St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney Acclaimed in The Educator 5-Star Best Schools 2025
The Educator conducted a far-reaching analysis of the education industry and is proud to recognise St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney as one of the standout performers and celebrate its exemplary professional abilities and expertise.
Chris Sweeney, Managing Editor for Special Reports at The Educator, shared his insights on the selection process, stating, “St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney fully merit their 5-Star recognition for exemplifying educational excellence. Their forward-thinking approach and dedication to comprehensive student growth are evident through innovative extracurricular offerings, advanced technology integration, and a strong focus on wellbeing initiatives.
The Educator ‘s 30+ strong Intelligence Unit compiled the final winners list after the completion of a rigorous 3months process, canvassing the opinions of objective industry experts and collating leading-edge research. In addition, further insight was provided by The Educator’s esteemed judging panel. The prestigious list of honourees was then matched with the 5-Star Best Schools’ precise criteria.
“We are honoured to be recognised among The Educator’s 5-Star Best Schools for 2025,” said Kerrie McDiarmid, Principal of St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney. “With 200 years of Catholic tradition, strong academic and co-curricular achievement, and a curriculum that embraces the city as our classroom, St Mary’s continues to shape future leaders. Our transition to a co-educational model demonstrates our commitment to an inclusive environment that blends history with innovation and prepares students to thrive in a changing world.
This recognition highlights the dedication of our staff, the curiosity and drive of our students, and the unwavering support of our community. Together, we remain committed to a faith-filled education that nurtures growth, learning, and wellbeing for every student.”
This award is testament to the professionalism and commitment St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney brings to the industry and additionally showcases its desire to maintain first-rate standards.