It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School (OLMC) Waterloo. Our school services the suburbs of Waterloo, Redfern and Zetland in the Green Square region. 

As a Christ-centred community, OLMC is committed to developing students with active, creative and critical minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others. 

OLMC is a single stream school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our teachers are highly skilled, passionate and enthusiastic educators, committed to ensuring every student is both supported and challenged to be a confident, collaborative and successful learner.

We believe that great learning takes place when there are strong partnerships with parents, carers and community. I warmly invite you to come along and meet us at OLMC and consider being part of this small but dynamic community. 

I look forward to meeting you and your child soon. 

Mr Vince Campbell
Principal

2023-Waterloo-OLMCPS,-ABOUT-US,-Our-HistoryOur Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is one of Sydney’s most historically significant Catholic schools, opening in 1858. A number of Religious Orders have been involved in the school. The Sisters of Mercy (North Sydney) were involved in the school from 1883 to 1991, and the Patrician Brothers staffed sections of the school from 1886 to 1963.

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2023-Waterloo-OLMCPS,-ABOUT-US,-Our-MissionOur Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School (OLMC) Waterloo is founded in Christ and supported by Gospel values. OLMC strives to provide a positive and stimulating environment that enables children to contribute toward their community and confidently take their place in the world. Our Catholic community has a great spirit of love and support with care central to its identity.

Inspired by the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and the Patrician Brothers of courage, compassion and faith, the school community strives to:

  • share prayer and faith experiences that enhance each student’s understanding and appreciation of the Catholic faith
  • nurture respect and appreciation of all cultures
  • engage students in authentic learning
  • provide a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum informed by current educational theory and practice
  • encourage staff to grow in their sense of vocation of bringing the wisdom of God to all, and
  • facilitate strong partnerships between the school, parents and carers, parish and community.

OLMC Mission Statement
As a Christ centred community, we are committed to developing students with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others and a positive vision for the future.

2023-Waterloo-OLMCPS,-ABOUT-US,-Our-ParishWorking in partnership with our Parish Priest, the school continues to provide opportunities for the students, families and staff to develop and deepen their faith. Masses celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel are inclusive with parishioners, families and students coming together as one in prayer.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel
A: 2 Kellick Street Waterloo NSW 2017
P: 02 9698 2969 / After Hours 02 9698 2869
E: secretary@citysouthcatholic.org.au
W: citysouthcatholic.org.au

Parish Priest: Father Paul Smithers

Mass Times

Day Time
Tuesday 5.00pm followed by Adoration
Friday 8.00am
Saturday Adoration 4.00pm, Reconciliation 4.30pm, Benediction 4.40pm, Vigil 5.00pm

For all Mass times at Rosebery and Redfern please visit the parish website.

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Proudly Part of the Community of Sydney Catholic Schools

Our school is part of a system of 147 low-fee Catholic schools in the Sydney Archdiocese.

Sydney Catholic Schools are thriving Catholic communities that ignite a love of Christ through excellent teaching and learning to empower students to reach their full potential.