About Montgrove
Meet Our Principal
Lourdes Mejia
Principal, Montgrove CollegeWelcome, and thank you for your interest in Montgrove College. As you browse through these pages, I hope you will be able to gain some insight into what makes our school such an exciting place.
Although a relatively young school, Montgrove has already developed a reputation for academic excellence and outstanding community spirit. We offer many opportunities for leadership, as well as a wide range of co-curricular activities in sport, the creative arts and public speaking.
We work in partnership with you as parents to ensure that all students receive a truly well-rounded education that not only caters to the students’ academic needs but also develops their character and leadership qualities.
Education at Montgrove looks beyond the school years and towards the future, equipping our students with the skills necessary to lead an authentic and enriching life. We cultivate a love of learning and a sense of responsibility that encourages students to use their knowledge and personal qualities to contribute to the good of the family and society.
Staff, students and parents work together to create a safe and welcoming community and the ideal environment for the personal, intellectual, social and spiritual growth of each student.
I feel privileged to be part of this community. I welcome you to attend one of our Open Days where I look forward to meeting you in person.
Committed Partner
Since 2007, Montgrove College has walked alongside parents with a shared belief: that a child’s first and most important educators are their parents. As a school of the Pared Foundation, Montgrove supports families in raising young women of character, courage and faith—students who strive for academic excellence while living lives of purpose and integrity.
Inspired by the teachings of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, we place parents at the heart of their daughter’s formation. We work with families to support each girl’s development—intellectually, spiritually and morally. This partnership is deeply personal, built on trust, communication and shared values.
Parents are not simply involved at Montgrove, they are essential. We believe education is most powerful when home and school are united in their mission. With this foundation, our students gain the confidence, clarity and character to grow into women ready to lead, serve and make a meaningful impact.
Learn more about our personalised education model with the Pared Foundation:
Growing Faith
The world needs women of deep faith, rooted in truth, grounded in love, and ready to bring light to every part of society. At Montgrove, we form girls to become those women by raising them to live as people with purpose, guided by faith that is centred on a relationship with God.
As an independent Catholic school inspired by the teachings of Saint Josemaría Escrivá (the founder of Opus Dei, a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church) we believe every person is called to holiness. To become a saint, not by withdrawing from the world, but by transforming it through daily work, relationships, and acts of charity.
Our chaplains (who are priests of the Prelature of Opus Dei) nurtures this faith through daily prayer, access to the sacraments, and personal spiritual guidance. Students and families alike are encouraged to discover the joy and peace that come from walking closely with God.
Our faith formation offers:
- Religious Education faithful to Catholic teaching
- Daily opportunities for Mass, Reconciliation, and prayer
- Personal spiritual mentorship from our chaplains
- Growth in virtue, service, and leadership
- A community alive with Christian joy
Montgrove warmly welcomes families of all faiths who share our values and seek a deeper sense of purpose.
Character Education
Montgrove’s Character Education program teaches students the meaning of virtues and how to apply them practically in their studies, play, and family life.
Virtues Program: Students are invited to grow in the habits that shape a meaningful life: sincerity, industriousness, order, cheerfulness, generosity, and a spirit of service. When practised regularly, they shape a person’s mindset, influence their choices, and build an enduring foundation for a life of purpose.
GIVE Program: GIVE (Growing in Virtue Every Day) helps students grow in practical virtue through weekly lessons and daily application. By focusing on qualities like kindness, perseverance and responsibility, girls learn to form strong character and contribute generously to their school community.
The Montgrove Journey
Every Journey Begins With A Conversation.
We’d Love To Meet You.
Infants
Montgrove, Orchard Hills
Our Infants Programs nurture children aged 5 to 7 in a bright, supportive environment, fostering a love of learning, strong character, and essential literacy and numeracy skills and a well-rounded curriculum.
Primary
Montgrove, Orchard Hills
The emphasis of learning in the Junior School is the establishment of proficient literacy and numeracy skills to assist in the development of critical thinking and higher order conceptual understanding.
Secondary
Montgrove, Orchard Hills
Our Secondary school provides a rich and stimulating learning environment which encourages each girl to reach her potential, academically, creatively, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and physically. Our program nurtures the whole person.
Montgrove Campus
Montgrove Library
School Entrance
Marian Shrine
Location
- Orchard Hills, Western Sydney.
- Surrounding: Caddens, Claremont Meadows, Colyton, Glenmore Park, Penrith, St Clair, St Marys
Access
- Sydney Trains Western Line: St Marys, Werrington, Kingswood, Penrith Railway Stations
Brother School
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Wollemi College – 4 Gipps St, Werrington NSW 2747
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12 min Drive
Our Brother
School
Montgrove College is proud to share a close partnership with Wollemi College, our brother school located just 12 minutes away in Werrington. For families with both daughters and sons, this offers the unique advantage of consistent values, aligned educational approaches, and practical support which features:
- Wollemi College offers Kindy-Year 12 with Kindy-Year 1 located at Montgrove Infants in Orchard Hills
- Years 2-12 located at the Wollemi College Campus in Werrington
- Shared enrolment benefits, including sibling concessions
- A convenient option for families with children attending both schools
Whether your children are at one campus or both, Montgrove and Wollemi work together to make your family’s school experience seamless and supported.