Northern Beaches
We are shaping our future approach to education through a precinct model, ensuring our response is tailored to the needs of each community we serve.
Greater Choice in Secondary Schooling
We are actively planning the establishment of new Catholic secondary school options to meet growing local demand. These will offer families clear, explicit pathways that support continuity of learning within the Catholic System.
Early Childhood Education and Care
We are exploring tailored Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) opportunities across the precinct to meet the neds of each local community. This includes Early Learning Centres (ELC) and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC). These offerings will strengthen support for families and create strong foundations for future learning.
Strengthening Secondary Pathways for Students with Disability
We are committed to developing strong secondary school pathways for students enrolled in Eileen O'Connor Catholic School support classes. These inclusive models will support ongoing learning, growth, and a deep sense of belonging into secondary school.
Building Industry and Post-School Partnerships
To ensure varied and relevant pathways for students, we are reviewing post-school and trade training providers and exploring new partnerships with industry. These initiatives will help prepare students for future success, both within and beyond the classroom.
Establishing Integrated Programs
We are exploring opportunities for schools across the Precinct to come together for extension programs and co-curricular opportunities to maximise the learning growth of all students.
Southern Beaches
Expanding St Paul’s into a Multi-Campus Year 5–12 College
Stage 3 Learning Hub
St Paul’s Catholic College will grow to become a Year 5–12 multi-campus college in Term 1 2026, creating a seamless learning journey from Middle School through to Senior School. St Paul’s students in Years 5 and 6 will be welcomed to the Stage 3 Learning Hub in Balgowlah offering a strong transition into secondary education.
Two North Harbour Parish Schools Unified
Together as one school community
The two North Harbour parish schools - St Cecilia’s, Balgowlah, and St Kieran’s, Manly Vale - will come together as one school community at the St Kieran’s site from Term 1 2026. This provides enhanced opportunities for students to grow, learn, and belong in a dynamic Catholic environment.
Early Childhood Education and Care
Engaging directly in the provision of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
We are exploring tailored ECEC opportunities across the precinct to meet the needs of each local community. This includes Early Learning Centres (ELC) and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC). These offerings will strengthen support for families and create strong foundations for future learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There is a simple transfer of enrolment form that suffices. All current St Cecilia’s, Balgowlah students are guaranteed a place at the new amalgamated school. All parents are required to do if they wish their child to attend at St Kieran’s Manly Vale is to complete the Transfer of Enrolment form by Friday 29 August 2025. Transfer of Enrolment was included in packs on the evening of 12th August and more are located at the school office.
Kindergarten Transition for 2026 will be held early Term 4. Students commencing Kindergarten in 2026 will attend 4 weekly morning sessions while parent workshops are held concurrently. More detailed information will be shared directly with the 2026 Kindergarten families.
St Kieran’s also runs ‘Little Kieran’s’ playgroup fortnightly on a Wednesday morning. Students commencing school in 2026 are invited to attend the ‘Little Kieran’s’ playgroup. Two weeks of playgroups are scheduled for Friday 22 August, 2025, Friday 29 September, 2025 and Thursday 18 September, 2025.
Parents and carers of children enrolled at St Kieran’s are automatically members of the P&F and are invited to attend general P&F meetings held twice a year. Parents are welcome to raise issues, offer ideas, ask questions or contribute to discussions at these meetings.
The School Advisory Team of St Kieran’s builds, strengthens and nourishes the school as part of the Parish of North Harbour. The teams’ Mission is: To serve in shaping and strengthening the experience for the St Kieran’s school community and support our students to thrive in learning and faith.
Parents are invited into classrooms to view student learning each term. Students are encouraged to take their parents on a “tour” of their classroom sharing their learning with their parents/carers. There are also many opportunities and celebrations linked to various celebrations for parents to visit and engage with the community, e.g. Mothers’ Day Liturgy and Celebration, Fathers’ Day Liturgy and Celebration, Grandparents’ Day Liturgy and Celebration, School Twilight Christmas Carols.
Each class has Class Parents. Their role is to liaise between the school, P&F and the grade parents.
The Junior Campus has been created in response to community feedback requesting more options for middle schooling within the Southern Beaches Precinct. Students that enrol in the Junior Campus will have access and connection to the Senior Campus in Manly and participate in whole school events such as School Mass, Liturgies and Assemblies and other events throughout the year. The Junior Campus will act as a specialised Stage 3 learning hub; maximising student learning outcomes for all students, including having strong focus on pastoral care fostering belonging, resilience and respectful relationships.
The Junior Campus will be located at the St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School site 59 Seaview St, Balgowlah. This site will be repurposed for the St Paul’s Junior Campus, refurbished where required to cater for Year 5 and 6 students.
Thursday 29 January, 2026 is the first day for all Year 5 and 6 students.
Ms Gabie Stojanovski, the current Principal of St Paul’s will be the College Principal overseeing the entire Year 5-12 College. Mr Luke Moxon has been appointed the Head of Junior Campus and will oversee the day-to-day operations at the Junior Campus on the Balgowlah site.
Students that have already been offered a place for St Paul’s in Year 7, 2027 will automatically receive a letter containing information regarding a transfer of enrolment application to begin at the Junior Campus on 29th January 2026. All other students that have applied for St Paul’s Year 7, 2027 will be offered a place pending numbers on the waitlist and in accordance with Enrolment Principles. All other families are encouraged to contact the College Registrar on 02 7256 2112.
- Access and connection to the senior campus; Junior students move to the familiar senior campus knowing they belong in an inclusive community.
- Specialised Stage 3 learning facilities; maximising the learning outcomes for all students.
- Strong focus on pastoral care fostering belonging, resilience and respectful relationships.