News and Events

New research has found that 2 in 3 parents are cutting back on household expenses to afford school fees as the cost-of-living bites. 

Today is the solemnity of St Joseph, the Guardian of Our Lord and the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. His faith and obedience to God in a time of uncertainty are a model of faith for all believers, especially fathers.

We were honoured to host Vice-Chancellor Professor Francis Campbell to discuss teacher education, workforce supply and the wonderful UNDA graduates in our schools.

As the Patron Saint of Ireland, St Patrick is famous for converting pagan Ireland to Catholicism in the fourth century using the shamrock as an analogy for the mystery of the Holy Trinity.

The Catholic Schools NSW 2025 Behaviour Symposium is coming!
We invite Catholic School Teachers, School Leaders and System Leaders to a two-day symposium on 22 and 23 May 2025. 

Grab your free tickets to the 2025 Kathleen Burrow Research Institute Annual Lecture, delivered by Greg Sheridan AO, author, commentator, and Foreign Editor of The Australian. 

There is still time to prepare for the 2025 CSSA Trial HSC Examinations. Don't leave it to the last minute and use our checklist to ensure your school is ready.

The theme of our International Women's Day breakfast this year was "Celebrating Religious sisters in Catholic Education".

The Catholic systemic sector remains a low-fee, accessible option for parents.

Catholic Schools NSW Sports has launched a wonderful new video featuring the 2024 recipients of the NSWCCC Blue Award. These awardees share insights on how sportsmanship relates to the development of the Cardinal Virtues.  

Consultation is now open on several elective 7–10 draft syllabuses: Technological and Applied Studies, HSIE, PDHPE, and Creative Arts. Teachers and other stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the syllabuses until Monday, 7 April 2025, through the NESA consultations webpage.

The CSSA powered by Gradeo will provide schools with 3 new online examinations including Enterprise Computing, Science Extension and Software Engineering. The CSSA will also provide schools with 2 new examinations including Mathematics Standard 1 and Aboriginal Studies.

The CSSA provides premium Trial HSC Examinations created by education experts to all NSW, ACT and international secondary schools offering the Higher School Certificate. 

St Valentine was a 3rd-century priest, martyred for his faith and for, according to some accounts, secretly marrying couples against the will of the Roman emperor. His courage and his faith cost him his life, but his legacy of love endures. May his witness inspire us to love selflessly today and always.

Research shows eight in ten voters agree that parents need school choice so they can choose an education that aligns with their child’s needs and values. 63% say that the government should continue to provide funding for each enrolled student, so parents are supported in deciding which school is best for their child.

Catholic Schools NSW is pleased to have Greg Sheridan, renowned author and commentator, and Foreign Editor of The Australian newspaper, to deliver the 2025 Kathleen Burrow Research Institute Lecture.

Catholic Schools NSW is proud to support Safer Internet Day, joining the effort to create safer online spaces for everyone.

The CSSA provides premium Trial HSC Examinations created and assessed by education experts to all NSW, ACT and international secondary schools offering the Higher School Certificate. 

The scholarship gives NSW Year 10 and 11 students studying History this year the opportunity to travel on a study tour to develop their knowledge and understanding of the history of Australians at war.

Welcome back to the 271,000 students and 34,000 staff at our 593 Catholic schools across NSW who return to school for Term 1 2025!

As a Western democracy shaped and guided by the virtues of Christian civilisation, Australia is the envy of the world; a prosperous and generous nation that has welcomed generations of migrants seeking a land of peace and opportunity. Australia has challenges like every nation, still, we are greatly blessed to call this place our home. 

The CSSA powered by Gradeo will provide schools with 3 new online examinations including Enterprise Computing, Science Extension and Software Enginering. The CSSA will also provide schools with new examinations including Mathematics Standard 1 and Aboriginal Studies. 

Catholic Schools NSW wishes you and your families a beautiful and holy Christmas!

Catholic Schools NSW believes school choice ensures parents can choose a school that best suits the needs of their child and their values as a family. School funding is essential for this.

The 2024 HSC Results have been released this morning! 

Congratulations to all students on completing 13 years of schooling, we wish you the very best for the future.

