Why choose us?
St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral, situated in the heart of the Aerotropolis, is preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world.
As a centre of excellence, we partner with families to provide a continuity of co-education from preschool to Year 12. Offering a challenging curriculum, our learning specialists support every child within a flexible and innovative learning environment.
Our state of the art specialised learning areas include spaces for engineering, creative arts, food technology, visual arts and multi-recreational sporting facilities. At the heart of our college will stand the church, as a reminder of our dedication to faith. Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, and by St Anthony’s core values of Aspire, Achieve and Act, our students become ‘learners for life’.
Here at St Anthony’s, we look towards the horizon as we continue to raise the bar. We provide opportunities such as Post-School Pathways for our students to make a difference in their world, knowing the possibilities for their future are limitless.
History
St Anthony’s parish officially opened in 1965. With Father Joe Weaver as parish priest, local families began connecting to create a strong Catholic faith community.
Today, Father Kene Onwukwe is the current parish priest, and is excited to be a part of a distinctive 21st century college that fosters dynamic and future-focused learning, guided by the teachings of the Gospel, into producing global citizens with a desire to make the world a better place.
St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral opened in 2017 with first enrolments of 42 children in Kindergarten. Since then, there have been further enrolments with a goal to cater for students from preschool through to Year 12.
Charism
Our college and parish draws its inspiration and charism from our patron St Anthony of Padua, whose life revolved around educating others of the Scriptures and using God’s word to effect change, with a particular dedication to the poor and marginalised.
Here at St Anthony’s we are inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, and Saint Anthony of Padua’s principles of service, hospitality and welcome to embrace his message: ‘Let your words teach and your actions speak.’
Vision
Our vision is to establish an innovative, inclusive and educative Catholic community for all students from preschool through to Year 12.
At St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral we continually look towards the horizon for the next exciting possibility, raising the bar by striving for excellence in education.
Mission
Informed by the teachings of the Gospel, students at St Anthony of Padua are faith-filled learners for life. We value student voice in enabling our learners to think differently and to connect both locally and globally. We are committed to developing strong, lasting links with our families and our parish community, as well as the greater community.
Motto
With Christ we Aspire
With Christ we Achieve
With Christ we Act
We challenge each person to have high expectations of themselves, to persevere in order to experience success and by using Christ as a model, make a difference in our world.
Our Parish
St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral is an integral part of the parish community, where we warmly welcome and encourage our students and families to become active members. The liturgical, sacramental and prayer life of the school is strongly supported by our parish priest.
Parish Priest
Fr Kene Onwukwe
Address: 105 Eleventh Avenue, Austral, NSW 2179
Phone: (02) 9606 0206
Email: stanthonysaustral@bigpond.com
Mass Times
Tuesday: 9.00am
Wednesday: 9.00am
Thursday: 9.00am
Friday: 9.00am followed by the Exposition and Rosary till 10.00am
Saturday: Reconciliation 4.45–5.15pm, Vigil Mass is at 5.30pm
Sunday: 7.30am and 9.00am
Baptisms are celebrated at 10.30am on specified Sundays. An appointment with Fr Kene Onwukwe is necessary in order to arrange for the Sacrament of Baptism. During school terms, there is a Children’s Liturgy at the Vigil and at the 9.00am Masses.
