Red Bend Catholic College

Red Bend Catholic College is a co-educational day and boarding school situated in Forbes, which is located in the Central Western region of New South Wales. Red Bend has a proud heritage. Prior to 1977, the Catholic education of students in this region was provided by three secondary schools; Our Lady of Mercy College, Forbes; Our Lady of Mercy High School, Parkes; and Marist Brothers' College, Forbes.

February 1977, these three schools combined to form one co-educational High School, with the name of Red Bend Catholic College, at the site of the former Marist Brothers' College, on the banks of the Lachlan River. This merger, as symbolised on the College Crest, brought together the great teaching traditions of the Mercy Sisters and the Marist Brothers.

Since that time, the College has expanded in numbers, in teaching areas, and in facilities. The girls'  and the senior boys' boarding accommodation, the swimming pool, the gymnasium, and the Design and Technology Centre have complemented the  strong characteristic features of the main College building. These days the College educates 750 students and offers nearly 150 boarding places.

Red Bend Catholic College is a  place concerned about people. It relies on goodwill and co-operation in  the important task of education. Education is a moral enterprise and involves choice and responsibility. Students are offered the choice of  responsible values based upon a strong belief in God and an imitation of  the life of Christ. The example of parents, teachers, ex-students and  friends of the College is needed in this passing on of the Christian  heritage to the young.

‘Through Difficulties To Greatness’ is the College motto. We aspire to create an environment which enables individuals to develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, culturally and socially, so may  participate in society in a committed and responsible manner.