Media Release 13 August 2025
Following last month’s launch of its bold and innovative five-year strategy Shaping Tomorrow, Together in Faith, Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB) has revealed transformational changes set to redefine Catholic education across the Diocese.
Unveiled by Bishop Anthony Randazzo on 4 July at the all-staff Strategy Day, the plan charts a visionary course for a Catholic education that is faith-driven, future- ready, and designed to meet the evolving needs of families.
“This strategy is about courageously shaping a future where every child can thrive from Baptism into post-school life,” Bishop Randazzo said. “Together, we are building an extraordinary future.” Director of Schools Danny Casey said the transformation is about far more than new facilities.
“We are expanding pathways, modernising facilities, and reshaping the way Catholic education supports parents and their children,” Mr Casey said. “Our aim is to walk alongside families from the very earliest years of learning, through school and beyond — while staying true to our mission of faith and academic excellence.”
Major initiatives announced
At the heart of the transformation are landmark projects that respond directly to community needs, planned across six precincts:
• Southern Beaches – St Paul’s Catholic College, Manly, having successfully transitioned to co-education, will expand into a dynamic Year 5–12 multi-campus College. A new Stage 3 Learning Hub for Years 5 and 6 will be established at the Balgowlah campus.
• The two North Harbour Parish schools of St Cecilia’s, Balgowlah, and St Kieran’s, Manly Vale, will come together as a single primary school community at the Manly Vale site, freeing the Balgowlah campus for the new Stage 3 Hub at St Paul’s.
• North Shore – A new K-12 College with Early Learning will be established across the two Pymble Parish schools, Sacred Heart Primary School and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Primary School creating a much-needed secondary pathway on the North Shore.
• A specialist Eileen O’Connor facility will be established at the site of St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School to expand the support we provide to students with additional needs. The current St Philip Neri and St Thomas Willoughby communities will join together on the Willoughby site.• Northern Central Coast – MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale will become a full K–12 College (pathway) with Early Learning and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC).
• St Brigid’s Catholic College and St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School at Lake Munmorah will deliver a similar pathway, alongside an Eileen O’Connor option.
• Southern Central Coast – A new base campus for the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School will be built adjacent to St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah.
• $300million will be spent on significant upgrades to multiple schools across the Central Coast to meet enrolment demands.
• Cathedral and Northern Suburbs – Master planning for a Baptism-to-post-school K–12 pathway centred on Cathedral College, Wahroonga, incorporating St Leo’s and Our Lady of the Rosary Waitara is underway.
• Northern Beaches – A focus on planning for the establishment of new secondary options to meet local demand and provide clear educational pathways for families
• Exploration of opportunities for Early Childhood Education and Care to meet the needs of each community.
A strategy shaped by the community
What makes Shaping Tomorrow, Together in Faith unique is its foundation in community voice. Parents, carers, students, staff, and clergy have all contributed to its design, ensuring the strategy reflects local feedback and aspirations, while positioning CSBB to lead educational innovation.
Beyond buildings
While the initiatives include significant capital investment, the strategy extends well beyond bricks and mortar. It reimagines Catholic education across six precincts, with:
• New K–12 pathways to provide more choice and smoother transitions.
• Expanded Early Childhood Education to give children the best start in life.
• Modern learning spaces that inspire collaboration and creativity.
• Enhanced career pathways linking students with industry and post-school opportunities.
“Shaping Tomorrow, Together in Faith is about more than keeping pace with change — it’s about leading it,” Mr Casey said. “We remain deeply committed to providing every child with an education that is rich in faith, filled with joy, and focused on helping them become the very best they can be.”
For more information and full details of the plan, visit our strategy.