EVERYONE’S WELCOME AT A CATHOLIC SCHOOL.

Blackfriars is an independent Catholic school under the governance of the Dominican friars, providing a well-rounded education that caters specifically to the needs of boys: academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. We develop young men who seek truth in life, walk with confidence and purpose and are inspired by the four pillars of Dominican life – Prayer, Study, Community and Service.

Blackfriars provides over 700 students from Reception to Year 12 with modern facilities, outstanding resources, world-class tuition and opportunities to explore and question, develop confidence in their abilities and identify and excel in their natural strengths.

The only school in Australia founded by the Dominican friars, Blackfriars remains faithful to the search for truth – veritas – as lived and taught by Dominicans across the world for the past 800 years. This search follows authentically in the footsteps and foundations described by St Dominic himself, and by the school’s patron, St Albert the Great.

Since its establishment in 1953, Blackfriars has provided an inclusive and progressive educational environment where boys have every opportunity to find their way in the world.

The philosophy of Blackfriars is to educate in the pursuit of truth through a life of contemplation and action. We are a Christ-centred Eucharistic community, and this is reflected in all facets of our learning and teaching including an active prayer life and a passion for ministry, justice, peace, equality, religious education and pastoral care.

Our Dominican tradition commands us to recognise and accept the difference in ability and gifts of each student and differentiate learning and teaching appropriately. We synthesise faith and reason, recognising the signs of the times, so as to inspire boys to become fully human and reach their potential as balanced, humble men, who have a deep love for the world in which they live.

Blackfriars is situated on 4.5 hectares of land in Prospect, 3 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide and adjacent to the parks and ovals of the city’s northern parklands.

Christian Brothers College is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition and one of Adelaide’s oldest and most respected ELC-Year 12 Colleges. Established in 1878, CBC has a proud tradition of providing a uniquely contemporary education for boys.

With the city as our classroom, our learners are empowered to discover their holistic identity in a safe supportive community and our students are challenged and inspired to reach their full potential through a well-developed and diverse curriculum.

The College instils a sense of belonging greater than comaradery; a community of brothers who grow into well-mannered men of the future who lead caring, authentic and accomplished lives.  Our boys become role models of modern masculinity who advocate for respect and compassion in their careers, community and everyday lives.

Our Fish Farm and Aquaponics Gardens are examples of how we enhance student engagement at Holy Family.

Our students have a strong sense of identity and an awareness that they are part of something bigger than themselves: their family, their Church, their community and their world.

Our students have a voice in what and how they learn.  Our pedagogy reflects the belief that children learn best by doing and using their “100 languages”. We build on the strengths of our learners instilling in them a sense of positivity about themselves and their school. Independent analyses of our learners show that their learning engagement is significantly above the State average.

We promote the Values of Positive Emotion, Sharing (Trust) and Support. Our innovative use of technology draws us closer to the families and the community we serve. Teachers reflect on their practice and we involve parents and caregivers in their child’s learning.

Loreto College is a leading Catholic independent day and boarding school for girls from Early Learning to Year 12. We are firmly grounded by our 400-year old global tradition that is aimed at inspiring and empowering girls and women through education. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results in an environment that balances academic rigour with a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. With a focus on student voice and independence, we recognise the need to equip our girls with the knowledge and skills required for their post-school lives. We concentrate on building leadership and confidence, a strong work ethic, and the ability to take risks in a safe environment. Combined with our dedicated classroom teachers, our diverse specialist staff incorporate the latest research and evidence-based practice to meet girls’ academic and wellbeing needs. Our social justice program speaks to the heart of a Loreto education, developing girls’ sense of empathy, compassion, personal integrity, courage and the capacity to reflect on one’s own actions. At Loreto, our girls become the strong, passionate and confident young women of tomorrow.

McAuley Community School, Reception to Year 6 and our Early Learning Centre, Alive, offer a seamless option for families with children transitioning from early learning to school.

We are a place of belonging built on the Mercy tradition and the values of respect, compassion, gratitude, courage and creativity. These are our Mercy Keys and this is the language of our school.

We believe in a holistic approach to education that engages the hearts and minds of our young learners, recognising the unique gifts they bring. As an educational community, we embrace learner diversity and acknowledge that there are many ways to learn and achieve. We deeply value the importance of knowing our learners and their story as we commit to working in partnership with families.

We are committed to excellence in a learning environment, which inspires us to think outside the square, gain new perspectives and insights, and consider education beyond our Learning Neighbourhoods. It is a journey of endless possibilities, where learners are energised to seek meaning and truth about the world in which they live and grow, while developing the global competency, confidence and agency to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Spanning across multiple campuses and sites on Kaurna land in the western suburbs of Adelaide, Nazareth incorporates an Early Childhood Centre, Reception to Year 12 College, a Pathways & Partnership Centre, and a variety of community and engagement programs.

We provide learning that is holistic, inclusive, lifegiving, and lifelong. Our promise is that students will find their chosen pathway and graduate knowing they matter absolutely, have the power to make the world a better place and influence positive change.

A strong partnership between staff, children and families ensures we are all striving for the same outcomes.

Families are at the heart of our faith and learning environment and we are committed to building community through nourishing family life. It’s not just students who get to experience what Nazareth has to offer, as we coordinate a range of programs and initiatives to support and celebrate all members of our community including early learners, graduates, parents, seniors and friends.

