JOIN OUR WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead students out the front of reception

JOIN OUR WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Our girls are nurtured to grow, belong and be confident.

LEARN MORE

PROUDLY PART OF THE COMMUNITY OF Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

Our Story

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.

School Tour details How to enrol

Our Story

Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead students walking together

Learn more about our school

Our passionate and dedicated educators
Our facilities
Co-curricular opportunities
School fees

Virtual school tour

Our virtual tour is a great way to see our school’s learning spaces and facilities at your convenience.

View our 360° virtual tour

Virtual school tour

Take a virtual tour of Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead

What's On

School News
More news
571904604499888_1395057948851212-1

31 Jul 2025

From Facebook

TEAM BUILDING FOR YEAR 9 💪 What an amazing day!! A one day outdoor recreation experience for Year 9 to foster team building and resilience was held last Friday, 25th July at Vision Valley, Arcadia. All students were positively challenged throughout each activity as they also developed skills in problem solving and critical thinking. “The camaraderie of students was at an all time high as girls encouraged one another to climb higher, work together on the mountain bikes or team up in activities like archery tag”, said Mrs L. Beadman, Leader of Learning Wellbeing Year 9.
571904604499888_1395049205518753-1

31 Jul 2025

From Facebook

The Catherine McAuley Weekly Review for Thursday, 31st July 2025 is now available:

571904604499888_1395048578852149-1

31 Jul 2025

From Facebook

SUBJECT CHOICE 🧐 Biology? Business Services? English Advanced? Hopefully last night all questions were answered as the Year 10 students and their parents attended the Year 11 2026 Subject Selection Evening. Students and their parents had the opportunity to speak with Leaders of Learning Curriculum and subject teachers who were available for questions. Following the subject market a parent information session was held with parents hearing about the many pathways of study at Catherine McAuley as well as the NESA requirements for the HSC.
571904604499888_1394934675530206-1

31 Jul 2025

From Facebook

FRIENDSHIP DAY 🌼 Yesterday was International Friendship Day and as part of the celebration the Student Sport Leaders organised a Wellbeing Just Dance event. Students were able to come together with their friends, including some of our visiting Japanese exchange students, and have some fun dancing. An added bonus was that all students who were active and participated earned a House point with 442 House points collated.
Years 9 and 10 Visual Arts students visited the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW.

31 Jul 2025

Years 9 and 10 Visual Arts Students Immerse Themselves At The Art Gallery of NSW

Visual Arts students from Years 9 and 10 visited the Art Gallery of NSW this week.
Julia Fleming, Education Officer, Women’s Community Shelters and Tania Smith, Executive Officer Client Services, Parramatta Women’s Shelter with Principal Mary Refalo and Student Leaders.

31 Jul 2025

An Extraordinary Amount Raised For The Parramatta Women’s Shelter

Catherine McAuley has contributed over $14,000 of money and goods to The Parramatta Women’s Shelter this year due to the fundraising efforts of last term.
On Wednesday, 30th July the school officially welcomed the 10 visiting students and their teacher from Iida Girls School, Nagano, Japan.

31 Jul 2025

Welcome to Visiting Japanese Students From Nagano

Catherine McAuley is welcoming visiting students from Japan.
The Catherine McAuley Senior Netball Team.

31 Jul 2025

Senior Netball Team Wins PDSSSC Netball Gala Day

The Senior Netball Team won the 2025 PDSSSC Netball Gala Day.
Year 8 Prayer Books

31 Jul 2025

Year 8 Prayer Books

Year 8 Homerooms will now each have their own Prayer Book to express and reflect on their faith.
A team of Catherine McAuley Years 9 and 10 students has placed 3rd in the State Final of the Sport for Jove Shakespeare Carnival

31 Jul 2025

Catherine McAuley Students Place 3rd In Shakespeare Drama Competition

Students take part in the Sport for Jove Shakespeare Carnival as part of the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Creative and Performing Arts program.
Train signal operation

31 Jul 2025

Year 10 Students Explore Careers Options With Sydney Trains

A group of Year 10 students attended a careers day led by Sydney Trains offering them a series of engaging hands-on workshops.
571904604499888_1394193418937665-1

