In the spirit of Mercy, we gather today in this place to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Dja Dja Wurrung and their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect that the land we live, learn and play on is traditionally owned by the Djaara People of the Kulin Nation. We thank them for their continuing care of the land, flowers, animals, trees, mountains and waterways. Together, we seek to learn more about Djaara cultures and histories, walking beside first nations peoples towards reconciliation.
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Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is a Mercy school that offers an unparalleled learning experience for students across its two Bendigo campuses, Coolock and St Mary's. As a Catholic school and leader in Mercy Education, CMCB allows students to discover their full potential.
As a Mercy Community we are committed to building close bonds with the Djaara people and to continue to learn and support the stewardship and legacy of their culture and country. We pay our respects to the elders past, present and emerging.
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At Catherine McAuley College Bendigo, a supportive environment encourages students to be lifelong learners, to discover and thrive as they find their pathway to success. Inspired by Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, our College is committed to education and service in a faith-filled community. Our future is exciting, so we invite you to visit and discover all the opportunities on offer for your child to thrive and choose their pathway to success at Catherine McAuley College Bendigo.
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Welcome to Catherine McAuley College Bendigo
Catherine McAuley College Bendigo consists of two campuses: the Junior Campus (Years 7-9) called Coolock in Junortoun, and the Senior Campus (Years 10-12) called St Mary’s in Bendigo. Coolock features the Trade Training Centre with a functioning farm, the Sister Aloysius Martyn Arts Centre with flexible learning spaces for STEAM, and the Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct, a joint-use facility with green spaces, upgraded fields, and indoor sports amenities. St Mary’s offers specialised facilities such as an allied health area, a commercial kitchen, and the innovative iGen program, which brings together students and residents from aged care or senior living communities.
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Catherine McAuley College Bendigo offers an integrated and challenging curriculum that equips students with the skills needed for future jobs, encouraging independent thinking, adaptability, and a passion for learning.
Academic Curriculum
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Coolock Campus - Years 7 to 9
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St Mary's Years 10 to 12
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Innovative Learners
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Applying Skills Beyond the Classroom
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Supports and Interventions
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STEAM
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Sport Development Program - New 2026!
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Instrumental Music Program
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Agriculture and Animal Care
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Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
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VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)
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VCE Vocational Education and Training (VCE VET)
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iGEN Intergenerational Learning
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Co-Curricular Learning
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Subject Selection
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Learning Diversity
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Data and Testing
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Year 7 Enrolment 2027
- Applications for Year 7 Enrolment 2027 open from 23 March to 8 May.
- Book a Learning Walk now.
- Learning Walks and Discovery Days replace traditional Open Day.
Strong Start for Sports Development Program
SDP students have made a strong start to the year, powering through their strength and conditioning program.
Year 7 Inaugural Connect Week
Watching students support one another, try new things and enjoy the experience together has been a highlight for all involved.
Laureate Assembly 2026
Staff and senior students recognised and celebrated outstanding academic achievements from 2025.
2026 Opening Mass
The whole College community gathered at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on 12 February to celebrate Opening Mass
International Women's Day Breakfast - Book Now
All welcome for our 150th celebration IWD Breakfast! Start Friday 6 March hearing from inspiring speakers and a delicious breakfast! All welcome!
International Women's Day Breakfast - One Week To Go
- Book Now - All welcome!
- Iinspiring guest speakers (alumni from 1977, 1993, 2005, 2018)
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast!
VCE Results and College Dux 2025
The College Dux for 2025 is Zahli Waugh, and the Dux Proximus is Ebony Gronow, closely followed by Liam Tyndall.
Intergenerational Adventures End on a High
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Semester 2 finished in a flurry of activity for the Year 10 iGEN classes and the residents from Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged and Golden Rise Senior Living.
Graduation - Class of 2025
Year 12 students celebrated the end of their school years with a joyful Graduation Mass and Celebration
Vale Monsignor Frank Marriott
18 January 1938 – 23 November 2025
"Good and faithful servant"
Year 7 Enrolment 2026
Wondering what Catherine McAuley College Bendigo has to offer your child? Come and see for yourself! Book to attend one of our Learning Walks (23-30 March and 21-24 April 2026) and Discovery Days (30 April-6 May 2026).
These Learning Walks and Discovery Days replace our Annual Open Day for 2026, so that families can see our classrooms in action and prospective students can have an immersive taste of what student life at our college is like.