Marist College Penshurst (MCP) is a Year 7 to Year 10 Catholic systemic boys' college within the Archdiocese of Sydney which is proud of its Marist origins. At this College the teachers know the students as individuals and are attuned to their needs and development. The pastoral care of students is a high priority. MCP is a community which has a strong family spirit. The College promotes Gospel values particularly justice and compassion. MCP encourages the development of good relationships between teachers and students in order to promote strong learning. The school develops leadership in its students through the opportunities it offers them. Students have access to the latest Technology. Most rooms are fitted with interactive white boards and there is a laptop program currently established in Year 9. The school has an excellent band, a good reputation in debating and public speaking and a hardworking social justice group. There is a tradition in the College of achieving well beyond expectation in the academic and sporting domains. The students perform well in State and National Literacy and Numeracy testing programs. This achievement is due to the self-belief which classes and teams develop.