Student reading at St Madeleine's Catholic Primary School Kenthurst

Our Story

Transforming the learning of each student every day.

Love Learning

St Madeleine's is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 43,500 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.

At St Madeleine's Primary we are committed to the development of the individual child within a positive, supportive community. We aim to provide a stimulating educational environment that nurtures a love of God in our students, within the context of our Catholic faith. We are committed to providing our students with a high quality and holistic education that develops the whole person.

Love Learning

Student learning maths at St Madeleine's Catholic Primary School Kenthurst

Our school is committed to creating a learning community where we:

Provide a supportive and stimulating educational environment.

Nurture a love of God as we live out our Catholic faith.

Value, respect and affirm the unique qualities of each member of our school community.

Provide opportunities for our students to discover and develop their individual strengths and potential.

Further enrich the active partnership between the school, parish and each family.

Foster community relationships.

Our school logo

Our school's logo is inspired in part by our namesake, St Madeleine, early educator and founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart. The logo incorporates the Sacred Heart, surmounted by the cross, representing Jesus' love bought at the cost of sacrifice. The heart is flanked by sheaves of wheat, the symbol of Jesus' self-giving through the Eucharist.

Our school logo

Testimonials

Happy child from St Madeleine's Catholic Primary School Kenthurst

"I love my school because of all the interesting things we get to learn and all the fun I have with my friends. The teachers are always kind and know exactly how to help you."

Student

"The community at St Madeleine’s is a welcoming and inclusive community that focuses on the formation of the whole person and not just educating the basics."

Teacher

Student smiling while playing with equipment at St Madeleine's Catholic Primary School Kenthurst

"It is a privilege to guide young people on their learning journey and at St Madeleine's our culture of care and kindness ensures every student feels supported."

Teacher

"Thanks to St Madeleine's my son has developed a genuine love of learning. He honestly loves going to school and in particular, he loves library lessons."

Parent

Our history

St Madeleine's Primary was established in 1987 to cater for children in the newly developing semi-rural areas of Kenthurst, Annangrove, Dural, Glenorie and Glenhaven.

St Madeleine's is named in honour of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, who founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1800 and whose prime concern was the care and education of children.

Foundation principal of St Madeleine's, Sister of Mercy, Sr Margaret Rowe oversaw the opening of the first stage of St Madeleine's Primary in the Easter of 1987. The new Annangrove Road site welcomed children in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. Stage 2 of the school was opened in July, 1989, with the final stage opening on 25 March, 1994.

The motto of St Madeleine's - Love Learning - has always reminded our community that the human and academic excellence we are striving for is worthwhile, and encourages us to pursue our mission with enthusiasm.

For over 35 years, St Madeleine's has continued to grow and evolve, adding to its facilities and undergoing refurbishment to ensure that the school reflects contemporary teaching and learning for today and the future.