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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01 May 2026
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Thank you to our wonderful parent helpers from Year 1 who supported with today’s nugget lunch day 🍗
24 Apr 2026
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Today, our school community gathered for a moving ANZAC Day Commemoration to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve in our armed forces. It was a privilege to see our students show such profound respect during the wreath-laying ceremony and the sounding of the Last Post. Through their silence and reflection, we ensure that the spirit of the ANZACS—courage, mateship, and sacrifice—lives on in the next generation. "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."
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01 May 2026
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Thank you to our wonderful parent helpers from Year 1 who supported with today’s nugget lunch day 🍗
24 Apr 2026
From Facebook
Today, our school community gathered for a moving ANZAC Day Commemoration to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve in our armed forces. It was a privilege to see our students show such profound respect during the wreath-laying ceremony and the sounding of the Last Post. Through their silence and reflection, we ensure that the spirit of the ANZACS—courage, mateship, and sacrifice—lives on in the next generation. "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."
23 Apr 2026
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Another great story from our community! Huge congratulations to Erin from Year 5 who has qualified for the Acrobatic Gymnastics Senior State Championship! Erin placed 1st in both balance and dynamic routines, and 1st overall at the State Trials last weekend! Well done Erin 🤸
22 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to Imogen (Year 5) who competed at the NSWCPS MacKillop Swimming Carnival before the holidays. Bringing home three gold medals for Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke (MC), she now competes at the NSWPSSA Swimming Carnival. Best of Luck Imogen!!
21 Apr 2026
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Today we welcomed everyone back after our Easter holiday break, and since it was our first time together for a few weeks we took some time to come together and reflect on the Easter story and what it means for us all 💚💜 Alleluia, He is Risen! ✝️
02 Apr 2026
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Today we continued our journey through this sacred season of Lent, with our students prayerfully reflecting on the Stations of the Cross. ✝️ Together, we walked with Jesus, pausing at each station to remember His love, sacrifice, and compassion. May we continue to carry the message of the Cross in our hearts, showing love and care to all we meet. ✝️
01 Apr 2026
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As we continue our journey through Holy Week, our Year 2 students led us in reflecting on the powerful moment of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. ✝️ In this sacred place, Jesus showed us the meaning of trust, courage, and surrender to God’s will. Through prayer and quiet reflection, we are reminded that even in times of worry or uncertainty, we are never alone.
31 Mar 2026
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Today, we gathered in prayer to reflect on the Last Supper and the powerful act of Jesus washing the feet of His disciples ✝️ Just as Jesus showed servant leadership, we are inspired to care for others in our daily lives, especially those most in need ❤️
30 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to these students who received either a PBS4L or a Personal Best Award at last Friday's Sharing Our Learning. Well done, and keep up the great work! 👏 👏 👏
30 Mar 2026
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This morning we gathered to reflect on Palm Sunday, and we were reminded of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where he was welcomed with joy and praise. 🌿 Our students reverently waved their palms and reflected on the beginning of the journey of Holy Week, a time of hope, humility, and love. ✝️
30 Mar 2026
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💧 Project Compassion 2026 💧 Last week, Holy Cross showed solidarity with those around the world who face water scarcity every day by having a Caritas Big Water Walk and Caritas Bake Sale. 🚶♀️🪣 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing parent volunteers who generously gave their time to support both the Water Walk and the Bake Sale. We couldn’t have done it without you! We are also so grateful to all of our iHelp families who contributed delicious baked treats. Your generosity (and baking skills!) helped make the day such a success. 🧁🍪 Our Year 6 iHelp students hosted a fun lunchtime trivia session for Year 3. It was great to see students engaging so thoughtfully as they tested their knowledge about Sisilia’s story and the challenges of not having access to clean water. As we continue our journey of faith in action, we encourage families to support our efforts by submitting their Big Water Walk sponsorship donations via the Qkr! app. Thank you for uniting against poverty this Lent Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Caritas Australia #ProjectCompassion #faithinactioncspd
27 Mar 2026
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Thank you to our Year 2 students who shared their learning with us this afternoon 💚💜
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