The way passes through this land
St John Paul II 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.
As a future-focused Catholic school, St John Paul II Catholic College strives to be a welcoming and inclusive community inspired by Saint John Paul II who was not afraid to continue the mission of Christ.
We learn and grow together, broadening our students’ perspectives, challenging all to be leaders, to be people of faith, who are countercultural, inspired to create a better world where all can flourish.
We inspire and empower our students through our graduate vision to shape their learning and their future in order to be resilient, self confident, creative and curious learners, able to both solve and pose problems, embrace, challenge and strive for excellence in all that they do.
We encourage individuals to embrace and share their culture and identity to enrich our community by deepening our understanding of each other.
The way passes through this land
The St John Paul II Catholic College Pillars
Our mission is built upon foundational principles that guide and inspire our community every day.
Our school crest
- The green concentric circles represent the gathering place of First Nations people. It also represents our community at St John Paul II Catholic College coming together for important events.
- The red cross signifies Christ’s sacrifice for humanity.
- The blue wavy lines represent humanity moving toward the cross and onwards towards the world, visualised as a stream (water is one of the important symbols of the Darug people).
- The white surrounding the cross symbolises the active presence of the Holy Spirit.
Our school crest
Our history
Originally founded as Terra Sancta College, our school first opened its doors in 1996. It was established to address the increasing demand for secondary education among local parish families.
Our school first opened its doors in 1996, when it was originally founded as Terra Sancta College. It was established to address the increasing demand for secondary education among local parish families.
In the first year, the school enrolled four classes of Year 7 students and two classes of Year 8 students, served by a staff of 20.
The school continued to expand, resulting in further construction and development of the campus. These new buildings enabled the school to offer continuous education from Years 7 to 12.
We officially became St John Paul II Catholic College at the start of 2015. Our community continues to honor the spirit of our original name, inspired by St. John Paul II's words during his 1986 visit to Australia: "The way to your Father’s house passes through this land."
Today, St John Paul II Catholic College is a vibrant and diverse dual-campus community of over 1,000 students and 100 staff members. We are committed to continuing to provide high-quality Catholic secondary education for many years to come.
Watch a 4min history of St John Paul II Catholic College (formerly Terra Sancta College) from farmland to the dual campus college we are today!
Our policies and procedures
St John Paul II has a number of policies and procedures that govern various aspects of our school life.
School Annual Report
Providing parents, carers and the wider community with information about various aspects of school performance and development.
We invite you to join our vibrant learning community
Contact us today to find out how to enrol.