Two St Gregory’s College Students Charged Over Alleged Gang Rape in Sydney, August 21

Three 17-year-old boys, two of them students at St Gregory’s College in Campbelltown, have been charged with 21 combined offences over the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl at a home in Sydney’s Macarthur region on Saturday. Police arrested the boys on Wednesday after executing search warrants across the south-west. All three were refused bail at Campbelltown Children’s Court on Thursday.

What the court heard about the alleged assault

Police told the court the assault was brutal and extended over hours. The victim was allegedly called degrading names and treated as an object, not a person. The court heard one boy allegedly texted a friend to join in, and a third was invited to the home. The victim reported pain levels of 8 out of 10 and told the court she had given up fighting because she was exhausted. Magistrate Robert Rabbidge said she was left in significant distress.

Charges and bail refusal

One boy faces 11 charges including six counts of aggravated sexual assault in company, three counts of sexual intercourse without consent, and counts of sexual touching without consent. A second boy was charged with eight offences including six counts of aggravated sexual assault in company and common assault. The third faces two counts of aggravated sexual assault in company. All three were refused bail despite one boy asking to be released to study for his HSC.

School response and investigation

St Gregory’s College, an independent Catholic boys’ school in Campbelltown, confirmed two of its students are involved. Principal Matthew Brennan said in a letter to parents the college expressed deep concern for the victim and her family. The school stated sexual violence has no place in its community and said it will cooperate fully with police. The third boy attends Elderslie High School. Police seized electronic devices and other items during Wednesday’s raids for further examination.

Timeline of events

The alleged assault occurred on Saturday at a Macarthur home after the boys and victim watched a football match, went to a pub despite being underage, and returned to the house. Police began investigating on Sunday after receiving a report. Detectives executed search warrants at several homes across the region about 7am on Wednesday and arrested the three boys at Camden Police Station. All three appeared before Campbelltown Children’s Court on Thursday.

Final Thoughts

The case highlights serious allegations of sexual violence involving teenagers from a private school. All three boys remain in custody pending further court appearances. The school has signalled it will cooperate with police while the judicial process continues.

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