Holy Family Primary School, East Granville is celebrating outstanding academic growth after being recognised among the top performing primary schools in New South Wales for improvements in literacy and numeracy.
In a comparison of Year 3 and Year 5 results (2023–2025), Holy Family recorded an impressive average NAPLAN improvement of 101 points and was recognised by The Sydney Morning Herald as one of the top 160 schools achieving the biggest gains in literacy and numeracy across NSW.
The result places Holy Family among nine Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) primary schools recognised in the list and reflects a strong and sustained commitment to educational excellence across the system.
Executive General Manager – Learning Outcomes, Pat Ellis, praised the accomplishment and the dedication of staff and students.
“We’re so proud of these schools and their excellent NAPLAN results that show significant growth in student outcomes,” Mr Ellis said.
In 2025, CSPD introduced the Effective Learning and Teaching Model as part of its overall Uplift approach to build on strong classroom practice and strengthen explicit teaching strategies through evidence-based research about how students learn best.
With a focus on enriching the lives of students through education grounded in excellence, inclusion and Catholic tradition, CSPD is committed to uplifting teaching and learning outcomes for all 80 schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Express your interest in enrolment at Holy Family Primary, East Granville
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12 Aug 2026
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๐ง BAKE SALE SUCCESS! ๐ง What a sweet success! ๐ A huge thank you to our generous teachers for donating delicious treats and to our wonderful students for showing up and supporting our Vinnies Bake Sale. Together, we raised an incredible $454 for our Winter Sleepout! ๐โจ Every cupcake, cookie and donation is helping us shine a light on homelessness and put our faith into action. ๐ฏ๏ธ๐ #Vinnies #WinterSleepout #FaithInAction #ShiningALightOnHomelessness Vinnies Australia
11 Aug 2026
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๐ Year 5 Reward Day! ๐งขโฝ๏ธ Our first reward for following our school expectations! ๐ Year 5 enjoyed a fun-filled session at the local park, kicking off their reward with football skills, teamwork and plenty of energy! ๐ณโฝ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ A well-deserved morning of mufti, movement and fun! ๐๐
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12 Aug 2026
From Facebook
๐ง BAKE SALE SUCCESS! ๐ง What a sweet success! ๐ A huge thank you to our generous teachers for donating delicious treats and to our wonderful students for showing up and supporting our Vinnies Bake Sale. Together, we raised an incredible $454 for our Winter Sleepout! ๐โจ Every cupcake, cookie and donation is helping us shine a light on homelessness and put our faith into action. ๐ฏ๏ธ๐ #Vinnies #WinterSleepout #FaithInAction #ShiningALightOnHomelessness Vinnies Australia
11 Aug 2026
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๐ Year 5 Reward Day! ๐งขโฝ๏ธ Our first reward for following our school expectations! ๐ Year 5 enjoyed a fun-filled session at the local park, kicking off their reward with football skills, teamwork and plenty of energy! ๐ณโฝ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ A well-deserved morning of mufti, movement and fun! ๐๐
10 Aug 2026
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๐ฐโจ Bake Sale for a BIG cause! ๐ Grab a delicious treat and help us shine a light on homelessness as we support Vinnies and our upcoming Winter Sleepout! ๐ ๐ ๐ช Treat yourself, make a difference, and spread a little kindness! โจ Every treat helps us put our faith into action. ๐
10 Aug 2026
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๐ค Parents, this one is worth your time! Friendships can be one of the trickiest parts of growing up, and itโs not always easy to know when to step in or what to say. This FREE session with Michelle Mitchell will give parents practical strategies to help children navigate friendship issues, conflict, boundaries and bullying. ๐ Monday 31 August | 7:00โ8:30pm ๐ Nagle College, Blacktown Highly recommend taking advantage of this opportunity! ๐
10 Aug 2026
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Year 3 are the first grade to achieve their first reward for Term 3! ๐๐๐ป Today, they dressed up in mufti and had a board games afternoon! ๐งค๐งฃ๐งข Congratulations Year 3! Keep up the fantastic work you are doing โจโญ๏ธ
08 Aug 2026
