MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL

Mount Carmel, founded in 1986, sets itself the task of preparing the
student of today to meet the demands of tomorrow’s world. The principal and
staff are committed to Christian education, firmly based within the Catholic
tradition. The school assists students to achieve human excellence in an
environment of high standards and personal guidance.

Facilities: The modern buildings are set in spacious grounds in
rural surroundings. The school is well equipped with a library and with good
facilities in all specialist areas of the curriculum. The new Champagnat Centre
incorporates a large chapel and large hall/gymnasium capable of holding 1500
people. The school is well-endowed with sporting facilities, with a main oval
prominent on the campus.

Electives: Visual Arts, Commerce, Computers, Geography, History,
Food Technology, Engineering Science, Society and Culture, General Studies,
Italian, Science for Life, Economics, Legal Studies, Business Studies,
Industrial Technology, Music, PD/Health/PE, Early Childhood Care, Computing Studies, Office Skills, Industry Studies
(Hospitality), Metals Engineering, Drama.

Religious Education is compulsory in all Years and senior students
may take the Religious Studies NSW Board course.

Sport: Athletics, basketball, cross-country, hockey, netball, rugby
league, soccer, softball, swimming, touch football, volleyball, cricket.

Extracurricular activities: Dance, debating, drama, games, music,
band, choir.

Welfare and personal development: Mt Carmel bases its education and
welfare policies on Catholic principles. There are special-education
facilities, gifted and talented programs and pastoral care policies for all
students in the school. The P&F association is an active and vital part of
the school community.

School Information

  • Type: Catholic
  • Coeducational or single-sex: Coeducational

  • Faith-based: Catholic
  • Year: -
  • Day/Boarding: Day School
  • Enrolment: approximately 1000 students
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: No
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered:
  • ESL Support: N/A
  • Scholarships Available: No
  • Gifted and Talented Program: N/A
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre:
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options:
  • Fees: as for catholic systemic schools (wollongong diocese)
  • Address:Spitfire Drive, Varroville 2565
  • Phone:02 9603 3000
  • Fax:02 9820 3174

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