The NSW Government has released new 7-10 syllabuses! The Aboriginal Studies 7–10, Agriculture Technology 7–10, Aquatic Technology 7–10 and Engineering 7–10 syllabuses are now available. Schools can plan and prepare to teach the new syllabuses from 2025, with implementation in 2027.

Flashback to our Curriculum Conference with this wrap-up video!
Thank you to all of our sponsors and delegates for helping us put on this terrific event, and we look look forward to seeing you again next year.

Nominations are now open for The 2024 Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize, recognising a student or students who have achieved outstanding results in their HSC despite facing significant hardship or disadvantage. 

2024 NAPLAN data is now available on ACARA’s My School website! Parents, carers and school communities can now access clear and transparent information on every Australian school. Look up student enrolment numbers and attendance rates, information from the principal, staff numbers, NAPLAN results, and financial information such as funding levels and sources.

Today we celebrate the International Day of People with Disability. It is a day to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of Australians living with a disability. The 2024 theme is: Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.

Congratulations to the students from Sacred Heart Primary School Westmead, Marion Catholic Primary School Horsley Park, St John The Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra and Bethany College Hurstville on making the finals of the Remember ANZAC Art Competition!

We are delighted to share the news that Marita Winters will be joining Catholic Schools NSW Ltd as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, starting January 2025.

Exciting Partnership Announcement – a new era of exams! Past papers of the CSSA Trial Exams will be available to students of the NSW syllabus for the first time under a ground-breaking partnership between CSSA and Gradeo!

Today, on Remembrance Day, we honour those who laid down their lives for our nation. We honour their courage, selflessness, and their sacrifice that secured the freedoms we cherish today. 

Today marks the last day of HSC exams for 2024!

We are very proud of our Catholic School HSC students for their hard work and dedication over the last 4 weeks. Congratulations on completing your Higher School Certificate, we can’t wait to see what you achieve in the future!

Happy Solemnity of All Saints!

Today we honor those who led lives of extraordinary holiness - from martyrs who gave their lives for their faith, to those who endured persecution, performed selfless acts of service, and protected their communities. Throughout the history of the Church, and in the present, we have the example of so many people we can draw on.

On Friday 25 October, NESA hosted an event as part of World Teachers’ Day to recognise the NSW teachers who have achieved Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation in 2024. We are incredibly proud to recognise our Catholic teachers who have dedicated time and effort to attain their HALT accreditation.

Thank you to all the educators, principals, staff, parents, and students who joined us in Tamworth for the 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Conference! Over the three days, attendees deepened their understanding of Aboriginal culture and education through powerful presentations from Dr Anita Heiss, Nathan Towney, Greg Inglis and many others.

This World Teachers' Day it’s Hats Off to Teachers!

Your school can be part of the day by adding your teachers to NESA’s NSW Teaching Gems Map, any time until October 28th! Let's celebrate the instrumental role our educators play in motivating, inspiring, and supporting our school communities!

It’s Children’s Week!

This week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. The Children’s Week National Theme for 2024 is based on UNCRC Article 24: Children have the right to a clean and safe environment.

As highlighted in The Daily Telegraph, our new 2024 Aboriginal Education Outcomes report demonstrates positive outcomes for Aboriginal students in NSW Catholic Schools. It shows higher enrolment, attendance, and retention rates compared to those in the Government and independent sectors.

Amongst his many achievements, he was instrumental in the downfall of communism in Eastern Europe, emphasised the universal call to Holiness, and created World Youth Day. He is the patron Saint of families, young Catholics, Krakow and more.

We heard from the students what excites them about the 2024 Spirit on Country conference heading to the New England Region this October. 

As The Australian newspaper notes, we jointly hosted a roundtable on antisemitism in education with the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in Australia, Jillian Segal AO, to identify and assess the challenge of antisemitism, present responses, and discuss opportunities for future collaboration.

Hear from some of Armidale Catholic School's students about what they enjoy most about their Catholic schooling ahead of our 2024 Spirit on Country Conference!

Calling all School Leaders – your participation in the 2024 Australian School Leader Occupational Health & Wellbeing Survey is vital.

Welcome to Day 2 of the K-12 Curriculum Reform Conference! As we focus on holistic development and human flourishing in our schools,