Newcastle Catholic Secondary Schools

Transitioning to Years 7 to 12

Over the next five years, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is renewing its approach to secondary schooling in Newcastle to ensure it best supports the educational needs and outcomes for its students now, and as we look to the future. 

The Trustees of the Diocese have made the decision to transition all secondary schools in Newcastle to Years 7 to 12. The transition will occur in a staged and planned way.  

From 2024, Catholic secondary schools in Newcastle will be commencing a staged transition to Year 7 to Year 12 schools, this includes: 

• San Clemente High School, Mayfield – with the inclusion of Years 11 and 12 
• St Francis Xavier’s College, Hamilton – with the inclusion of Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 
• St Pius X High School, Adamstown  – with the inclusion of Years 11 and 12 

The transition of schools to a full Year 7 to Year 12 complement is expected to be completed no later than 2027. 

Staff, students, families and the wider community are invited to collaborate on the implementation plan to meet the unique needs of each school.  

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Join our Listening Assemblies on Tuesday 14 June 2022. Individual Listening Assemblies are being held for staff and the parent community. Information has been shared by the school principal and we look forward to gathering with you.