Guided by Faith
At Tenison Woods, faith is part of everyday life. Inspired by the Josephite tradition, we teach students to lead with kindness, think deeply, and contribute to a more just and caring world.
Our History
Since 1933, our story has been shaped by strong values and a deep commitment to Catholic education — one built on compassion, inclusion, and a belief in making a difference.
Shaping Tomorrow
We're building on solid foundations with a bold focus on what's ahead - modern learning spaces, strong student wellbeing, and a community where every child can thrive.
At Tenison Woods, “Be Kind, Be Brave, Be You” isn’t just something we say — it’s something we live.
It shapes our policies, guides our learning frameworks, and inspires the spaces we're building for the future.
Every decision we make is grounded in care, community, and the belief that every child deserves to thrive.
At Tenison Woods Catholic School, we are inspired by the lives and mission of Fr Julian Tenison Woods and St Mary MacKillop. Together, they believed in the power of education to change lives — especially for those on the margins.
Their vision still guides us today. As a Josephite school, our identity is shaped by the charism: In Omnibus Caritas — In all things love.
You can see this in:
We are a faith-filled community where students are invited to grow in relationship with God, with others, and with themselves — becoming compassionate, curious and courageous learners.
Thriving people. Capable learners. Leaders for the world God desires.
Learning at Tenison Woods is about more than academics — it’s about growing the whole person.
We are guided by Catholic Education SA’s Living Learning Leading framework, which is deeply woven into everything we do.
Through strong faith foundations, evidence-based teaching and a focus on wellbeing, we help students become:
With enrolments growing and student needs evolving, Tenison Woods Catholic School is investing boldly in the future.
Following the completion of our Master Plan in 2023, we are delivering a two-stage building project designed to create modern, welcoming spaces for learning, play and community.
With construction already underway, here's what's coming soon:
With construction already begun, we’re creating a future-focused environment — one that matches our commitment to excellence, inclusion and wellbeing.
We’re proud to be building more than classrooms — we’re building a place where every child can be kind, be brave, and be themselves.
We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and grow, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Our Acknowledgement of Country, shaped alongside the Campbell family, honours deep connection to land, family, and community.
The boomerang in our school artwork symbolises:
Here, we walk together in the spirit of reconciliation — learning from the past and building a shared future.
Clear communication, transparency and trust matter here.
We’re committed to keeping families informed, supported and involved every step of the way. You can view key school policies and reports online, or contact our School Office if you need anything further — we’re always happy to help.
