Neil McGoran

Monday, July 27

Catholic Schools Open Week returns from 17 to 23 August 2026

Catholic Schools Open Week returns in August

Selecting a school is one of the most important decisions a family will make. Fortunately, Catholic Schools Open Week provides a chance to see firsthand what Catholic education has to offer.

Bright futures begin early

A new Catholic Education SA initiative is ensuring students start dreaming big from the earliest opportunity.

EXCITED: Twins Jasmine and Abigail are new enrolments at Emmaus Catholic School.

Reception numbers on the rise

Catholic schools across South Australia are continuing to see an increase in the number of students enrolling in mid-year Reception.

CESA to expand Early Learning Centre network

A new Early Learning Centre (ELC) at Xavier College Two Wells will be the first to be built as part of a major agreement between Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) and delivery partner Accord to expand ELCs across diocesan schools.

Aiming for the best from day one

As students across the state begin the 2024 school year, Catholic Education South Australia executive director DR NEIL MCGORAN welcomes families and looks forward to the year ahead.

NAPLAN success for Catholic schools

Fourteen SA Catholic schools have been recognised by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) for the exceptionally high gains achieved by students in their NAPLAN scores between 2015 and 2017.

CESA puts hard word on political parties

Principals, parents and school communities across South Australia are stepping up the pressure on the State Government and Opposition in a bid to secure a better funding deal for Catholic schools.