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Situated on the land of the Burramatta people and founded by the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta, Catherine McAuley Westmead is a 7-12 Catholic girls’ school with a strong Mercy charism.
Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at Catherine McAuley is a chance for your family to be part of our story too! Learn more....
Principal’s welcome
As the principal of Catherine McAuley, I am excited and honoured to be part of such a dynamic community here at Westmead. I look forward to meeting our students’ families and working alongside them to provide the best educational opportunities for their daughters. Read more....
Enrolling now
We warmly welcome new families to join our school community. While enrolments are taken at any time during the year, please note that applications for Year 7 must be received by the school during March of the year prior to commencement.
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Virtual school tour
Our virtual tour is a great way to see our school’s learning spaces and facilities at your convenience.
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What's On
Upcoming Events
All Day Event
Gold Duke of Edinburgh International Award - Qualifying Adventurous Journey (Year 11)
at Camp Somerset Colo River
All Day Event
Gold Duke of Edinburgh International Award - Qualifying Adventurous Journey (Year 11)
at Camp Somerset Colo River
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24 Jun 2025
Try a Career Day @ CathWest McCarthy Campus
Year 10, are you curious about trying a career...? Register for CathWest's 'Try a Career Day' at the CathWest McCarthy Campus!![CathWest Innovation College]()
01 Jul 2025
Try a Career Day @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Year 10, are you curious about trying a career...? Register for CathWest's 'Try a Career Day' at the CathWest Loyola Campus!
Parent Area
Student Learning Devices
McAuley has a Macbook Program for Year 7-12 students. Find all the information you need to ensure devicec meets the minimum requirements.
Assessment Guidelines
The Year 7 to 12 assessment handbooks provide important information on how assessments work as well as ongoing assessment dates.
Career Learning
Access our online careers resources to stay up to date with careers events, open days, scholarship opportunities and more. Why not chat with our Careers Advisor?
Join our Alumni
We welcome past students to meet and share memories of past school days, as well as offering expertise in mentoring and encouraging our present students.
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20 May 2025
From Instagram
A number of Years 9 and 10 students, accompanied by Ms Malek, joined with students from across the Diocese for Lifted Unleashed 2025 last Friday, 16th May. Organised by Catholic Schools Diocese of Parramatta and Catholic Youth Parramatta the day saw secondary students from across the Diocese join together to celebrate faith, hope and the joy of youth. @catholicyouthparra @catholicschoolsparra #liftedunleashed #faith #catherinemcauley #catherinemcauleywestmead![18308536549237636-1]()
19 May 2025
From Instagram
WORLD SUPPORT STAFF DAY 🙌🙌 Friday, 16th May 2025. 😍 A special lunch was held last Friday to thank the Catherine McAuley Westmead Support Staff Team. Thank you for all that you do for the students, teachers and families! #worldsupportstaffday #supportstaff #catherinemcauley #catherinemcauleywestmead![18044475452561787-1]()
18 May 2025
From Instagram
LIBRARY AMBASSADORS 📚 The 2025 Library Ambassadors were presented with their badges at the school assembly this week. #libraryambassadors #catherinemcauley #catherinemcauleywestmead![17916658188096983-1]()
17 May 2025
From Instagram
STEM CLUB 💻 Students have the opportunity to participate in STEM activities every Thursday afternoon. Yesterday the students were challenged to come up with ideas for how they might help an anxious new student settle into school. Working in small groups the students were brainstorming for initiatives such as a buddy system, icebreaker games, seating plans and a buddy app. Next week the Technology Leaders will be running a full week of STEM activities as the school celebrates ‘STEM Week’. #girlsinstem #stemclub #catherinemcauley #catherinemcauleywestmead![18274384411283471-1]()
17 May 2025
From Instagram
THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT McAULEY 😃 Lots of laughter and activity around the school grounds yesterday afternoon! #afternoonactivities #catherinemcauleywestmead![18063809801037982-1]()
16 May 2025
From Instagram
LIFTED Rise 🗣 🗣 A number of Catherine McAuley Year 8 students joined with other students from secondary schools across the diocese for the Lifted Rise event today at West HQ Rooty Hill. Organised by Catholic Schools Diocese of Parramatta and Catholic Youth Parramatta the event offered the students a day of music, testimony and discussion. @catholicschoolsparra @catholicyouthparra #catherinemcauley #catherinemcauleywestmead
