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Discover Your Local Catholic School

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Our Catholic schools are committed to nurturing faith, excellence, and a strong sense of community in a welcoming environment.

We invite you to visit your local Catholic school during our Open Days and experience firsthand the vibrant learning spaces, dedicated teachers, and supportive school communities that make our schools unique. Whether you’re exploring primary, or secondary education, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, meet staff and students, and see how we inspire young minds to grow in knowledge and faith.

Find an Open Day near you and start your child’s journey today!

Primary School Open Days

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Adamstown, St Columba’s Primary School

Open Day

Wednesday 26 March

Morning session | 9.30am – 10.30am
Afternoon session | 3.15pm – 4pm

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Belmont, St Francis Xavier’s Primary School

Open afternoon and School Tour
Wednesday 2 April | 3.30pm – 5pm

Cardiff, St Kevin’s Primary School

Open Days

Kinder Open Morning | 25 March, 9.30am – 10.30am
Kinder Open Afternoon | 31 March, 1.45pm – 2.45pm

Charlestown, St Joseph’s Primary School

Kindergarten Open Day

Tuesday 11 March

Morning session | 9.30am – 10.30am
Evening session | 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Denman, St Joseph’s Primary School

Open Day

Tuesday 1 April | 3pm – 4pm
Thursday 1 May | 2pm – 3pm
Friday 16 May | 9am – 10am

Edgeworth, St Benedict’s Primary School

Kindergarten Enrolment Information Evening
Monday 10 March | 5.00pm

Gateshead, St Paul’s Primary School

School Tours

Tuesday 4 March | 9.00am
Friday 14 March | 2.00pm
Thursday 20 March | 9.00am
Tuesday 26 March | 2.00pm

Please phone 4943 6369 to book your place.

Parent Information Evenings

Monday 10 March | 5.30pm
Thursday 13 March | 5.30pm

Catholic Schools Week Liturgy and Open Day

Monday 2 June | 8.45am – 10.30am

Glendale, Holy Cross Primary School

Kindergarten Information Evening

Monday 10 March | 6.15pm

Kilaben Bay, St Joseph’s Primary School

School Tours

Tuesday 24 March | 10am
Tuesday 24 March | 5pm

Kotara South, St James’ Primary School

Open Night
An information night for Kindergarten 2026.
Thursday 6 March | 4.30pm – 6.30pm

Lochinvar, St Patrick’s Primary School

School Tours

Monday 7 April | 9.30am – 10.45am
Tuesday 8 April | 9.30am – 10.45am
Wednesday 9 April | 9.30am – 10.45am

Maitland, St John the Baptist Primary School

Kindergarten Open Day / Meet and Greet

Tuesday 25 March | 2.00pm – 2.45pm

Mayfield, St Columban’s Primary School

Enrolment Information Sessions

Thursday 6 March | 9am

Wednesday 12 March l 6pm
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Mayfield, St Dominic’s Catholic College

Open Tours

Tuesday 13 May | 4pm – 5pm

Merewether, St Joseph’s Primary School

Kindergarten Open Morning and Expo
Thursday 3 April | 9.30am – 10.50am

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School Tours

Tuesday 25 March | 2.15pm – 2.45pm
Friday 28 March | 9am – 9.30am
Monday 31 March | 2.15pm – 2.45pm
Thursday 3 April | 9am – 9.30am
Wednesday 9 April | 9am – 9.30am
Thursday 1 May | 9am – 9.30am

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Merewether Beach, Holy Family Primary School

School Tours
March
Monday 17 – Friday 21
9.30am – 10am and 2pm – 2.30pm

April
Monday 7 – Friday 11
2pm – 2.30pm

May
Monday 5 | 9.30am – 10.30am
Tuesday 6 | 9.30am – 10.30am
Thursday 8 | 9.30am – 10.30am

Open Classrooms and School Tour
Wednesday 30 April |3.15pm – 4.15pm

Morisset, St John Vianney Primary School

2026 Enrolment Interviews

Click the link below to view available dates and times. Interviews will be conducted throughout March.

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Open Day

Tuesday 8 April | 3.30pm – 5pm

New Lambton, St Therese’s Primary School

School Tours
St Therese’s Primary School, New Lambton invites prospective families for 2026 and beyond to join their School Tours to see the school in action. Tours are led by the Year 6 children and also offers the opportunity to meet the Principal.

Wednesday 2 April @ 9.30am
Friday 2 May @ 2.30pm

St Therese’s also hosts a playgroup every Friday morning at the school. Contact admin@newlambton.catholic.edu.au for more information.

Scone, St Mary’s Primary School

School Tours
St Mary’s Primary School, Scone invites prospective families for 2026 and beyond to join their School Tour to see the school in action. Discover their amazing school community, meet the staff and ask any questions you may have.

Monday 24 March | 11.30am – 12pm
Tuesday 25 March | 9.30am – 10.30am
Wednesday 2 April | 2.00pm – 2.30pm
Monday 7 April | 4pm – 4.30pm

Shortland, Our Lady of Victories Primary School

Open Day
Our Lady of Victories invites prospective families for 2026 and beyond to join their Open Day to see the school in action. The morning will include a meet-and-greet with staff and student-led tours including our facilities.

Thursday 6 March | 9.15am – 11am

Email admin@shortland.catholic.edu.au for details

Swansea, St Patrick’s Primary School

Open Days
St Patrick’s Primary School, Swansea is inviting families to attend one of their open days. Discover their amazing school community, meet the staff and ask any questions you may have.

Thursday 6 March | 12.00pm-1.00pm
Wednesday 12 March | 4.30pm-5.30pm
Tuesday 6 May | 4.00pm-5.00pm

Taree, St Joseph’s Primary School

Open Day

St Joseph’s invites families to tour the school and learn more about their transition to school program, St Nicholas OOSH, sporting, curriculum, creative and cultural opportunities.

Thursday 3 April

Morning Session | 9.15am start
Afternoon Session | 3.30pm start

Wallsend, St Patrick’s Primary School

Kindergarten Information Evening

Monday 24 March l 6pm

Waratah, Corpus Christi Primary School

Open Day

Corpus Christi warmly invites prospective families for 2026 and beyond to join their Open Day. Parents will have the opportunity to meet their Principal, explore classrooms, enjoy student-led tours and fun activities!

Thursday 6 March l 9.15am