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    St Mary's Primary is the perfect choice for your child. Learn more and enrol today!
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    • Principal's Welcome A welcome message from St Mary's Principal, Richard Blissenden.
    • Our Story Transforming the learning of each student every day.
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    • Student Wellbeing Student happiness and safety are our top priorities.
    • Our Faith Journey Connecting faith, learning and life.
    • Learning Contemporary learning preparing students for whatever the future holds.
    • Beyond the Classroom Extracurricular opportunities to unlock potential or pursue a passion.
    • School Uniform Uniforms guidelines and purchasing.
    • Defence Force Families Assisting children and families to integrate into your new school and local community
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Students playing together in the playground at St Mary's Primary School Rydalmere Students playing together in the playground at St Mary's Primary School Rydalmere

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Our Story

We are a coeducational K-6 primary school in Rydalmere. Our dedicated educators provide an engaging, well-rounded education that develops the whole person academically, socially and spiritually.

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at St Mary's is a chance for your family to be part of our story too! More...


Principal’s welcome

A very special welcome to you! By choosing St Mary’s for your child, you are embracing a Catholic education that will support and uphold your family’s values. More...


Enrolling now

We warmly welcome new families to join our school community. Enquiries and enrolment applications for all grades are welcome any time of the year, although the main enrolment period is between March and May in the year before your child will start at our school.


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Our Story

Students learning together in the classroom at St Mary's Primary School Rydalmere

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Students learning on their tablets in the classroom at St Mary's Primary School Rydalmere

 

 

 

 

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3 CSPD students wearing Traditional Aboriginal Paint

21 Mar 2025

Commitment to Close the Gap clear for Western Sydney Catholic schools

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) has released its first annual Closing the Gap report. This report outlines its contribution to improving socio-economic outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly students and their families. CSPD Chief Executive Officer Jack de Groot said the report reflects the dedication of CSPD’s 6 500 staff in fostering reconciliation and equity through the organisation’s 80 outstanding school across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

Happy students at CSPD Education Mass

23 Aug 2024

Education mass celebrates faith in action

Hundreds of students, parents and carers, teachers and clergy from Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Parramatta gathered for the 2024 Education Mass to celebrate our schools’ commitment to Faith in Action and their positive engagement in the community.

Bishop Kevin Manning Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

16 Jul 2024

Catholic schools honour Bishop Manning’s legacy

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese mourns the loss of Diocese of Parramatta Bishop Emeritus Kevin Manning who passed away yesterday.

Year 6 students from 58 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta

28 Mar 2024

Year 6 students experience Encounter with faith

In mid-March, Year 6 students from 58 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta gathered in Penrith to participate in a new formation experience developed by the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Mission Team called Encounter.

Students Say yes to a sustainable Australia CathEd Parra

08 Nov 2023

Students say YES to a sustainable Australia

Thousands of young Western Sydney students have declared a resounding ‘YES’ to ensuring a sustainable Australia for all after a successful three-day Youth Eco Summit at Sydney Olympic Park.

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23 May 2023

From Twitter

Gorgeous day for the last ever primary school athletics arrival for our family https://t.co/2GVPIbUKoX

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23 May 2023

From Twitter

Annual Athletics Carnival underway. Glorious day for it. https://t.co/YXLLXsubmI

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05 May 2023

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Learning about Australian artists … https://t.co/N9uhe0KAJ4

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05 May 2023

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Exploring the art in the National Gallery- we have many budding artists. https://t.co/rFAFmaj8ZZ

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05 May 2023

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Our Parliament House faces the War Memorial so our politicians remember the sacrifices of our defense forces. We Will Remember Them. Lest We Forget. https://t.co/mx0Yb6bJx4

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05 May 2023

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Remembering so we do not forget. Beautiful reflections and learning. https://t.co/rCjTFQvZgQ

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05 May 2023

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Glorious day after a chilly start - great views here… https://t.co/qUOspoSPpo

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05 May 2023

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Ticked another ‘bucket’ activity. https://t.co/NbWIXehGX3

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05 May 2023

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Good morning from a cool, foggy Canberra. https://t.co/II8S9lj9Ff

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04 May 2023

From Twitter

Talk about working your buddy teacher hard while in Canberra! https://t.co/8cNUlheLLj

Upcoming Events

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01 Jul

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01 Jul

Reports home to parents

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Reports home to parents

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02 Jul

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All Day Event

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02 Jul

Morning Prayer

02 Jul 2025 08:30 AM - 02 Jul 2025 08:45 AM

Morning Prayer

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02 Jul

Yr 6 attending Rising Stars of St Pat's

02 Jul 2025 10:30 AM - 02 Jul 2025 02:00 PM

Yr 6 attending Rising Stars of St Pat's

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02 Jul

Yr 2 SOLA

02 Jul 2025 02:30 PM - 02 Jul 2025 03:00 PM

Yr 2 SOLA

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Parent Area

Training for Parent Volunteers Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
Volunteer Training

As part of our commitment to keeping students safe, all volunteers and contractors are required to complete the building child safe communities undertaking form and child protection training module.

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Students painting together in the classroom at St Mary's Primary School Rydalmere
School Uniform

Students are required to wear their full uniform, especially when representing the school at sport or for any other purpose. Parents and carers are encouraged to learn about our school uniform guidelines.

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