Parramatta Marist High School

What Parramatta Marist High School does

Parramatta Marist High School is a Catholic boys' secondary school located at 2 Darcy Road, Westmead, in Western Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1820 and tracing its origins to the first Catholic school established in Australia, it is the second oldest school in Australia and operates under the governance of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a network of approximately 80 primary and secondary schools. The school serves boys in Years 7-12, preparing them for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and broader life outcomes through a curriculum grounded in Marist values of compassion, courage, and commitment, with the motto 'Fortior Ito' (Go forth with strength).

The school's core infrastructure includes a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program requiring students to use MacBook laptops (Air or Pro with M1-M4 chips), enterprise software access to Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe products, the Br Ludovic Learning Centre (housing a 200-year archive room and eLibrary digital gateway), an Innovation and Fabrication Centre, and the Compass web-based parent communication platform. Programs span core academics, CAPTIVATE creative arts, vocational education and training (VET), STEM enrichment (F1 in Schools, HEX Accelerator, Australian Space Design Competition), the School of Now hybrid learning program for senior students, and a comprehensive representative sport pathway through the Parramatta Diocese Secondary Schools Sports Council.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition and resource fees set by CSPD, billed in instalments across Terms 1, 2, and 3, with progressive sibling discounts (free tuition from the fourth child) and financial hardship assistance available. Year-level fee structures range from approximately AUD $2,442 to AUD $6,906 for first-child families, positioning daily cost at roughly AUD $16-18. Distribution and go-to-market rely on direct enrollment targeting Western Sydney families seeking Catholic boys' education, via the school website, Open Days, school tours, phone enquiries (9848 7100), and active Instagram and YouTube channels. Alumni engagement is sustained through the Parramatta Marist Old Boys Union, founded 1926, which administers a tax-deductible scholarship fund established in 2016.

Name

Parramatta Marist High School

Legal name

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd

Website

https://parramarist.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1820

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Parramatta Marist High School is a Catholic boys' secondary school (Years 7-12) in Westmead, Western Sydney, founded in 1820 as the second oldest school in Australia. Operated by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, it serves Western Sydney families with HSC preparation, BYOD technology, creative arts, STEM, and sport programs under Marist values.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Westmead

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Diocesan Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees set by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, billed in instalments during Terms 1, 2 and 3. Significant sibling discounts apply, with fourth and subsequent children receiving free tuition.
2. Resource Fees: Annual resource fees varying by year level, covering learning materials and resources. Year 7 resource fee: $1,707; Year 11: $1,944.
3. Activity Fees: Annual activity fees varying by year level to cover extracurricular activities and events. Year 7: $735; Year 9: $984.
4. Diocesan Building Levy: Annual building levy set by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, charged once per family per year. 2026 rate: $945.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parramatta Marist High School is a Catholic boys' secondary school (Years 7-12) located in Westmead, Sydney, delivering the NSW curriculum integrated with Catholic faith formation. The school provides academic preparation for the Higher School Certificate (HSC), NAPLAN-tested literacy and numeracy, vocational education and training (VET), and a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) MacBook program. Core offerings extend to pastoral care, creative and performing arts (CAPTIVATE), competitive sport, STEM enrichment, and the School of Now senior hybrid-learning pathway to develop 'Men of Marist.'

Product overview

Parramatta Marist High School is a Catholic boys' secondary school (Years 7-12) offering a comprehensive educational program. The school's technology infrastructure includes a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program requiring MacBooks, the Br Ludovic Learning Centre with digital eLibrary access, and integration with the Compass Parent Portal for family communication. Beyond academics, the school provides Creative and Performing Arts through the CAPTIVATE program, competitive sport pathways, STEM enrichment opportunities (F1 in Schools, Space Design Competition), vocational education training (VET), and the School of Now hybrid learning for senior students. The institution also maintains an active Old Boys Union with scholarship provisions and hosts annual events including the Illumination Festival and Enlighten faith evenings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program Mandatory 1-to-1 Apple MacBook program for all Years 7-12 students, supporting classroom learning, assessment submission and access to the school's digital learning environment.
• Years 7-12 Secondary Education (HSC and NAPLAN curriculum) Full-time secondary schooling for boys in Years 7-12 aligned with the NSW curriculum, leading to the Higher School Certificate and incorporating NAPLAN literacy and numeracy testing.
• Br Ludovic Learning Centre On-campus library and digital resource centre providing physical and eLibrary (Sirsidynix) resources to students and staff for research, reading and independent learning.
• CAPTIVATE Creative Arts Program Creative and performing arts program providing students with opportunities in music, drama, visual arts and performance, showcased through the Illumination Festival of Art, Music and Light.
• School of Now Hybrid senior secondary learning pathway enabling Years 11-12 students to access subjects not offered internally, combining on-campus and online learning delivery.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Vocational Education and Training courses integrated into the senior curriculum, providing students with industry-recognised qualifications and practical skills alongside their HSC.
• Representative Sport Program Competitive and representative school sport program offering students opportunities to compete in inter-school fixtures, knockouts, gala days and championships across multiple disciplines.
• Illumination Festival of Art, Music and Light Annual signature arts festival showcasing student work in art, music and light-based performance, open to the school community.
• Enlighten Youth Faith Evening

