24 April 2026

Infrastructure upgrades and capital investments are a strong aspect of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) schools’ contribution to the growing appetite for quality Catholic education throughout Melbourne.

Between 23 April and 27 May 2026, MACS and MACS Early Years Education (MACSEYE) will officially open infrastructure upgrade projects across 11 schools.

Strong schools build strong communities. And collectively, we’re improving our spaces of belonging and shared purpose, where students, educators and families can come together to shape a better future. By adapting to shifting community needs, we are ensuring that high-quality MACS education remains accessible where it is needed most.

Mary Queen of Heaven Primary School, Greenvale – new building opening

Stage 2: Construction of six general learning areas, library, multipurpose space, landscaping and three portable classrooms.

This project was made possible by:
$5 million from the Victorian Government and $4 million from Catholic Development Fund.
In the company of:
Minister for Education, the Hon Ben Carroll; State Member for Greenvale, Iwan Walters; and MACS Executive Director, Dr Edward Simons.

Marymede Catholic College, Doreen – sod turning

Stage 5: Construction of eight general learning areas, learning resource centre, information technology centre, careers and pathways centre, canteen, student wellbeing and counselling centre, amenities, campus administration centre and associated spaces.

This project was made possible by:
$6 million from the Victorian Government and $13,444,000 from Catholic Development Fund.
In the company of:
State Member for Yan Yean, Lauren Kathage.

St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School, Weir Views – MACS Early Years Education Children’s Hub opening

MACSEYE Children’s Hub.
In the company of:
Minister for Children, the Hon Lizzie Blandthorn; and MACS Executive Director, Dr Edward Simons.

Emmanuel College, Point Cook campus – building refurbishment

Refurbishment of the Callahan building to expand front-of-house operation and leadership offices, and upgrade spaces for student services, pastoral offices, counsellor offices and first aid facilities.

This project was made possible by a local contribution of almost $6 million.

St Bernard’s School, Bacchus Marsh – sod turning

Stage 2: Demolition of existing building to be replaced by a learning facility with associated spaces. Siteworks include the construction of a new outdoor learning area.

This project was made possible by:
$3 million from the Victorian Government, $2 million from the MACS supplementary Capital Funding program, and a local contribution of $380,000.
In the company of:
State Member for Eureka, the Hon Michaela Settle.

Glowrey Catholic Primary School, Wollert – MACS Early Years Education Children’s Hub opening

MACSEYE Children’s Hub.

Iona College Geelong, Charlemont – new building opening

Stages 4A & 4C: Construction of a standalone general learning building, extension to car park, and further external works and services.

This project was made possible by:
$4 million from the Australian Government and $15,375,000 from Catholic Development Fund.
In the company of:
Federal Member for Corangamite, Libby Coker; MACS Executive Director, Dr Edward Simons; and members of the MACS board.

St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School, Thornhill Park – new school opening

This project was made possible by:
$6 million from the Victorian Government and $4.6 million from Catholic Development Fund.
In the company of:
State Member for Melton, Steve McGhie; and MACS Executive Director, Dr Edward Simons.

St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School, Thornhill Park – MACS Early Years Education

MACSEYE Children’s Hub.

St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School, Tarneit North – MACS Early Years Education

MACSEYE Children’s Hub.

St Anne’s School, Seaford – refurbishment

Refurbishment of general learning areas and multipurpose space to provide a collaborative working area.

This project was made possible by:
$2.2 million from the Victorian Government and $30,000 from Catholic Development Fund.
In the company of:
State Member for Carrum, the Hon Sonya Kilkenny; and MACS Executive Director, Dr Edward Simons.

Kolbe Catholic College – new Mickleham campus opening

Stage 1: Secondary school campus including general learning areas, specialist learning areas, administration space and associated spaces.

This project was made possible by:
$5 million from the Victorian Government and $30 million from Catholic Development Fund.
In the company of:
MACS Executive Director, Dr Edward Simons.