GENERAL INFORMATION St. Dominic's College is a private Catholic Secondary School, which aims to provide an environment conducive to the total development of each boy. The College endeavours to contribute to the creation of a caring community, where each person is respected and encouraged to strive to achieve their personal best. Boys are encouraged to participate in joint-schools musicals, bands and specialist courses of study with other schools in the Penrith District. Metropolitan Catholic Schools Association is the major body for competitive sport. The College enjoys a good record in many different sports within this competition, including Rugby League, Soccer, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country. St. Dominic's College is located some 1 Km. (0.5 mile) from the Central Business District of the growing City of Penrith. Central Sydney is approximately 50 Kms from Kingswood, with a suburban railway station only 10 minutes walk away. The proximity of Sydney offers students the chance of a wider competitive sporting arena, as well as opportunities for academic pursuits through the State and University Libraries and cultural activities such as theatre, concerts and for younger boys, the zoo and aquarium visits. LOCATION For those who are wondering where the City of Penrith is located, it is in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, nestled at the foot of the famous Blue Mountains. A visit to our Directions to St. Dominic's page, will show a street map and written directions to find the College.