This co-educational Catholic secondary school was founded in 1981
and features a modern, single-storey building design giving easy access to
students with physical disabilities.

Facilities: The landscaped grounds contain sporting fields, a
cricket pitch, basketball and netball courts and a multi-purpose hall.

Electives: The broad curriculum covers Visual Arts and Music,
Industrial Technology, Engineering Studies, Computing Studies, Legal Studies,
and Design and Technology — all to HSC level. Interesting electives are
available to junior students, such as Sports Science, Early Childhood Care,
Italian, and Japanese.

Sport: All the traditional sports are available. John Therry is
associated with sporting bodies that compete during regular school hours as
well as on weekends.

Extracurricular activities: Choir, Mock Trial, debating, public
speaking, school band, use of computing, video and photography facilities.

Welfare and personal development: There is a comprehensive pastoral
care program and an active student council. The P & F is also very involved
in school affairs and has input into curriculum content.