40 Catholic School Principals Across Australia Today
School principals shape learning, culture, family trust and the daily experience of students. This article covers 40 current Catholic school principals at independent schools in Australia.
The schools differ in size, history and tradition, but each leader works close to the human realities of learning and community. For more on practical leadership, read leadership work and Working Genius.
The leaders
1. Catherine O'Kane
Principal, All Hallows' School
Catherine O'Kane is listed by All Hallows' School as its Principal.
2. Adelina Melia-Douvos
Principal, Sacré Cœur
Adelina Melia-Douvos is listed by Sacré Cœur as its Principal.
3. Fr Joseph Ockerse
Principal, St Philomena School
Fr Joseph Ockerse is listed by St Philomena School as its Principal.
4. David Ruggiero
Principal, Blackfriars Priory School
David Ruggiero is listed by Blackfriars Priory School as its Principal.
5. Matthew Aldous
Headmaster, Redfield College
Matthew Aldous is listed by Redfield College as its Headmaster.
6. Lourdes Mejia
Principal, Montgrove College
Lourdes Mejia is listed by Montgrove College as its Principal.
7. James Ramos
Headmaster, Wollemi College
James Ramos is listed by Wollemi College as its Headmaster.
8. Rita Sakr
Principal, Tangara School for Girls
Rita Sakr is listed by Tangara School for Girls as its Principal.
9. Dr Nicole Archard
K to 12 Principal, Loreto Kirribilli
Dr Nicole Archard is listed by Loreto Kirribilli as its K to 12 Principal.
10. Erica Thomas
Principal, Kincoppal-Rose Bay School
Erica Thomas is listed by Kincoppal-Rose Bay School as its Principal.
11. Elizabeth Brooks
College Principal, Santa Sabina College
Elizabeth Brooks is listed by Santa Sabina College as its College Principal.
12. Michael Blake
Headmaster, St Joseph's College Hunters Hill
Michael Blake is listed by St Joseph's College Hunters Hill as its Headmaster.
13. Loretta Wholley
Principal, Genazzano FCJ College
Loretta Wholley is listed by Genazzano FCJ College as its Principal.
14. Scott Thomson
College Principal, St Joseph's Nudgee College
Scott Thomson is listed by St Joseph's Nudgee College as its College Principal.
15. Daniel Crump
Principal, Stuartholme School
Daniel Crump is listed by Stuartholme School as its Principal.
16. Paul Begg
Principal, Villanova College
Paul Begg is listed by Villanova College as its Principal.
17. Maree Trims
Principal, St Rita's College
Maree Trims is listed by St Rita's College as its Principal.
18. Trevor Goodwin
Principal and CEO, Iona College
Trevor Goodwin is listed by Iona College as its Principal and CEO.
19. Lauren Brooks
Principal, Saint Ignatius' College Adelaide
Lauren Brooks is listed by Saint Ignatius' College Adelaide as its Principal.
20. Brendan Cahill
Principal, Brigidine College
Brendan Cahill is listed by Brigidine College as its Principal.
21. Stephen Koch
Principal, Downlands College
Stephen Koch is listed by Downlands College as its Principal.
22. Dr Michael Blowes
Principal, Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham
Dr Michael Blowes is listed by Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham as its Principal.
23. Kylie McCullah
Principal, Loreto College Marryatville
Kylie McCullah is listed by Loreto College Marryatville as its Principal.
24. Kate Quinane
Principal, Brigidine College St Ives
Kate Quinane is listed by Brigidine College St Ives as its Principal.
25. Amber Hauff
College Principal, St Patrick's College Shorncliffe
Amber Hauff is listed by St Patrick's College Shorncliffe as its College Principal.
26. Bruce McPhee
Rector, Padua College
Bruce McPhee is listed by Padua College as its Rector.
27. Mark Bonnici
Principal, St Edward's College Gosford
Mark Bonnici is listed by St Edward's College Gosford as its Principal.
28. Dr Vittoria Lavorato
Principal, St Patrick's College Strathfield
Dr Vittoria Lavorato is listed by St Patrick's College Strathfield as its Principal.
29. Nicole Christensen
College Principal, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
Nicole Christensen is listed by Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College as its College Principal.
30. Alexander Sumpter
Principal, St Paul's International College
Alexander Sumpter is listed by St Paul's International College as its Principal.
31. Johneen McPherson
Principal, St Vincent's College
Johneen McPherson is listed by St Vincent's College as its Principal.
32. Sarah Tymensen
Principal, Siena College
Sarah Tymensen is listed by Siena College as its Principal.
33. Michael Chiera
Principal, Servite College
Michael Chiera is listed by Servite College as its Principal.
34. Kath Little
College Principal, St Patrick's College Townsville
Kath Little is listed by St Patrick's College Townsville as its College Principal.
35. Stephen Gough
Principal, Edmund Rice College
Stephen Gough is listed by Edmund Rice College as its Principal.
36. Dr Michael Carroll
College Principal, St Joseph's College Gregory Terrace
Dr Michael Carroll is listed by St Joseph's College Gregory Terrace as its College Principal.
37. Samantha Jensen
Principal, Mount Alvernia College
Samantha Jensen is listed by Mount Alvernia College as its Principal.
38. Shana Bennett
Principal, Rostrevor College
Shana Bennett is listed by Rostrevor College as its Principal.
39. Anne O'Loughlin
Principal, OLSH College Bentleigh
Anne O'Loughlin is listed by OLSH College Bentleigh as its Principal.
40. Marina Ugonotti
Principal, Loreto Normanhurst
Marina Ugonotti is listed by Loreto Normanhurst as its Principal.
A final thought
Leadership in a school is human work. These principals lead communities where learning, belonging and purpose can grow together.
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