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?
Learn more about CathWest
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 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!
INSTAGRAM | CATHWEST More on Instagram
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09 Dec 2025
From Instagram
Dear Parents and Carers From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms, such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, will have to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from creating or keeping accounts. The eSafety Commissioner website has information for parents and carers to help them understand what this means for their family and how they can help their children under 16 who will be impacted by the social media age restrictions. You can find a webinar created especially for parents, short videos and fact sheets here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/social-media-age-restrictions. #esafety @esafetyoffice #esafetycommissioner @followers
06 Dec 2025
From Instagram
CathWest Innovation College is spreading Christmas cheer across Western Sydney! 🎄✨ Students have sorted food donations, wrapped presents, and packed over 500 hampers for Vinnies and Holy Family Parish Emerton. Their generosity and hard work will bring joy and hope to hundreds of families this Christmas. So proud of our community! 🎁💙 Vinnies NSW @holyfamilyemerton @catholicschoolsparra
29 Nov 2025
From Instagram
🌟 Student Spotlight: Ashleigh & Kalan🌟 At CathWest, we’re proud to celebrate two of our talented young tradies, Ashleigh (Automotive) and Kalan (Carpentry), who are smashing goals while completing their first-year apprenticeships and their HSC. 👏🔧🔨 These two are shining examples of what it means to take real action toward a future career—showing grit, skill and determination every step of the way. Not only have they recently featured on TODAY, but they’ve also been recognised in The Western Weekender, sharing their journey as young apprentices leading the way in the trades industry. 🔨🔧👷♂️👷♀️ We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see where their pathways take them next! ⭐️ Head over to https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/2025-11-SBAT to read the full story and to discover how we offer dynamic, career-focussed learning pathways. #schooldonedifferently #CathWest #SchoolDoneDifferently #YoungTradies #Automotive #Carpentry #FutureReady #ProudMoment. TODAYTODAY @westernweekender TAFE NSW @tafensw #TAFE @@catholicschoolsparra