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
09 Jun 2026 07:00 PM - 09 Jun 2026 08:30 PM
Helping Your Child Learn at Home - Practical strategies every parent can use
How can you help your child learn at home without stress, conflict, or overwhelm? Join CSPD’s Learning Outcomes team for a practical parent session focused on simple, realistic ways families can support learning at home, from primary through to secondary school.
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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!
09 Jun 2026
Helping Your Child Learn at Home - Practical strategies every parent can use
How can you help your child learn at home without stress, conflict, or overwhelm? Join CSPD’s Learning Outcomes team for a practical parent session focused on simple, realistic ways families can support learning at home, from primary through to secondary school.
17 Jun 2026
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!
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05 Jun 2026
From Instagram
👷♀️✨ Women in Trades Conference 2026 ✨👷♀️ Our Year 10 and 11 girls across both campuses had an inspiring day at @southerncross_college celebrating the achievements of women thriving in trade careers and exploring the many opportunities available in this growing sector. Through powerful stories from Sally Sitou MP and Dominique Gill, Urban Core students gained valuable insights into the importance of trades in Australia's future workforce and the role women can play in shaping it. 💡 Key messages from the day: �• Give it a go�• Be curious and ask questions�• Follow your passion�• Build your network With women currently making up only 2% of the construction trades workforce, there is enormous potential to create a more diverse and innovative industry. Here at CathWest we are helping to grow the construction industry by providing opportunities for woman to study subjects such as Civil Construction, Automotive, Plumbing, and Electrotechnology. Diversity brings fresh perspectives, strengthens workplaces, and contributes to greater productivity and better outcomes for our communities. A fantastic day of learning, inspiration, and empowerment for our CathWest students. URBANCORE Sydney Catholic Schools #SydneyCatholicSchools
03 Jun 2026
From Instagram
🎉 Celebrating student success! Meet Chloe, a driven CathWest student who thrives on hands-on learning and practical skills. Known for her positive attitude and fierce determination, she has been gaining incredible experience on-site with John Holland, working right at the Penrith Stadium redevelopment! 👷👷 As part of our Trade Readiness pathway, Chloe is focused on gaining as much industry exposure as possible this year while working towards completing her HSC. At CathWest, our flexible pathways mean students don't have to choose between finishing school and starting their career—they can do both by securing a School-Based Apprenticeship (SBA). Chloe's hard work is building the perfect foundation to do exactly that! Read the full article and see how Chloe’s fantastic work ethic is turning her passion into a career. @johnhollandgroup @catholicschoolsparra @nepeannews @skillsnsw Skills NSW #cspd2026 #schooldonedifferently
30 May 2026
From Instagram
Big congratulations to Kalan! 🌟 We are so proud to announce that Kalan was a NSW regional finalist for School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year! 🏆While he did not take home the top prize, Kalan is already a winner in our eyes. Everyone here at CathWest Innovation College is incredibly proud of his amazing attitude, commitment, and dedication to his school-based apprenticeship. 🔨✨ Kalan is working hard with Bradali Building Services to become a qualified carpenter. With his fantastic work ethic, we know he is going to be an absolute superstar in the trade! 🪵 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese #NSWtrainingawards2027 @skillsnsw #bradali
29 May 2026
From Instagram
✈️ Exciting opportunities are taking off at CathWest! ✈️ As proud recipients of the WSI Soaring Scholarship Program, CathWest recently invited Year 10 students and parents to tour the incredible new Western Sydney International Airport ahead of its official opening in October 2026 — and what an amazing experience it was! Students and families had the opportunity to see firsthand one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects, valued at an incredible $5.3 billion. Even more exciting was learning how much of the airport has been built using locally sourced materials: 🪨 Flooring stones sourced from the Nepean River 🏗️ Terminal materials manufactured in Blacktown ⛰️ Sandstone supplied by Gosford Quarries Did you know? By 2032, WSI estimates the airport will welcome more than 10 million domestic and international visitors each year! This experience gave our students valuable insight into the future of aviation, infrastructure, tourism, and employment opportunities right here in Western Sydney. A huge thank you to all of our students and parents who attended and represented CathWest so positively throughout the tour. We look forward to sharing the next exciting steps of the program soon, including invitations to apply for the upcoming Microcredential Program in Aviation Operations. Stay tuned! ✈️ #WesternSydneyUniversity #CathWest #WesternSydneyInternational #WSI #FutureReady #AviationCareers #WesternSydney #StudentOpportunities #Infrastructure #CareerPathways
28 May 2026
From Instagram
Here at CathWest we are supporting National Reconciliation Week (NRW). A chance for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. 💜 The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. #cspd2026 #NRW2026 @catholicschoolsparra