Our Story

Terra Sancta College was established in 1996. It was founded as a result of the need identified by the local parish communities to establish a Catholic secondary school to serve the local parish communities and established Catholic primary schools of Mary Immaculate Quakers Hill, St Joseph's Schofields and St John's Riverstone.

The amalgamation of the Schofields and Nirimba campuses took place in mid 1997, allowing Terra Sancta College to provide a continuous education for Years 7 to 12.

The school completed the vast majority of its building program in 2006 and now exists as a fully functional well resourced dual campus school. It offers a very broad education that reflects the academic, social, physical and spiritual needs and interests of students.

Our Vision

“Look, dear people of Australia, and behold this vast continent of yours! It is your home!
The place of your joys and pains, your endeavours and your hopes! And for all of you, Australians, the way to the Father’s house passes through this land. Jesus Christ is this Way!”
Pope John Paul II

Terra Sancta College is a learning community which journeys together in the Catholic tradition. It values its past as it anticipates its future as a strong faith community based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Terra Sancta College is open to new ideas, forward thinking and promotes active partnerships with its parishes, parents, caregivers, students and the wider community.

The College embraces a student-centred learning culture where staff and students strive for excellence in all aspects of quality teaching and learning. It believes that positive relationships are the cornerstone of a rich educational community. The values of respect, inclusiveness, personal responsibility and social justice are integral to the life of the College.