 900 students enrolled and it is a catholic girl high school with classes from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Sporting activities at MSC include athletics, swimming, netball and tennis. There are also opportunities for students to participate in summer camps and excursions to other countries such as Fiji or New Zealand.

The library holds over 50 computers with internet access as well as over 90 books per class per year; they also have an extensive music program with digital pianos available for student use during lunchtime or after school hours at no cost!

They offer registration fee scholarships based on family income levels which can reduce your child's fees significantly - contact us today if you would like us to help calculate how much money could be saved by choosing MSC over another school!

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5). Our Lady of Mercy College

Our Lady of Mercy College is a catholic high school in Parramatta with the motto "Love Conquers All." It has been around since 1884, making it one of the oldest schools on this list.

Their library has over 10,000 books and they have an excellent academic program with students going on to top universities every year.

OLMC is a girls' school and the enrollment application fee is $110 payable after an online application form has been filled.

The school has a large sporting program with over 20 sports available to play at all levels from beginners right through to senior teams competing both locally and nationally.

6). St. Michael's Catholic School

St. Michael's Catholic School is one of the best catholic high schools in Parramatta located in the Hills District of Sydney, which makes it a great choice for families who want to live in a quiet and peaceful area.

The school is co-educational and has a student population of around 1500 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

It has a variety of sporting activities available for students, including basketball and soccer as well as athletics carnivals and swimming carnivals.

The school has strong academic programs for both boys and girls that lead to the Higher School Certificate (HSC). As well as this there is also a strong tradition of music through choirs, bands, orchestras, musicals and dance groups.

Registration fees vary depending on whether you're studying at the primary or secondary level but are generally $1120 per year plus an annual fundraising fee of $50 which covers costs such as uniforms or excursions etc.

7). The Marist Catholic College Penshurst

The Marist Catholic College Penshurst
The Marist Catholic College Penshurst

The Marist Catholic College Penshurst is one of the best catholic high schools in Parramatta and a co-educational private school with an enrolment of 2,100 students.

The school has a large campus with facilities including an aquatic centre, gymnasium and auditorium. The school also has its chapel, student pastoral centre and outdoor playground area.

The huge number of students means that the school employs 130 teachers to ensure your child receives the best possible education at Marist Catholic College Penshurst.

With such a large number of students, it's not surprising that sporting activities are important at this high school; there are numerous after-school sports clubs where your child can participate in everything from baseball to tennis to football (AFL).

The registration fee for Marist Catholic College Penshurst is about $834 but this does include tuition fees for Years 7–10 as well as sporting equipment if you choose one of their many sports programs.

8). St. Michael's Catholic School

St. Michael's Catholic School is also one of the best and the last on the list of catholic high schools in Parramatta.

Located at 155 Reservoir Road Blacktown South 2148, Parramatta is one of Australia’s oldest Catholic schools.

The school’s Hall of Achievement commemorates some of its alumni who have made great contributions to Australian society.

Here, education is based on physical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects and thus encourages growth through various creative and critical reflections.

Their admission process is very selective, and there is an application fee of $834. It is a girl school that is committed to providing each student with an engaging and empowering learning environment.

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9) Loyola Senior High School

Loyola Senior High School is a catholic high school in Parramatta established by Archbishop Robert Quinn, who wanted to ensure students were given a chance to discover their own paths. 

This sense of belonging enables Loyola students to make an impact on not only their peers but also those around them.

There are many sporting opportunities available to students, including swimming, cross country running, athletics and a wide range of other sports. 

This emphasis on participation encourages students to push themselves and their teammates to succeed in all aspects of school life.

Loyola Senior High closed at the end of the 2019 higher Certificate year and was incorporated into Cath West Innovation College.

10). St Clare's Catholic High School

Founded by three sisters in 1867, St Clare's is one of Australia's oldest Catholic high schools located in Parramatta.

Here, you'll discover a rich and diverse learning environment with a strong focus on science and technology. 

The campus boasts two huge theatres - perfect for drama enthusiasts - two gymnasiums, a pool, tennis courts and a 400m track.

Sorting activities in St Clare's Catholic High School are an important part of student life. Each year, students take part in a range of social and sporting activities such as basketball, netball, volleyball etc.

For a child in year 7, the cost of education is estimated at $13 to $ 14 a day and the registration fee are $834 per family. 

The school has both an e-Library for quality online resources and a physical library which provides students with material and services based on their curriculum. 

Conclusion On Catholic High Schools in Parramatta

At first, choosing a catholic high school can seem like an intimidating task. However, if you know what to look for and have done your research beforehand then choosing one of these schools shouldn’t be too hard. 

Having looked at these schools personally I would say that it comes down to personal preference on which one you choose but out of all, I believe that Mount St Benedict College is the best one. 

Although all these schools have a very strong academic program, from my experience I found MSC to be better than some other ones when it came to certain extracurricular activities such as sports and debating. 

This doesn’t mean that any of them are bad at those things just that they might not be as good. Overall, I think there are many great catholic high schools in Parramatta and picking one should come down to what you want from your education rather than anything else. 

If you want a more structured environment with lots of opportunities for sports or debating then pick one of those, if you want a more relaxed environment with less focus on sports and more focus on academics then pick Parramatta Marist High School. Good luck!