At Nazareth we invite our community to a deeper understanding of God through authentic, engaging, and life-giving experiences.

From the Early Childhood Centre to Year 12, we are continually examining the needs of young people as we prepare them for life as critical, informed and motivated contributors to the local community and beyond. In our community diverse cultures and religions are recognised and embraced. We embrace a contemporary approach to faith and learning, where innovation, technology and our environment enable both students and staff to be at the forefront of education.

Grounded by our Catholic beliefs, we aspire to be a living experience of Church, with every family and member of our community at the heart of what we do each and every day.

At the centre of Nazareth’s vision is a community who, in partnership with Parish, gathers in prayer and celebration, with the Eucharist, from which it draws its inspiration, as the focus. The Christian message, together with the Catholic traditions and practices, is evident in contemporary, relevant, and diverse gatherings.

At Nazareth every single student and their family is known and celebrated for their unique gifts and talents, and it is our mission to help each young person in our care, seek their passions and follow them.

Rostrevor College offers a seamless education for boys from Reception to Year 12 on one spacious campus. As a Catholic day and boarding college in the Edmund Rice tradition, we encourage our boys to strive to achieve their personal best, while aspiring to make a positive difference to the world.

Everything we do at Rostrevor stems from our belief that every boy is created unique in the image of an infinitely loving God. Thus, all boys have many opportunities to reflect and deepen their understanding of who God calls them to be. Acknowledging that there are many pathways to success, Rostrevor offers a holistic education incorporating academic, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and co-curricular opportunities to suit every student’s interests.

Rossi boys thrive on the strong sense of community that is nurtured through innovative wellbeing and social justice programs that help them grow into capable and compassionate men of strong character.

In line with the Jesuit philosophy, Saint Ignatius’ College Junior School aims to enable the development of capable and compassionate young ‘men and women for others’, and students who are intellectually competent, religiously alive, open to growth, loving and committed to justice.

St Aloysius College offers a balanced, empowering and supportive learning environment to inspire a love of learning and a commitment to academic excellence. A broad and dynamic curriculum, combined with high quality teaching, is the key to our students’ success.
The breadth of subjects on offer at the College allows every student the opportunity to find and pursue her passions. Supported and encouraged by teachers who are equally passionate, students experience a diverse and creative range of approaches to learning.

Our students have unique opportunities to see their learning come alive through our carefully planned use of our central inner city location. Technology is used appropriately to engage students to address real-world problems, work collaboratively and develop higher order critical and creative thinking skills.

'Be who you are, and be that well' This invitation from our patron saint, St Francis de Sales, combined with our seven Heart Values – Faith, Perseverance, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Wisdom, Justice – underpins the vision, mission and values of our learning community.

St Francis de Sales is the only Early Learning to Year 12 Catholic co-educational College located in the heart of Mount Barker. Catering for students from their first days in Reception, or for those that join us earlier in the St Francis de Sales Alive Catholic Early Learning Centre (ages 6 months – 5 years), to the completion of secondary schooling in Year 12, provides a unique opportunity for the College to connect with students and families through their entire learning journey. Families are invited to work in partnership with the College throughout the entire journey their child takes from commencement to Graduation.

We offer a Term 3 Reception intake each calendar year. Our secondary education begins in Year 7 and subject pathways are available to suit the personalised needs of the student. The College offers a broad range of academic, vocational and sporting programs, including our Basketball Academy for students in Year 8-12.

With the 2021 opening of rebuilt Early Learning - Year 6 facilities, we have delivered award winning state-of-the-art learning spaces providing for the growth opportunities of all students. Light-filled indoor learning spaces that link seamlessly to outdoor, nature-based learning spaces, cater for the range of modes of learning required in contemporary education settings. Our students thrive in nature learning and nature play spaces that connect them to the natural environment and reinforce our shared stewardship of our world.

A quality education experience is a gift for life. At St Francis de Sales College, we welcome our families into a community that can walk alongside them in partnership, providing every opportunity for success academically and in their child’s personal development, so their lasting experience of the community is to “Belong for life”.

Tenison Woods College is a dynamic Early Learning to Year 12 Co-educational Catholic College located in Mount Gambier, South Australia.
 
The College offers regional and international students access to an exciting array of educational and vocational programs, enabling everyone to develop an individual pathway and life journey. With a music program that offers the largest range of ensembles in the region and a specialised High Performance Sports Program that supports and prepares student athletes for their future sporting endeavours, the College really does offer it all.
 
The Tenison Woods College motto ‘Let Your Light Shine’ lies at the heart of our faith, learning and pastoral care programs. Inspired by the Mercy and Marist charisms of providing every child with the opportunity to thrive, the college is proud of its heritage and its commitment to the pastoral care and wellbeing of all students, meeting their needs and nurturing their aspirations.

Opening in 2027, Xavier College Riverlea Park will deliver the same high-quality, values-driven education our College is known for.

The innovative design of the campus will feature state-of-the-art facilities, including STEM maker spaces, multimedia studios and a food technology centre. An adjoining community and sports facility including district-level sporting grounds will support a variety of sporting and extracurricular opportunities for students.

Xavier College Riverlea Park will initially serve students from Reception to Year 6, progressively expanding to Year 12 in the future. This staged approach allows us to nurture each child’s development from an early age, while ensuring the campus grows in step with our students and the needs of the community.