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Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle
For more than 180 years, Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle have offered families a nurturing, encouraging and safe environment for their children to learn, achieve and grow.
Our Schools educate more than 21,000 students across primary schools, secondary schools, and two K–12 schools in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, ensuring that each and every student receives a quality education in a supportive environment and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.

Find a School Near You
Find a School Near You
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Maitland Secondary
Maitland, All Saints’ College
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Medowie Secondary
Medowie, Catherine McAuley Catholic College
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Waratah Primary
Waratah, Corpus Christi Primary School
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Glendale Primary
Glendale, Holy Cross Primary School
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Merewether Beach Primary
Merewether Beach, Holy Family Primary School
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Forster Primary
Forster, Holy Name Primary School
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Abermain Primary
Abermain, Holy Spirit Infants School
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Kurri Kurri Primary
Kurri Kurri, Holy Spirit Primary School
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Tarro Primary
Tarro, Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School
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Shortland Primary
Shortland, Our Lady Of Victories Primary School
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Branxton Primary
Branxton, Rosary Park Catholic School
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Mayfield Secondary
Mayfield, San Clemente Catholic College
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Chisholm Primary
Chisholm, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
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Chisholm Secondary
Chisholm, St Bede’s Catholic College
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Edgeworth Primary
Edgeworth, St Benedict’s Primary School
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Raymond Terrace Primary
Raymond Terrace, St Brigid’s Primary School
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Singleton K–12
Singleton, St Catherine’s Catholic College
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Taree Secondary
Taree, St Clare’s High School
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Adamstown Primary
Adamstown, St Columba’s Primary School
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Mayfield Primary
Mayfield, St Columban’s Primary School
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Mayfield K–12
Mayfield, St Dominic’s Catholic College
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Hamilton Secondary
Hamilton, St Francis Xavier’s College
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Belmont Primary
Belmont, St Francis Xavier’s Primary School
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Kotara South Primary
Kotara South, St James’ Primary School
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Muswellbrook Primary
Muswellbrook, St James’ Primary School
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Maitland Primary
Maitland, St John The Baptist Primary School
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Morisset Primary
Morisset, St John Vianney Primary School
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Lambton Primary
Lambton, St John’s Primary School
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Aberdeen Secondary
Aberdeen, St Joseph’s Catholic College
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Lochinvar Secondary
Lochinvar, St Joseph’s College
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Wingham Primary
Wingham, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Denman Primary
Denman, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Dungog Primary
Dungog, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Kilaben Bay Primary
Kilaben Bay, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Merriwa Primary
Merriwa, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Charlestown Primary
Charlestown, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Gloucester Primary
Gloucester, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Taree Primary
Taree, St Joseph’s Primary School
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East Maitland Primary
East Maitland, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Bulahdelah Primary
Bulahdelah, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Merewether Primary
Merewether, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Cardiff Primary
Cardiff, St Kevin’s Primary School
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Broadmeadow Flexible
Broadmeadow, St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
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Gateshead Secondary
Gateshead, St Mary’s Catholic College
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Scone Primary
Scone, St Mary’s Primary School
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Warners Bay Primary
Warners Bay, St Mary’s Primary School
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Nelson Bay Primary
Nelson Bay, St Michael’s Primary School
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Wallsend Primary
Wallsend, St Patrick’s Primary School
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Lochinvar Primary
Lochinvar, St Patrick’s Primary School
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Swansea Primary
Swansea, St Patrick’s Primary School
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Cessnock Primary
Cessnock, St Patrick’s Primary School
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Booragul Secondary
Booragul, St Paul’s Catholic College
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Gateshead Primary
Gateshead, St Paul’s Primary School
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Rutherford Primary
Rutherford, St Paul’s Primary School
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Stockton Primary
Stockton, St Peter’s Primary School
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Windale Primary
Windale, St Pius X Primary School
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New Lambton Primary
New Lambton, St Therese’s Primary School
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Adamstown Secondary
Adamstown, Trinity Catholic College
Our Vision
Catholic schools educate from and for vibrant, welcoming and diverse communities with a particular commitment to the poor; for justice, integrity and peace; and with hope for the future.
Faith
From and for the community of faith.

Learning
We strive for excellence in learning.

Truth
In a rigorous, creative and critical pursuit of truth.

Enrolling in a Catholic School
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Learning & Wellbeing
Our schools are responsive to the unique needs of students and provide opportunities for all students to learn, achieve and grow.
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Diocesan Sporting Pathways
We aim to offer a wide range of sports, equal opportunities for all students, across a range of levels to meet the needs and interests of all.
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5th September, 2025
Celebrating Ayla Williams: Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards Runner-Up
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Ayla Williams from Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Tarro, who has been awarded Runner-up in […]
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5th September, 2025
NSWCCC Netball Championships
Last Friday some of our talented netballers travelled to Penrith to represent their school and the Diocese at the NSWCCC Netball Championships. A special mention […]
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4th September, 2025
Breaking Ground at Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie
On Wednesday ground was officially broken at the site of Catherine McAuley Primary School in Medowie, marking a significant milestone for our Catholic Schools. The […]
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4th September, 2025
150 years of Catholic Education in Singleton
On Monday, the St Catherine’s Catholic College community gathered in joy and gratitude to celebrate 150 years of Catholic education in Singleton. Students, staff, families, […]
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4th September, 2025
Karlie Marriott on the Global STEM Stage
At the beginning of term three, Year 12 student Karlie Marriott from St Francis Xavier’s College, Hamilton, embarked on an extraordinary journey to London after […]
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3rd September, 2025
St Patrick’s Wallsend Shines at Tournament of Minds
The Tournament of Minds (TOM) is a prestigious problem-solving program that challenges teams of students from both primary and secondary years to think critically, collaborate […]
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2nd September, 2025
Jeanette Chapman: Emmaus Award for Excellence in Primary Teaching
The Emmaus Award for Excellence in Primary Teaching was recently presented to Jeanette Chapman. This award honoured not only her remarkable skill as an educator, […]
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2nd September, 2025
Ground Breaking Ceremony celebrates next step for Catherine McAuley Primary School
Today, ground was officially broken at the site of Catherine McAuley Primary School in Medowie, marking a significant milestone for the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle […]
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28th August, 2025
HALT Recognition Ceremony Celebrates Excellence in Teaching
On Friday 22 August, Christine Owen from Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach and Erin Jordan from Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie, proudly represented our […]
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25th August, 2025
Gabie Madden: Emmaus Award for First Five Years of Teaching
Gabie is a devoted and dynamic educator at St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar whose professionalism, energy, and deep sense of purpose have made a lasting impression […]
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22nd August, 2025
Book Week 2025 Wrap Up
This year’s theme, “Book an Adventure!”, inspired our students and staff to journey through stories, dress as their favourite characters and celebrate the joy of […]
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19th August, 2025
Liam Bleakley: Emmaus Award for First Five Years of Teaching
Since beginning his teaching journey in 2021, Liam Bleakley has become an inspiring and influential presence at St Francis Xavier’s College, Hamilton. He has consistently demonstrated […]
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