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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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Medowie Primary
Medowie, Catherine McAuley Primary School
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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 Catholic College
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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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Merewether Primary
Merewether, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Merriwa Primary
Merriwa, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Kilaben Bay Primary
Kilaben Bay, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Dungog Primary
Dungog, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Denman Primary
Denman, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Charlestown Primary
Charlestown, St Joseph’s Primary School
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Wingham Primary
Wingham, 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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Cardiff Primary
Cardiff, St Kevin’s Primary School
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Gateshead Secondary
Gateshead, St Mary’s Catholic College
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Warners Bay Primary
Warners Bay, St Mary’s Primary School
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Scone Primary
Scone, St Mary’s Primary School
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Nelson Bay Primary
Nelson Bay, St Michael’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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Wallsend Primary
Wallsend, 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
Find the answers to the questions about enrolling your child.
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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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31st July, 2026
IN THE MEDIA: From Merriwa to the Stage
For Lula Peebles one of the highlights of her schooling has been her involvement in ASPIRE. It began when she was in Year 5 and […]
Read More30th July, 2026
Important Security Update for Student BYOD Devices - Windows 10
To stay protected and ensure optimal performance, it is strongly recommended that all students with BYOD Windows 10 devices follow Microsoft’s instructions and upgrade to Windows 11 as soon […]
Read More30th July, 2026
Excellence in Secondary Teaching: Emmaus Award recognises Karen Hickling
Karen Hickling from St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar has been recognised with the Excellence in Teaching: Secondary Emmaus Award, celebrating her outstanding commitment to Catholic education and […]
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30th July, 2026
A day of culture, community and competition at the Aunty Louise Campbell Cup
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name and image of a person who has died. Aboriginal and Torres […]
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30th July, 2026
In the media: ‘We’d all come out just to watch her race’: The journey from Newcastle to 10.99 seconds of history
Bernadette Duggan reckons “we always knew”. Even from an early age back at local schools, Torrie Lewis would hit the track and “we’d all come […]
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30th July, 2026
In the media: Rose gold! History for Merewether star
There were no prouder grandparents in Newcastle on Tuesday than Terry and Lyn Davies, who watched on from their lounge room at Warabrook as granddaughter […]
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24th July, 2026
St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul proudly celebrated NAIDOC Week 2026 – 50 Years of Deadly
Earlier this week St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul proudly celebrated NAIDOC Week 2026 – 50 Years of Deadly. The day began with a powerful Smoking […]
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24th July, 2026
In the media: ‘I had to get permission’: why not even the HSC could keep Claire off the stage
Claire Jenkins couldn’t pass up the opportunity for one last production with ASPIRE, even while taking on multiple HSC major works. “ASPIRE means a lot […]
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23rd July, 2026
From the classroom to the sector: exploring early childhood
For students considering a career path post school that aligns with their interests and values, Exploring Early Childhood at St Bede’s Catholic College offers an […]
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23rd July, 2026
Excellence in Teaching: Secondary Emmaus Award recognises Amy Eccleston
Amy Eccleston from Trinity Catholic College, Adamstown has been recognised with the Excellence in Teaching: Secondary Emmaus Award, celebrating her commitment to high-quality teaching, professional leadership and […]
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22nd July, 2026
IN THE MEDIA: Catholic schools take original musical to Civic Theatre
We’re incredibly proud to see two of our ASPIRE students featured on ABC Newcastle, sharing what makes this program so special. Nicholas (Catherine McAuley Catholic […]
Read More14th July, 2026
Multi Sport Holiday Camp at St Bede’s Chisholm
Sixty students from across the Diocese came together during the school holidays for a fun-filled Multi Sport Holiday Camp at St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm. […]
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We acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians, past and present, of this land who, long before us, lived, loved and raised their children on this land.
We also acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in our community and their deep physical and spiritual connections to their land.
