Established in 1954, Penshurst Marist provides an educational climate that allows an effective pastoral atmosphere to flourish while a positive self-discipline is encouraged. Being a Years 7 to 10 school, it offers unique opportunities for the development of responsibility, self-confidence and leadership in the important formative adolescent years. A special concern is afforded to those students who find school difficult. At the end of Year 10, students progress to Kogarah Marist for Years 11 and 12.
Facilities: Large modern library, latest PE equipment and physical performance-monitoring apparatus, gym, computer laboratories, recreational and sporting facilities.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Italian, History, Geography, Commerce, Visual Arts, Music, Design and Technology, Wood Technics, Technical Drawing, Computing Studies, Life Skills, Food Technology, Gym, Career Education.
Sport: There is inter-school competition in all sports plus indoor cricket, lawn bowls and cycling.
Extracurricular activities: After-hours music and bands, debating, public speaking, camps and retreats.
Welfare and personal development: A well-defined pastoral care and discipline policy, peer support for Year 7. The SRC has an active role in monitoring the wellbeing of students.