Key Takeaways
- New K-12 Offering: Siena Catholic College will open in 2027, providing a new co-educational pathway for families on the Upper North Shore.
- Dual-Campus Integration: The college will unite two existing primary schools, featuring a Junior Campus (K-4) in West Pymble and a Senior Campus (5-12) on Bobbin Head Road, Pymble.
- Experienced Leadership: Principal Brenda Timp, formerly of Mercy Catholic College Chatswood, brings over 25 years of educational leadership to guide the school's foundational years.
- Enrolments Now Open: Applications are currently being accepted for Kindergarten and Year 7 cohorts commencing between 2027 and 2030.
A new Catholic co-educational school coming for Pymble in 2027.
Opening its doors in 2027, Siena Catholic College is set to bring a new co-educational K–12 Catholic schooling option to families. As one of the first new Catholic colleges to open on Sydney’s Upper North Shore in many years, Siena represents an exciting development for the region’s educational landscape.
The new college will unite the student communities of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Pymble and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School in West Pymble. This integration will create a seamless Kindergarten to Year 12 learning journey spanning two distinct sites. The Senior Campus (Years 5–12) will be situated at 1 Bobbin Head Road, Pymble, while the Junior Campus (Kindergarten–Year 4) will operate from 64 Kendall Street, West Pymble.
Siena is designed with the future in mind. The college will feature purpose-built facilities, including a new Middle Years Learning Hub, alongside specialist spaces and flexible classrooms that encourage collaboration and creativity.Â
These modern additions will be balanced with expansive green spaces, a large sports oval, and character-filled heritage buildings to provide a unique learning environment.
Because it is a brand-new college, students enrolling in Siena’s early years will have the rare and exciting opportunity to help shape the school’s culture, traditions, and identity – creating a legacy that will endure for generations.
The college will be led by Principal Brenda Timp, a highly respected educator with over 25 years of leadership experience in Catholic education. Coming from her recent tenure as Principal of Mercy Catholic College Chatswood – which achieved a Top 101 NSW HSC ranking under her guidance – Mrs Timp has been instrumental in Siena’s planning since its inception. Her vision is focused on fostering a culture of excellence, belonging, and boundless opportunity.
Academically, students will benefit from academic extension programs, STEM initiatives, and innovative learning experiences designed to prepare them for a rapidly changing world.
A defining feature of Siena will be its commitment to student wellbeing and pastoral care. The college’s approach ensures that every student is known, supported, and challenged. This strong emphasis on faith formation and positive relationships will sit comfortably alongside academic achievement.
Beyond the classroom, students will have access to a rich co-curricular program encompassing sports, debating, public speaking, robotics, chess, the creative and performing arts, the Duke of Edinburgh program, and social justice initiatives.
Enrolments for Kindergarten and Year 7 (2027–2030) are now open.
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