St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Greenacre

Welcome to St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Greenacre! Located at 78 Tempe Street in Greenacre, Australia, our school is a dynamic establishment and a point of interest in the community. We are proud to be a primary school that offers a wide range of specialized programs designed to develop future-focused skills such as creative and critical thinking.

At St John Vianney, our skilled teachers are dedicated to challenging and encouraging students to become problem solvers and critical thinkers. We believe in providing an engaging learning environment where students can develop these essential skills.

Our school community is diverse and multicultural, fostering strong relationships with parents to ensure the utmost care, wellbeing, and security for our students. This diversity also provides students with the opportunity to become collaborative and resilient learners with a socially just outlook on the world.

Situated within the Southern Region of Sydney, St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Greenacre, reflects the rich diversity of the area. With over 260 students from over 30 cultural backgrounds, our school is enlivened and enriched by the contributions of all members of our community.

Established in 1961 by the sisters of St Joseph, our school continues to respond to the needs of the community. We are united with the parish of St John Vianney and St Thomas More, providing families with the opportunity to continue their faith education in a uniquely Catholic but welcoming environment.

Our dedicated staff ensures that all students receive contemporary, quality teaching and learning experiences that allow them to believe in themselves, persist through challenges, and achieve their full potential. We firmly believe that it takes a village to raise a child, and we value the strong relationship between school, home, and the supportive community as integral ingredients for a great school community.

We invite you to visit St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Greenacre, and witness firsthand the great opportunities we have to offer. Our school has a rich history, with the parish of St John Vianney and St Thomas More being established in 1956. Over the past 50 years, our school has grown into a vibrant multicultural community that embraces and welcomes all.

Our aim is to empower and unite students through an enriched Catholic education that inspires a love of learning. We draw inspiration from St Jean-Baptise-Marie Vianney, universally known as the "Cure of Ars." His life was filled with works of charity and love, and he serves as the patron saint of priests and our school.

In addition to our academic focus, our school is actively involved in supporting those in need in our local community. Our families are passionate about giving back and working in partnership with various charities. Our sacramental programs are parish-based, and our Religious Education program is central to the life of the school, encouraging students to develop a deeper understanding of God, self, others, and the world around them.

For more information, please feel free to contact our Parish Priest or Secretary via email, or visit our website. We also invite you to watch episodes of The School Report, where you can learn more about our school community and its activities.

Finally, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the land on which our schools and offices now stand. We honor and recognize the contributions of Elders past and present.

Join us at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Greenacre, and be part of a school built on strong traditions, where students are empowered to reach their full potential and become compassionate, critical thinkers and problem solvers.