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.

Term 2 begins

Welcome to the beginning of Term 2. With fewer restrictions than in 2020, many events that were cancelled or modified last year are back and bigger than ever, as well as some significant new moments to add to the calendar.

Victoria’s first HALTs

In a first for Victorian educators, 12 teachers from Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne have been recognised as Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HALTs) at an event at the Catholic Leadership Centre.

Construction begins in Mickleham

An important milestone in the construction of Holy Cross Primary School, Mickleham, took place last Friday with a ceremonial breaking of soil.

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.

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.

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