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Inspired by Mary MacKillopโs words, โNever see a need without doing something about it,โ we are called to continue her mission by caring for one another, welcoming all, serving those in need and bringing the love of Christ to life through our words and actions. Today we celebrate Holy Familyโs Josephite heritage with gratitude and pray that, like Mary MacKillop, we may be people of faith, hope and generous service. Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, pray for us. ๐๐
05 Aug 2026
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๐๐ 100 Days Brighter! ๐๐ Our Kindergarten students celebrated 100 Days Brighter with a fun-filled day of activities, marking 100 wonderful days of learning, growing and making memories together. Over the past 100 days, our Kindergarten students have built friendships, discovered new skills, grown in confidence and embraced every learning opportunity with curiosity and enthusiasm. We are so proud of everything they have achieved and canโt wait to see what the rest of the year has in store. Hereโs to 100 bright days and many more wonderful moments ahead! โจ๐ Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
04 Aug 2026
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โฝ๏ธ What a fantastic day at the Soccer Gala Day! ๐๐ We are so proud of every student who represented our school with outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork and determination. Whether celebrating a goal, encouraging a teammate or showing respect to their opponents, our students demonstrated what it truly means to be part of the Holy Family community. Thank you to our students, staff and families for making it such a memorable day. We couldnโt be prouder of the way you represented our school both on and off the field! ๐โฝ๏ธ #Teamwork #Sportsmanship
31 Jul 2026
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Grandparents are a treasured part of our Holy Family community. ๐ Thank you to all the grandparents and special loved ones who joined us for our Grandparents Day celebration. From our liturgy and open classrooms to sharing recess together, it was a joy to celebrate with you. Thank you for the love, wisdom and support you bring to our students each day. Happy Grandparents Day! ๐ผ๐
31 Jul 2026
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โญ๏ธHoly Family celebrated Grandparents Day this morning! Here are a few special moments capturing the smiles and excitement of our students as they shared this wonderful day with their grandparents. Keep an eye out for more photos from our beautiful Liturgy, open classrooms and shared morning tea later today. Happy Grandparents' Dayโญ๏ธ Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese #GrandparentsDay #celebration
29 Jul 2026
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๐ถ 2026 Arts Factor Band Day ๐ถ What an incredible day of music, learning and collaboration! Today, a group of our talented Year 6 students, along with Jiji from Year 5, proudly represented Holy Family at the 2026 Arts Factor Band Day. Joining students from primary schools across the Diocese, they took part in an inspiring workshop where they learned and performed a brand-new piece of music together as one combined band. The day also provided each school with the opportunity to showcase their talents by performing two prepared pieces, celebrating the dedication, teamwork and musical growth of every student involved. We are so proud of our musicians for stepping outside their comfort zones, embracing new challenges and representing our school with confidence, enthusiasm and pride. A huge thank you to the Captivate Team Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese for providing such a memorable experience.
22 Jul 2026
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๐ Every child deserves a place where they are known, valued and inspired to thrive. ๐ Come and experience the heart of our school at our Open Days! Step inside our classrooms, meet our passionate teachers, explore our vibrant learning spaces, and discover how we nurture every childโs academic, social, emotional and spiritual growth. Whether youโre starting your childโs school journey or looking for a new school community, weโd love to show you what makes our school so special. ๐ See our learning in action. ๐ Experience our welcoming Catholic community. โจ Imagine your childโs future with us. We canโt wait to welcome you and your family!
21 Jul 2026
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๐ชด๐ช From garden to harvest! ๐งโ๐พ๐ฉโ๐พ We carrot believe how much our Garden Club harvested today! ๐ฅ๐ Our little green thumbs have been hard at work, and the veggie patch certainly delivered. As we continue to reflect on the teachings of St Francis of Assisi, weโre reminded to care for Godโs creation with gratitude and love. What a wonderful way for our students to put his message into action! ๐๐ Well done to our budding gardeners, we can't wait to see what's ready to harvest next! ๐ฑ๐
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