Quantifiable outcome

• 29.3% Band 6 (highest achievement) results in 2025 HSC
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParramatta Marist is part of the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese network of 80 primary and secondary schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. CSPD sets Diocesan Tuition Fees, Diocesan Building Levy, and provides curriculum frameworks including Encountering Jesus for Religious Education. The Diocese provides governance, policies, and support services including ICT infrastructure and the Compass parent communication platform.
• Westmead Catholic CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParramatta Marist is part of the Westmead Catholic Community which includes Catherine McAuley Westmead, Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School, and Sacred Heart Primary. The centre of this community is the Sacred Heart parish. Schools share facilities including the communal kiss and ride area.
• Australian Theatre for Young PeopleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough industry partnerships, students at Parramatta Marist gain access to acclaimed artistic professional organisations including the Australian Theatre for Young People, providing enrichment opportunities in performing arts.
• Sydney Symphony OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough industry partnerships in creative arts, students have access to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, providing enrichment opportunities in music education and performance.
• HEX High Accelerator ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM enrichment opportunity where students participate in innovation and tech entrepreneurship challenges, gaining industry experience using cutting-edge technology.
• Transit Systems / Hillsbus CDCminorOthersMain bus operators providing services direct to school covering surrounding suburbs. Route details available through Transit Systems and CDC Bus websites.
• Oz FashionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier for Parramatta Marist located at 115-127 Parramatta Rd, Granville. Parents purchase school uniforms directly from this supplier.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Grammar School: Independent Anglican boys' school in Summer Hill (Sydney) with similar Years 7-12 structure and strong HSC performance, targeting comparable aspirational families.
• Marcellin College Randwick: Catholic boys' secondary school in Sydney's eastern suburbs run by the same Marist Brothers order, sharing heritage, charism and Marist values with Parramatta Marist.
• Sydney Grammar School: Elite independent boys' school in Sydney consistently ranked #1 in NSW, competing for the most academically ambitious families and setting the upper benchmark for HSC outcomes.
• Sydney Boys High School: Selective government boys' high school in Surry Hills with strong HSC performance and zero tuition fees, competing directly for high-achieving Western Sydney boys who might otherwise attend Parramatta Marist.
• Marist College Canberra: Catholic boys' secondary school in Canberra run by the Marist Brothers, sharing religious order, pedagogical tradition, and Marist ethos with Parramatta Marist.
• St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill: Elite Catholic boys' secondary school in Sydney with comparable academic reputation and HSC outcomes, competing for similar Catholic families seeking boys' education.
• The Scots College: Historic Presbyterian boys' day and boarding school in Sydney with comparable academic standing, competing for aspirational Sydney families across multiple geographies.
• Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview: Prestigious Jesuit Catholic boys' secondary school on Sydney's Lower North Shore, regularly ranked among the top NSW schools and competing for the same high-achieving cohort.
• Waverley College: Catholic boys' secondary school in Sydney's eastern suburbs with comparable HSC positioning and a similar faith-based, single-sex educational offering.
• The King's School, Parramatta: One of Australia's oldest independent boys' schools located adjacent to Parramatta in North Parramatta, competing head-to-head for Western Sydney families seeking premium boys' education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@parramattamaristhighwestme6949/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-education-office-parramatta
• Instagraminstagram.com/parramatta.marist
• Xx.com/ParraMarist

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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