30 Jul 2025

From Facebook

FRIENDSHIP DAY 🥰 Today is International Friendship Day! 🌼 This day serves as a reminder to acknowledge and appreciate the friends who have positively impacted your life. Catherine McAuley has been celebrating Friendship Day all week and today there was a friendship bracelet making session and a Just Dance fun activity during lunchtime.
571904604499888_1394168718940135-1

30 Jul 2025

From Facebook

AMAZING EFFORT!! 🙌 🙌 The Parramatta Women’s Shelter was presented with a cheque for $7000 and a gift voucher amount of $4180 at the school assembly today! ‼️ These amounts were in addition to the over $3000 worth of grocery items already donated and the 20 blankets and other crafted items made by the Crochet Club. The total amount contributed is over $14,000!! 🥳 “The grand total raised by Catherine McAuley Westmead is extraordinary! This is a new record for all schools,” said Julia Fleming, Education Officer, Women’s Community Shelters. “We thank the Catherine McAuley staff, students and community for supporting our amazing mums and children and their journey through our shelter into safety,” said Tania Smith, Executive Officer Client Services, The Parramatta Women’s Shelter. “This is going to make a huge difference to their lives. You have all been such fantastic supporters of us over the years. A huge thank you!” Parramatta Women's Shelter Women's Community Shelters
571904604499888_1394166035607070-1

30 Jul 2025

From Facebook

WELCOME 🥰 Today at the school assembly the school officially welcomed the 10 visiting students and their teacher from Iida Girls School, Nagano, Japan who will be at Catherine McAuley for the next two weeks. The students have been matched with a Catherine McAuley ‘buddy’ who they will accompany to classes and in addition the visiting students will spend time with all of the Catherine McAuley Japanese classes. Catherine McAuley Japanese Teacher Ms Y. Jang said the visit by the students from Iida Girls School is a wonderful opportunity for the Catherine McAuley Japanese students to practise their language skills. “The Japanese which the students use in class can now be used by them in real situations,” she said. Two of the visiting students spoke at the school assembly this morning and told the McAuley community a little bit about their school. “Although Japan and Australia are far apart, we are very happy to have this opportunity to connect with all of you,” they said. “We hope that by learning about each other we can become even closer in the future.” 🇯🇵
571904604499888_1394056902284650-1

30 Jul 2025

From Facebook

Visual Arts students from Years 9 and 10 visited the Art Gallery of NSW this week. 🎨 The students had the opportunity to not only immerse themselves in the 2025 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman artworks but to also be inspired by other artworks in the gallery. Year 9 were particularly inspired by Margaret Preston, recognised for her artworks of still life, which will inspire them for their current printmaking lino endeavours. Year 10 were looking closely at portraiture and self expression, recreating a portrait with their own setting and props.

Upcoming Events

All events
04 Aug

CSSA Trial HSC Examinations

All Day Event

CSSA Trial HSC Examinations

Read more
04 Aug

WEEK 3

All Day Event

WEEK 3

Read more
05 Aug

CSSA Trial HSC Examinations

All Day Event

CSSA Trial HSC Examinations

Read more
05 Aug

Parents and Carers Group Meeting

05 Aug 2025 06:00 PM - 05 Aug 2025 07:30 PM

Parents and Carers Group Meeting

Read more
06 Aug

CSSA Trial HSC Examinations

All Day Event

CSSA Trial HSC Examinations

Read more
06 Aug

International Chemistry Quiz

All Day Event

International Chemistry Quiz

Read more
06 Aug

Year 10 2026, Year 9 2026 Subject Talks

All Day Event

Year 10 2026, Year 9 2026 Subject Talks

Read more

Parent Area

Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead students using BYOD Learning Devices
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.

See more

Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead students using BYOD Learning Device
Assessment Guidelines

The Year 7 to 12 assessment handbooks provide important information on how assessments work as well as ongoing assessment dates.

See more

Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead Foodtech students with Foodtech teacher
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?

See more

Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead students using school canteen
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.

See more

Instagram | Catherine McAuley More on Instagram

X
Cookies help us improve your website experience.
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.
Confirm