Principals Message

Southern Cross Catholic College is a dynamic and vibrant learning community with a difference, providing students with a head start towards their futures, beyond school. Conveniently located in Burwood, Southern Cross caters to students from right across the Greater Sydney area, from Catholic, State, and independent schools, in either a full-time or part-time capacity.

Our flexible timetables, individually personalised and online learning programs, state-of-the-art facilities, rigorous real-life learning and work placement, cutting-edge technologies, and access to highly trained industry professionals and experts, deliver our students the ‘Southern Cross Advantage’.

Students choose Southern Cross as they desire more than a typical HSC experience and are keen to get a jump start on their chosen careers,  explore their talents, and pursue their passions. Catering for all students,  our extensive course offerings cover a diverse range of  interests from Performing Arts, Trades, and Technologies. Our students  aspire to achieve Nationally recognised certificates and qualifications, engage with real-world experiences and opportunities, study bespoke courses and pathways unique to our college, as well as have opportunities for school-based traineeships and apprenticeships.

At Southern Cross, we pride ourselves on offering our students a quality education, responding to change, keeping abreast of the latest technologies and curriculum advancements, and preparing our students to be lifelong learners in an ever-changing world. Our vocational pathways are at the forefront of industry and business development with students having access to leaders and specialists in the areas of Performing Arts and Trades. Our reputation and quality program delivery, capably supported by our Enterprise and Innovation Team of staff, have ensured that our strong partnerships with the community, business, and industry have immense benefits for our students.

Most importantly, as the name suggests, Southern Cross is a Catholic faith-filled College that celebrates and embraces diversity and creativity and promotes inclusivity and kindness and nurtures positive and respectful relationships between our students, staff, parents/carers, business and industry partners, community, and parish.

In living out our mission, we challenge every learner to achieve personal excellence within our safe and supportive environment, encouraging, acknowledging, and celebrating student success. We foster a strong sense of community spirit and opportunities for students to share their gifts, showcase their talents, and generously be men and women for others.

If you would like to know more about the ‘Southern Cross Advantage’ and you’re ready to take the first step towards achieving schooling success in an innovative and highly contemporary adult learning environment, so please do not hesitate to contact the College for more information.

Tammy Prestage
Principal