Our Story

In Christ We Love and Serve

Bethany is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 43,500 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.

At Bethany Catholic Primary, we provide a nurturing family environment for students to thrive. Our well-resourced school offers the latest approach to education with a firm foundation in faith.

In Christ We Love and Serve

Student threading beads at Bethany Catholic Primary School Glenmore Park

Our school is committed to creating a learning community where:

Christ is the ultimate teacher to guide our learning and gospel values are central to all of our relationships.

All children are seen as unique and bring to their learning particular skills, gifts and talents.

Individual differences are valued and are catered for daily in learning.

Children’s learning experiences are designed to meet their individual needs.

The spiritual, academic, physical, social and emotional needs of each child are met.

Our school environment is a positive and nurturing place where a culture of mutual respect by all stakeholders is evident.

Our school crest

The motto and crest of Bethany – 'In Christ We Love and Serve'– reflects the principles and values treasured by our community.

As a parish school, we draw on the strength of our Catholic tradition so we may embody this motto.

Our school crest

Bethany Catholic Primary School Glenmore Park Crest

Our history

Almost thirty years ago, the Penrith Catholic community came together to build a new Catholic school.

Bethany Catholic Primary first opened its doors in 1996 to 92 students.

The school began when representatives from the Catholic Education Office (now known as Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese) and St Nicholas of Myra Parish Penrith, formed the new school’s Enabling Committee.

The Enabling Committee was inspired to name the school “Bethany” after the ancient biblical village located on the slopes of the Mount of Olives. Often visited by Jesus, Bethany is associated with learning, listening and hospitality.

Today, the school enrols close to 600 children from Kindergarten to Year 6, drawing from the suburbs of Glenmore Park, Regentville, and Mulgoa. Bethany Primary is also an integral part of the St Padre Pio Parish, which was established as a new church in 2010.

We continue to evolve with the recent construction of the school hall and ongoing refurbishment of classrooms.