Term dates can vary according to each school’s requirements due to Professional Learning Days scheduled locally.

Below is an indicative time frame outlined by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese.

School term dates and holidays are generally the same as government schools but please contact the school for specific term dates.

Contact the school

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Term Dates

2024 2025
Term 1
Tuesday, 30 January* to
Friday, 12 April
Term 1
Friday, 31 January* to
Friday, 11 April
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 2
Monday, 29 April* to
Friday, 5 July
Term 2 Monday, 28 April* to
Friday, 04 July
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 3 Monday, 22 July* to
Friday, 27 September
Term 3
Monday, 21 July* to
Friday, 26 September
Term 4 Monday, 14 October to
Friday, 20 December
Term 4
Monday, 13 October* to
Friday, 19 December*
(Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students)

*In 2025, each school in the Diocese of Parramatta will have 9 pupil free days allocated for staff professional learning. Please check with the school, as these dates can vary from school to school.

NSW Public Holidays


2024 2025
New Year’s Day Monday, 01 January Wednesday, 01 January
Additional public holiday for New Year's Day - -
Australia Day Friday, 26 January Monday, 27 January
Good Friday Friday, 29 March Friday, 18 April
Easter Saturday Saturday, 30 March Saturday, 19 April
Easter Sunday Sunday, 31 March Sunday, 20 April
Easter Monday Monday, 1 April Monday, 21 April 
Anzac Day Thursday, 25 April Friday, 25 April
King's Birthday Monday, 10 June Monday, 9 June
Labour Day Monday, 07 October Monday, 06 October
Christmas Day Wednesday, 25 December Thursday, 25 December
Boxing Day Thursday, 26 December Friday, 26 December

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