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.
Our Story

Learn more about our school
Our passionate and dedicated educators
Our facilities
Co-curricular opportunities
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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.
Virtual school tour

What's On
Upcoming Events
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08 Sep 2023
Are you a Year 12 student looking to commence a Primary or Secondary teaching degree in 2024?
Apply for the 2024 Teacher Scholarship Program today. Applications close Monday, 9 October 2023!06 Nov 2023
Beyond School, What's Next?
This event will allow high school students and graduates the opportunity to have conversations and coaching sessions with experts from their desired field.
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.