Star of the Sea originally opened in 1979 across the road from The Haven beach area in the heart of Terrigal.
School growth
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has a rich history of growth and community. The school began with a single class, expanding each year until 1983, when our first Year 6 class graduated. In September 2001, we relocated to our current home — a peaceful, wooded valley on Serpentine Road, sharing a vibrant parish connection with the Terrigal Catholic Church.
As enrolments continued to grow, we introduced a third stream of Kindergarten in 2006 to meet increasing demand. In 2024, we embarked on a major building program to create contemporary, inspiring, and well-resourced learning environments that reflect our commitment to educational excellence.
Situated on 4.2 hectares, our modern campus now caters to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. With outstanding facilities and expansive grounds, we provide a wide range of learning, sporting, and creative opportunities to support each child’s growth.
Today, Our Lady Star of the Sea is proud to educate over 600 students with the support of 60 dedicated staff members, continuing our mission to nurture every learner academically, spiritually, and socially.
A strong tradition
The school has a strong tradition of parent support and engagement, and is very well equipped in terms of teaching aids and resources. From its humble beginning, through to today’s modern educational institution, providing education steeped in Catholic values and traditions has been the basis for supporting teaching and learning at Our Lady Star of the Sea.
