MACS - Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

Fast Facts

1 in 5 students

in Melbourne attend Catholic schools.

Every baptised student

is entitled to a Catholic education regardless of financial circumstances.

111,469 students

throughout 290 schools.

Welcoming new families in 2022

Work on Melbourne’s newest Catholic schools continues in the growth areas of Mickleham and Weir Views.

25 years of Thomas Carr show faith in the future

Thomas Carr College, Tarneit, has recorded a special rendition of ‘Faith in the future’, the song for the 200th anniversary of Catholic education in Australia.

Catholic primary schools compete for inaugural Paul Wade Cup

St John’s Regional College, Dandenong, hosted the inaugural Paul Wade Cup soccer tournament for its feeder Catholic primary schools this week.

Child Safety

The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a central and fundamental responsibility of Catholic education.

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools is committed to strengthened practice for the protection of children in line with the Victorian Government child safety reforms.

Catholic Education Celebrating 200 Years

Faith in the Future

2021 in the 200th anniversary of Catholic education in Australia. Faith in the future is the theme which has been developed by the National Catholic Education Commission. It symbolises both the contribution of the past and the commitment of Catholic schools to enliven the faith of students and to prepare them to make valuable contributions to their communities and the world.

Catholic Education celebrating 200 years logo.

Valuing the dignity, differences, and infinite possibilities in each student.