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The Diocese of Sandhurst extends across most of the central, north central and north eastern areas of the State of Victoria, covering an area of 45,196 square kilometres. The Catholic Education Office (CEO) is a formal office of the Bishop of Sandhurst led by the Director Paul Desmond. The CEO serves and supports Parish Priests, principals, staff and parents in the work and leadership of the schools of the Diocese. The Director of Catholic Education (Sandhurst) acts within a delegation from the Bishop on the organizational, administrative, support and service matters related to Catholic schools within the Diocese.
 
The schools in the Diocese cater for approximately 18,600 students across:

• 42           Parish Primary Schools                   (F - 6)
• 2             Foundation to Year 12 Schools   (F - 12)
• 9             Secondary Schools                           (7 -12)
• 3             Specialist Settings                            (One located within a Secondary College)

 
The Catholic Education Office has offices in three locations in the Diocese – Bendigo, Shepparton and Wangaratta. Each office provides a range of services across the areas of Catholic Identity, Religious Education, Spirituality, Pastoral Wellbeing, Learning and Teaching, Leadership, Professional Development, and Stewardship of Resources. A number of Professional Teams operate in the Diocese offering Research and Professional Development support. Full details are contained in the Catholic Education Sandhurst Directory which can be viewed on the Catholic Education Sandhurst website: www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au by clicking onto Publications/Research and then Key Documents.