About Sydney Catholic Schools

Sydney Catholic Schools is a dynamic system of 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools within the Archdiocese of Sydney.

Our central team of teaching experts, dedicated school staff and local parishes work together to provide a faith-filled, comprehensive low-fee education to more than 70,000 students.

For more than 200 years our schools have been a source of educational excellence, empowering students to make meaningful contributions to their world.

An emphasis on wellbeing, Catholic values and excellence in all areas of education  – from academic to vocational, sport and the arts – creates a welcoming environment where students thrive.

The Archbishop’s Charter

The Archbishop’s Charter assists schools to revitalise their understanding of the mission of the Church, and how this is lived out in their context.

View the Charter
Important Documents
SCS Annual Report

SCS Annual Report

Modern Slavery Statement

CAS Modern Slavery Statement

Reconcilliation Action Plan

Reconciliation Action Plan

Our History
Old SCS School Kids

Sydney Catholic Schools have provided students with a contemporary, world-class Catholic education for over 200 years.

For more than a century, our schools were run exclusively by the charity of the Catholic Church and the generosity of their local parish communities.