McAuley Catholic College is situated on Hennessy Drive, Clarenza, on the outskirts of Grafton in northern New South Wales. It is a co-educational secondary school conducted by the Clarence Valley Parish within the Diocese of Lismore. The College was formed in 1990 with the amalgamation of three local Catholic schools – Holy Spirit College, St Aloysius College and St Mary’s College. The College’s ethos has been derived from the traditions of two great Religious Orders: the Sisters of Mercy and the Marist Brothers. Since the late 1800s, the Sisters of Mercy have been involved in Catholic Education in Grafton and continue to have a significant presence and mission in the local community.
The original campus of the College was situated on the banks of the Clarence River in central Grafton. Early in 2004, the re-location of the College to its new campus at Clarenza on the outskirts of Grafton occurred and now comprises excellent facilities catering for all subject areas including Technology and Applied Studies, Science, Performing and Visual Arts. There is a fully-equipped Library and sporting facilities, including a Hall and Gym.
The Diocese of Lismore stretches along the coastal strip of New South Wales from Tweed Heads in the north to Laurieton in the south and west to the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.The Catholic Schools Office provides a range of services to support approximately 2,500 staff in 46 vibrant and dynamic school communities that serve more than 18,500 students
McAuley Catholic College Open Night will be held Tuesday, 9th April from 4pm - 6.30pm. Students wishing to enrol, and their families, are welcome to visit our College. We look forward to seeing you. Please regester with us by completing this form
All New Uniform Orders Ready For Collection
08 Feb 2024
Dear Parents and Carers
All new uniform orders are now available to collect from the onsite Uniform Shop located at the end of the McAuley carpark. Opening Hours of operation have been temporarily extended:
Friday 9th February: 1pm - 3.30pm
Monday 12th February: 8.30am - 9.30am
Please have your order number ready upon collection to assist shop staff and minimise wait times.
Term 1 2024 Dates
16 Jan 2023
Hello and welcome to McAuley Catholic College for 2024. Here is a summary of our return dates for the start of the school year:
Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th January - College Office Open 9am -1pm
Friday 26thJanuary- Australia Day Public Holiday
Monday 29thJanuary- New Staff Induction Day
Tuesday 30thJanuary– All Staff return to work - Administration Day. College Office open 8.30 - 3.30
Wednesday 31st January- First day for Years 7, 11 & 12. There is a breakfast gathering for year 7 and their parents from 8am.
College Office - normal hours
Thursday 1st February- All students return
We are looking forward to seeing all our new and returning students!