Edmund Rice Education Australia NSW
Leading boys' education in nsw
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Discover a vibrant network of seven dynamic Catholic schools in New South Wales, united by a bold vision: to nurture boys into respectful, compassionate and capable
young men.
Discover Our NSW Colleges shaping futures
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) NSW Colleges is a network of seven vibrant Catholic schools, each dedicated to providing quality, inclusive education in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice.
Established in the values of faith, community, service, and justice, our schools offer a transformative learning experience that supports the growth of compassionate, capable, and courageous young people. While each College has its own distinct character and context, they share a common commitment to equity, excellence, and the Gospel message lived out through the charism of Edmund Rice.
Together, these EREA NSW Colleges form a connected and collaborative educational community, united by a shared mission and inspired by a legacy of service, learning, and faith.
Waverley
Gadigal
Waverley College
A well-established school in Sydney’s east offering innovative education and rich co-curricular opportunities
Chatswood
Cammeraygal
St Pius X College
A thriving boys’ secondary school on Sydney’s North Shore, offering a rich academic and co-curricular program
Strathfield
Wangal
St Patrick's College
A leading Catholic boys’ school known for academic excellence and a strong tradition of faith and leadership
Gosford
Darkinjung
St Edward's College
A welcoming Central Coast school providing holistic education for boys in a values-driven environment
Penrith
Dharug
St Dominic's College
A school of deep tradition and strong community spirit in Western Sydney, focused on the wellbeing and growth of each student
Wollongong
Dharawal
Edmund Rice College
A dynamic boys’ school on the South Coast, committed to learning, service, and faith
Lewisham
Gadigal
Christian Brothers High School
A proudly Catholic inner-west boys’ school, combining tradition with contemporary learning
Benefits
Discover the Benefits of EREA Education
At EREA, we prioritise academic excellence and holistic development. Our students thrive in a supportive environment that fosters growth and community engagement.
Academic Excellence
Students are challenged and supported to achieve their personal best through high-quality teaching, innovative learning environments, and a strong culture of aspiration and achievement.
Holistic Development
An Edmund Rice education nurtures the whole person—mind, heart, and spirit—fostering intellectual growth, emotional intelligence, spiritual depth, and social awareness.
Thriving Co-Curricular Programs
From sport and the arts to leadership, service, and cultural activities, students are offered rich opportunities to discover passions, build confidence, and grow through experience beyond the classroom.
Leadership and Character Formation
Students are encouraged to lead with courage, humility, and compassion — becoming ethical leaders in their communities and beyond.
Global Perspective
As part of the Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders network, students are connected to a global community committed to peace, equity, and shared humanity.
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As an early-career teacher, my journey into EREA Schools NSW has been incredibly supportive every step of the way. The experience of the 'A Call to Participation' workshop was a deeply moving and spiritual day where I truly understood the purpose of the touchstones and Edmund Rice's mission. The way EREA has welcomed my ideas, invited me to share in a variety of professional development days, including conferences and working groups, has shown how valued I am as an EREA employee. I feel trusted and supported in my workplace, and I trust EREA to support my teaching philosophy and vision. I look forward to continuing to work with EREA and educating the lives, spirits and minds of all the young men that come through our schools.
Jade Sparks - Waverley College
Assistant Director Co-Curricular (Junior School)
Teaching at an EREA school has been highly beneficial for my professional development and growth. It has provided opportunities to collaborate with experienced colleagues and take on temporary leadership roles that have expanded my skillset. The students are eager to learn and my teaching colleagues are incredibly collegial and supportive.
Thomas Mullen - St Patrick's College
HSIE Teacher
As a teacher at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield, it is incredibly fulfilling to be part of a united and supportive community grounded in the Edmund Rice Tradition. It is a place where every person - staff and student alike - is encouraged to let their light shine, whether that be in the classroom, through faith, or in active service with our justice partners.
Our school is more than just a workplace - it is a community that works together to live out the Edmund Rice Tradition each day and to inspire the future generations of young men with whom we are lucky to work. Watching these young men grow into compassionate and driven individuals is truly rewarding.
Annelise Macolino - St Patrick's College
Languages Teacher
One of the things I value most about working at an EREA school is the strong sense of community. It’s a place where staff, students and families are genuinely supported and included. There’s a shared commitment to growth, compassion and justice, and that flows through everything we do. It’s also a place where I feel genuinely connected to the students’ journey into adulthood, and that’s something I really enjoy about teaching.
Sam Douglas - Waverley College
Teacher
Honouring the Traditional Custodians of the Land We Stand On
We acknowledge the Aboriginal Peoples as the Traditional Owners of the Country/s on which our schools and offices are located. We also acknowledge the Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners of the Torres Strait Islands. We pay our respects to Ancestors, Elders, and leaders of the future as well as to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of the EREA community. Edmund Rice Education Australia values the spiritual connectedness and relatedness to Country/s and to all living systems of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures – sovereign Country/s never ceded.
We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowings and recognise and honour their stories, cultures, and achievements as we walk together for mutual liberation and a truth-telling history for all Australians. In this spirit, we are accepting the invitation contained in the Uluru Statement from The Heart to listen to the First Peoples of Australia and work together for reconciliation, justice, equity, and healing.
Art by Vicki Clark (Mutthi Mutthi Wemba Wamba woman) and Robert Paul (Juru descent)
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