LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN?
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.
LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN?

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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 student’s 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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CathWest Nursing Traineeship
Starting Year 11 in 2026? Dreaming of a career in nursing? Kickstart your healthcare journey with a certificate III in Health Services Assistance!
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17 Oct 2025
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✨ Charli from our Trade pathway recently completed her work experience with Qantas. It was an exciting week that included learning about Qantas history, touring the Domestic Airport, hearing from engineering experts, taking part in a flight mapping activity, and chatting with cabin crew. Inspired by aviation pioneer Nancy Bird Walton, who would have celebrated her 110th birthday today, Charli is ambitiously pursuing a future career as an aviation engineer - we look forward to watching Charli progress, as she takes flight in completing her schooling here at CathWest. ✈️👏 . Here at CathWest, we do School Done Differently. Head to our website: https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au to discover how you can complete your HSC while getting a head start on your career pathway. Thank you also to @qantas and @wsiairport for your support in making this happen. @catholicschoolsparra @womeninaviation14 Oct 2025
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Dreaming of a future in healthcare? 👩⚕️👨⚕️ Students starting Year 11 in 2026 can complete their HSC and a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance through our partnership with leading training provider, Bedford College. It’s the perfect way to gain hands-on skills and begin your journey toward a nursing career. Limited places available. Express your interest here: https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/news-events/event-promos/cath-west-nursing-traineeship @bedford_college @catholicschoolsparra @nursingcareer_global #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess #FutureNurses #nursingcareers #midwiferystudent #nswhealth #NSWEducation13 Oct 2025
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We look forward to welcoming our students back for Term 4. See you all on Tuesday for the commence of Week 1A.30 Sep 2025
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⭐️⭐️ Meet Our 2026 Loyola Campus Student Leaders ⭐️⭐️ We’re excited to introduce the amazing students who will be representing and leading our CathWest community. 👏👏 Their passion, ideas, and commitment will inspire and guide their peers as they step into these important roles. Join us in congratulating our new leaders as they begin their journey of making a difference! 🌟 #SchoolDoneDifferently #StudentLeaders #CathWest @catholicschoolsparra28 Sep 2025
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⭐️⭐️ Say hello to our 2026 McCarthy Campus Student Leaders ⭐️⭐️ These legends are ready to bring energy, ideas, and school spirit to CathWest. 💡💪 We can’t wait to see all the awesome things they’ll achieve as Student Leaders. Drop a 👏👏 in the comments to show your support! #SchoolDoneDifferently #StudentLeaders @cathwestinnovation @catholicschoolsparra