Pymble Parish Schools
The Pymble parish includes two schools, each adjacent to our two churches. Catholic systemic schools in the Diocese of Broken Bay are administered by Catholic Schools Broken Bay which is responsible for 44 schools, 36 primary schools, seven high schools and one K-12 school.
Video introductions to our two primary schools
Broken Bay representatives participate on the Catholic Education Commission (NSW), its committees, and committees of the Catholic Commission for Employment Relations (CCER) which liaise with the NSW government on education, school, and employment issues. These NSW organisations are, in turn, linked nationally with corresponding organisations responsible for liaison with the Federal government.
Catholic Schools Broken Bay
Catholic Schools NSW
Coronavirus Notes
Schools are open with operations in accordance with Australian Health Protection Principal Committee and NSW Health requirements. All students are learning on campus unless they are unwell or have a medical certificate to support their absence.
Catholic Schools NSW information on coronavirus 2019
Pymble
In Pymble adjacent to the Sacred Heart church is the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School at 1 Bobbin Head Road Pymble NSW 2073. Access map of the school location
The school property on Bobbin Head Road has been host to Catholic schools for more than 100 years. The property, first owned by the Sisters of Mercy, was home to the Mount St Bernard private boarding college, managed by the Sisters for girls from Years 5 to 10 (formerly the Leaving Certificate). The original Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School for Kindergarten to Year 6 was located on the property on the corner block on Telegraph Road. Over time, the two schools were combined to the current Bobbin Head Road location as a Kindergarten to Year 6 primary school.
West Pymble
In West Pymble adjacent to the Our Lady of Perpetual Succour church is the Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School at 64 Kendall Street West Pymble NSW 2073. Access map of the school location
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School was opened in 1962 with a staff of one Sister of Mercy and 32 kindergarten children. The school now offers a comprehensive Kindergarten to Year 6 program implemented by highly qualified teachers and excellent support staff.
NSW School Terms
School term dates and holidays are generally the same as government schools. School development days occur at the beginning of Terms 1, 2 and 3 and the last two days of the school year. Check the actual student details with your individual school.
NSW School Calendar 2023 (PDF 227.5KB)
School zone speed limits apply on all school days, including school development days.
Term Dates
| 2023 |
2024 |
| Term 1 |
Friday 27 January to
Thursday 6 April |
Term 1 |
Tuesday, 30 January to
Friday, 12 April |
| Term 2 |
Monday 24 April to
Friday 30 June |
Term 2 |
Monday, 29 April to
Friday, 5 July |
| Term 3 |
Monday 17 July to
Friday 22 September |
Term 3 |
Monday, 22 July to
Friday, 27 September |
| Term 4 |
Monday 9 October to
Tuesday 19 December |
Term 4 |
Monday, 14 October to
Friday, 20 December |
Public Holidays
NSW holidays scheduled under the NSW Public Holidays Act 2010.
| Day |
2023 |
2024 |
| New Year's Day |
Sunday, 1 January |
Monday, 1 January |
| Additional Day |
Monday, 2 January |
| Australia Day |
Thursday, 26 January |
Friday, 26 January |
| Good Friday |
Friday, 7 April |
Friday, 29 March |
| Easter Saturday |
Saturday, 8 April |
Saturday, 30 March |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, 9 April |
Sunday, 31 March |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, 10 April |
Monday, 1 April |
| Anzac Day |
Tuesday, 25 April |
Thursday, 25 April |
| King's Birthday |
Monday, 12 June |
Monday, 10 June |
| Bank Holiday |
Monday, 7 August |
Monday, 5 August |
| Labour Day |
Monday, 2 October |
Monday, 7 October |
| Christmas Day |
Monday, 25 December |
Wednesday, 25 December |
| Boxing Day |
Tuesday, 26 December |
Thursday, 26 December |
School Policies
Catholic Schools Broken Bay develop, publish and assist schools to implement a range of policies on important issues. The policies explain those responsible for putting in place processes within each policy. System wide approaches are used to ensure consistency of decision making between schools and within schools. Policies also provide a statement of intent from which procedures and guidelines can be developed.
Further information on Catholic Schools Broken Bay policy statements