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.

Key Dates for 2025
Year 7 2025 starts New students Years 8-12 orientation morning |
Tuesday, 4 February |
All students return | Wednesday, 5 February |
Year 7 Swim School | Tuesday, 11 February |
College Swimming Carnival | Tuesday, 18 February |
Year 12 Retreat | Monday, 24 February to Wednesday, 26 February |
Last Day of Term 1 | Friday, 11 April |
Term Dates
2025 | 2026 | ||
Term 1 |
Friday, 31 January* to Friday, 11 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 1 |
Tuesday, 27 January* to Thursday, 02 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 2 |
Monday, 28 April* to Friday, 04 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 2 | Monday, 20 April* to Friday, 03 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 3 | Monday, 21 July* to Friday, 26 September |
Term 3 |
Monday, 20 July* to Friday, 25 September |
Term 4 | Monday, 13 October to Friday, 19 December (Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students) |
Term 4 |
Monday, 12 October* to Thursday, 17 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
2025 | 2026 | |
New Year’s Day | Wednesday, 01 January | Thursday, 01 January |
Additional public holiday for New Year's Day | - | - |
Australia Day | Monday, 27 January | Monday, 26 January |
Good Friday | Friday, 18 April | Friday, 03 April |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 19 April | Saturday, 04 April |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 20 April | Sunday, 05 April |
Easter Monday | Monday, 21 April | Monday, 06 April |
Anzac Day | Friday, 25 April | Saturday, 25 April |
King's Birthday | Monday, 09 June | Monday, 8 June |
Labour Day | Monday, 06 October | Monday, 05 October |
Christmas Day | Thursday, 25 December | Friday, 25 December |
Boxing Day | Friday, 26 December | Saturday, 26 December |
Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | - | Monday, 28 December |
Upcoming Events View full calendar
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20
May 2025
DRAMA WORKSHOPS AND CAREERS TALK - NOOC, ELLJ
Year 8 Retreat - 8.2, 8.4, 8.6,BROK, ELLA, NOLR, POPR, WATG
20 May 2025 09:00 AM - 20 May 2025 03:05 PM
Year 8 Retreat - 8.2, 8.4, 8.6,BROK, ELLA, NOLR, POPR, WATG
at Edmund Rice Retreat and Conference Centre, 1315 Mulgoa Rd, Mulgoa NSW 2745, Australia
21
May 2025
Year 8 Retreat - 8.1, 8.3, 8.5, 8.7 - BROK, BURD, WATS, NOLR, SILA
21 May 2025 09:00 AM - 21 May 2025 03:05 PM
Year 8 Retreat - 8.1, 8.3, 8.5, 8.7 - BROK, BURD, WATS, NOLR, SILA
at Edmund Rice Retreat and Conference Centre, 1315 Mulgoa Rd, Mulgoa NSW 2745, Australia
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May 2025
22 May 2025 03:00 PM - 22 May 2025 04:30 PM
Visual Art BOW - RUSM & ODOD
at St Columba's Catholic College, 168 Hawkesbury Rd, Springwood NSW 2777, Australia AR1 & AR2
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24 Jun 2025
Try a Career Day @ CathWest McCarthy Campus
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Try a Career Day @ CathWest Loyola Campus
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