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CathWest Innovation College have a strong focus on developing skills for success. Open to students in Years 10-12, we put students in the driver’s seat when it comes to their learning journey. At CathWest you can get your NSW HSC, undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship, set up your own business, achieve industry recognised credentials or even gain entry into university. This is school done differently! More...
Accepting enrolments now
We warmly welcome new families to join our school community. Enquiries and enrolment applications for all grades are welcome any time of the year, although the main enrolment period is between March and May in the year before your child will start at our school.
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Our passionate and dedicated educators
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YEAR 10 PROGRAMS
CathWest accepts enrolments from Year 10 and offers two exciting learning programs that help prepare students for their senior career pathways - Trade Readiness or Inquiry.
YEAR 11 & 12 PROGRAM
All our students start down a career pathway in Year 11. We offer career pathways across a range of industries and tailor each studentβs learning program to best suit the career goal they have selected.
VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOUR
Our virtual tour is a great way to see our school’s learning spaces and facilities at your convenience.
VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOUR
WHAT'S ON
Upcoming Events
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01 Jul 2025
Try a Career Day @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Year 10, are you curious about trying a career...? Register for CathWest's 'Try a Career Day' at the CathWest Loyola Campus!![Women's Trade Day Program at CathWest Innovation College]()
07 Jul 2025
Nexgen Women's Trade Day Program @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Ready to explore a future in trades? Weβre offering two hands-on training days designed especially for women and you can choose to attend one day or both!![CathWest Innovation College]()
07 Jul 2025
Upskill Workshops @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Use the Term 2 School Holidays 7 - 8 July for an opportunity to upskill for employment outcomes and develop skills in your passion area. Limited spaces are available!
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25 Jun 2025
From Instagram
πΆβ¨ Our Year 10 Inquiry students had a fantastic time at the Childcare Education Encounter Day at St Andrewβs College, joining with other CSPD schools! From hands-on activities to inspiring chats with educators and employers, the day was filled with valuable insights and opportunities. Students are now motivated and preparing to secure work experience for the next block in early August. A very productive and inspiring day! π‘π©βπ«π§Έ #CSPD #InquiryLearning #ChildcareEducation #FutureEducators #StAndrewsCollege #WorkExperienceReady![17987612117681003-1]()
24 Jun 2025
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We have the School Holidays covered with our Upskill Workshops for High School Students. π€©π€© We still have availability in Floral Arrangements, Hairdressing Foundations and Character Illustration & Design for Visual Media. Head over to our website to register your interest - https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/news-events/event-promos/2025-07-upskill-workshops![18053784644586269-1]()
23 Jun 2025
From Instagram
If you are still considering Cathwest as an option be sure to come and check what we offer - book in for the campus tours this week. https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/cathwest-innovation-college![17973381209744928-1]()
20 Jun 2025
From Instagram
π A huge congratulations to our Year 10 Inquiry students who completed their 8-week short course in Events, Marketing and Sales at Blacktown TAFE! πβ¨ From hands-on learning and chatting with industry experts, to an excursion to Westpoint Blacktown and operating the TAFE retail shop (racking up an impressive $900 in sales π°)βour students embraced every opportunity. A heartfelt thank you to the YES Program and TAFE NSW for making this incredible experience possible! π #FutureReady #TAFEYESProgram #StudentSuccess #BlacktownTAFE #Year10Inquiry![18148798642391161-1]()
19 Jun 2025
From Instagram
βοΈπ¦ Our Year 10 students had an exciting day exploring the dynamic worlds of supply chain, logistics and aviation at the Seven Hills Vocational Innovation Centre! Linked to the growing opportunities around Western Sydney Airport, these industries are set to take off β and our students are ready to fly! ππ #FutureCareers #WesternSydneyAirport #SupplyChain #Logistics #Aviation #Year10Inquiry #VocationalEducation #SevenHillsInnovation![18058416497196461-1]()
18 Jun 2025
From Instagram
π A big congratulations to our Year 10 Inquiry students who completed the Early Childhood Education and Care TAFE Taster at Nirimba TAFE! π Their curiosity, care and commitment shone through as they explored what it takes to shape young minds. A bright future in education starts here! π #TAFETaster #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Year10Inquiry #FutureEducators #NirimbaTAFE
