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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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.
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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
From Facebook
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
From Facebook
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
From Facebook
💧 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 💚💜
25 Mar 2026
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Today a number of our students had a great time participating in the Sydney Thunder School Smash Cricket Day 🏏
24 Mar 2026
700+ Unite for Project Compassion Big Water Walk
More than 700 students and staff from 23 schools across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) came together for Caritas Australia’s Big Water Walk in support of Project Compassion. Beginning at Parramatta Park, students carried buckets of water along a 4km route, gaining a glimpse of the daily journey faced by people in developing communities, especially women and children, in search of clean water.
23 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to Milana from Year 6 and Alana from Year 5 who recently made some fantastic sporting achievements 🏐🏃♀️ Milana was selected into the Baulkham Hills Netball Representative Team and Alana competed at the Little Athletics NSW State Championships in discus 😀👏 We love hearing about the many talents our students have 💚💜
20 Mar 2026
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Well done to all of our students who ran the cross country today! 👍 With the local grounds closed, we had to make do with a course around school and luckily we had a great morning for it. Thanks so much to the parents who volunteered to be helpers on the course directing the students! 💚💜
20 Mar 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
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