38 Renwick Street
P.O. Box 217 Leichhardt, NSW 2040
Tel: (02) 9569 6111
Fax: (02) 9550 0052

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The Catholic Education Office (CEO), Sydney is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of the systemic schools which educate almost 63,000 students in 147 parish primary and regional secondary schools in the  Archdiocese of Sydney. The CEO is charged with the implementation and management of the policies determined by the SACS Board.

The allocation and administration of the funds provided by government and private sources for the operation of Catholic schools is a further responsibility of the CEO. Its financial responsibilities extend to the administration of salaries for more than 9,000 staff members (permanent, temporary and casual) employed in Archdiocesan schools and offices during the course of the year. 

The CEO, through its Central and Regional Offices, provides to schools a wide range of services and resources, which have been developed in consultation with Principals and teachers.

It works with schools in implementing the 'Towards 2010' Strategic Leadership and Management Plan. The CEO's main focus is providing support for schools and helping to ensure that every student receives a high-quality Catholic education.

The Executive Director of Schools is the chief executive of the CEO, Sydney. He is assisted in this task by a Leadership Team consisting of the Regional Directors, the Central irectors, the Senior Education Officer in the Human Resources Team, and a Senior Regional Consultant.