Holy Cross Primary ranks in the NAPLAN Top 10 for the Blacktown area.
Primary schools in the Blacktown Local Government Area are outperforming students at similar schools across the country in key NAPLAN subjects, new data shows. A recent article in the Blacktown Advocate named St John Vianney’s Primary, Holy Cross Primary and Mary Immaculate Primary School as ranking in the Top 10 for the Blacktown area.
The 2018 NAPLAN results, uploaded to the Australia Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority’s My School website this week, showed which primary schools across the Blacktown area achieved results “above” or “substantially above” other schools with similar students.
NAPLAN tests assess primary students in years 3 and 5 and high school students in years 7 and 9 in literacy and numeracy.
The results of students with a similar Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA), were compared by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority to determine how schools fared against others with similar challenges and opportunities.
Year 3 students St John Vianney’s Primary School achieved results “significantly above” similar schools in at least one subject.
Top 10 High-Achieving Primary Schools in Blacktown
- Quakers Hill Public School
- Caddie Creek Public School
- Rouse Hill Anglican College
- John Palmer Public School
- Australian Islamic College of Sydney
- St John Vianney’s Primary School
- Kings Langley Public School
- Norwest Christian College
- Holy Cross Primary School
- Mary Immaculate Primary School
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25 Feb 2026
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Yesterday, our Holy Cross swim team competed at the Blacktown Zone swimming carnival. We had some fantastic results with lots of personal bests and competitive swimming on display. Special congratulations to these students who have progress through to the Diocesan Carnival next Wednesday 4th March. 🥉Senior girls relay - Tiara, Miraya, Alyssa & Amelie 4th Junior girls relay - Ivy, Ruby, Ariana, Piper 🥉Junior boys relay - Will, Nicholas, Brendan, Dylan Ruby AH 🥉50m 8 yrs freestyle Alyssa C 🥈50m Senior backstroke Piper H 4th 50m 10 yrs freestyle Dylan P 🥉 50m 9 yrs freestyle Amelie R 🥈50m 12 yrs freestyle Tiara W 4th Senior breaststroke Will J 🥇50m 9 yrs freestyle 4th Junior breaststroke 4th Junior butterfly Louis H 4th 100m freestyle 🥇 50m 11 yrs freestyle 4th 50m 11 yrs backstroke 4th 50m 11yrs breaststroke 🥉50m 11 years butterfly ⭐ We would also like to congratulate Louis who was the Blacktown Zone 11 years boys ‘Runner Up’ Age Champion! An amazing achievement.
22 Feb 2026
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On Friday our students in KG enjoyed some time outside to practice their letter formation ✏️
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25 Feb 2026
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Yesterday, our Holy Cross swim team competed at the Blacktown Zone swimming carnival. We had some fantastic results with lots of personal bests and competitive swimming on display. Special congratulations to these students who have progress through to the Diocesan Carnival next Wednesday 4th March. 🥉Senior girls relay - Tiara, Miraya, Alyssa & Amelie 4th Junior girls relay - Ivy, Ruby, Ariana, Piper 🥉Junior boys relay - Will, Nicholas, Brendan, Dylan Ruby AH 🥉50m 8 yrs freestyle Alyssa C 🥈50m Senior backstroke Piper H 4th 50m 10 yrs freestyle Dylan P 🥉 50m 9 yrs freestyle Amelie R 🥈50m 12 yrs freestyle Tiara W 4th Senior breaststroke Will J 🥇50m 9 yrs freestyle 4th Junior breaststroke 4th Junior butterfly Louis H 4th 100m freestyle 🥇 50m 11 yrs freestyle 4th 50m 11 yrs backstroke 4th 50m 11yrs breaststroke 🥉50m 11 years butterfly ⭐ We would also like to congratulate Louis who was the Blacktown Zone 11 years boys ‘Runner Up’ Age Champion! An amazing achievement.
22 Feb 2026
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On Friday our students in KG enjoyed some time outside to practice their letter formation ✏️
21 Feb 2026
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This week our Year 6 students had the privilege of taking part in the Gen Bryant Encounter – a powerful experience of faith, music and personal story. ✝️🎶 Through prayer, song and reflection, our students were invited to deepen their relationship with God and see how faith can be lived with courage and joy each day. 💜💚
20 Feb 2026
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Trading the classroom for the nursery! We would like to wish Ms Theoharous and her husband all the best as they prepare for the arrival of their baby girl. We know you’re going to be an amazing mum, and we can’t wait to see photos of your newest (and cutest) student! God bless your beautiful new family.
18 Feb 2026
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Join us for our Open Day! Our caring Catholic school is a great place for your child to learn and grow. We have a strong commitment to academic excellence and are ready to welcome your family. 📍Register here : https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/hcglenwood
18 Feb 2026
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Today our school community celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent ✝️ As we received ashes on our foreheads, we were reminded that Jesus loves us all 💚💜
17 Feb 2026
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Today we celebrated Shrove Tuesday, a joyful tradition that reminds us to prepare our hearts for the season of Lent. As we shared pancakes, we also reflected on the importance of prayer, repentance, and renewal. ✝️🥞
13 Feb 2026
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Congratulations to our 2026 Year 6 students who received their Leadership bands today as they begin the year as the new student leaders of Holy Cross 💚💜
13 Feb 2026
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Today we came together as a school community to celebrate our Opening School Mass and to officially welcome our new teachers and students to Holy Cross, including our 2026 Kindergarten students 💜💚🙏✨ It was a beautiful way to begin the year, gathering in faith, gratitude and hope for all that lies ahead. 💚💜 Thank you to Fr Bartholomew for leading us so beautifully this morning. 🙏
12 Feb 2026
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Today at lunch some of our Year 5 students enjoyed practicing the ukulele with our music teacher Ms Elliott 🎶
10 Feb 2026
Choosing a School: A Guide for Parents
Choosing a school is a big moment. Right up there with choosing a pram, a first pet or agreeing to sign your child up for weekend sport for the next decade. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, but take a breath. This guide is here to make the process feel lighter, clearer and a lot less daunting, so you can feel confident you’re asking the right questions and find a school that truly fits your child for any grade.
06 Feb 2026
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Big smiles as our Kindergarten students met their Year 6 buddies for the very first time today! The start of a special friendship! 💚💜
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