Principal’s Message
Welcome to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Concord—a place where children are known, valued and inspired to grow as faith‑filled learners who make positive contributions to our world through quality education.
As Principal, it is a privilege to lead a school community so deeply grounded in faith, learning and genuine connection. The warmth of our families, the dedication of our staff, and the joyful spirit of our students makes this a school community that truly lives our mission:
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, in partnership with our families and parish, we are guided by truth to know and love Christ through learning.
Nurturing Faith. Pursuing Excellence.
Our mission and tagline reflect the heart of who we are. Every child who walks through our gates is welcomed with care and encouraged to flourish—spiritually, academically, socially, creatively and physically.
Our teachers are passionate educators who take the time to know each learner deeply. They design learning that is meaningful, challenging and engaging, recognising that every child grows at their own pace and in their own way. We want our students to experience joy in discovery, confidence in challenge, and a lifelong love of learning.
Living Our Values
At St Mary’s, our school values shape every interaction and every aspiration:
Truth — seeking wisdom and living with integrity
Courage — embracing challenges with confidence
Empathy — showing compassion and understanding
Service — giving generously to others
Excellence — striving to be our best in all that we do
These values guide our students to become thoughtful, capable and compassionate young people who contribute positively to the world around them.
Partnership with Families
We believe that we’re all in this together. Strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success. Our active and welcoming P&F plays a vital role in building community spirit and supporting school initiatives. There are countless ways for families to be involved—faith life, learning, sport, outreach, fundraising and more.
Inspired by Mary, Our Mother
With Mary as our model, we strive to nurture hearts and minds through faith, learning and loving relationships. Mary’s example inspires us to lead with kindness, humility and hope.
Come and Experience St Mary’s
Choosing the right school is an important decision, and we warmly invite you to visit us and experience the St Mary’s difference firsthand. When you step inside our beautiful school, you will see a community that is vibrant, connected and committed to excellence.
Please contact our school office to arrange a tour or to ask any questions.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the St Mary’s community.
I’m sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what you find when you step inside our beautiful school.
Ms Elizabeth Pisano
Principal
Our History
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Concord has a long rich history in Concord. The school began in the first church at Concord between 1850 and 1853 with an enrolment of 41 boys and 27 girls. In 1883 The Sisters of Charity staffed the school with Sr Monica, Sr Camillus and Mother Gertrude who travelled each day by train from their convent in Ashfield to teach the 130 pupils. A new school was built in 1894 and a convent in 1898 through a generous bequest of the parish priest, Dean Callaghan McCarthy.
The composition of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has changed several times with various new buildings being built and rebuilt over the years, beginning as an elementary school, progressing into high school and in 1963 returning to being a primary school for girls to sixth class and boys to third class. It was still a large primary school of 498 pupils. St Mary’s then became a full primary school, catering for 609 boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 6 in 1989. In 2001 there was a major refurbishment of existing classes and a new library and classrooms were built.
Today the school is a modern, well-equipped school catering for both boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 6. It is a part of the Archdiocesan system of schools supervised by the Sydney Catholic Schools. St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Concord continues to live out the ethos of its founders through service and love to ensure that every child is nurtured to realise their passions and strengths.
Our Mission
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, in partnership with our families and parish, we are guided by truth to know and love Christ through learning.
Our Vision – Nurturing Faith. Pursuing Excellence
Nurturing faith-filled learners who make positive contributions to our world through quality education.
Our Motto
Our motto, ‘Truth Conquers’, encourages us to live out our Christian faith in response to God who reaches out to us in love.
At St Mary’s, we constantly seek the truth within ourselves, so that we may always search for what is true and right in all areas of our life.
Our Values
Impelled by the love of Christ and inspired by Mary our Mother, we are called to:
– Serve others
– Act with empathy and courage
– Be our best selves
TRUTH SERVICE EMPATHY COURAGE EXCELLENCE
St Mary’s Catholic Church
Resident Priest: Fr Paul Crowley B Theol, SLL
Fr Paul has been the Parish Priest of St Mary’s Concord since 8 January 1993.
Mass Times
- Saturday Vigil: 6pm
- Sunday: 9.30am, 6pm
- Monday–Friday: 8.30am
A: 56 Burton Street, Concord NSW 2137
P: (02) 9747 4210
E: parish@stmarysconcord.org.au
W: stmarysconcord.org.au
Residential Aged Care: St Mary’s Villa