Croydon Public School is a public, co-educational primary school located at 39 Young Street, Croydon, an inner-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Burwood Council district. Established in February 1884, Croydon Public is historically significant as one of the first schools built following the Public Instruction Act of 1880, making it over 140 years old.
The school’s original heritage building, designed by William Kemp in the “grand Classic” style, remains the centre of the school today, with modern buildings added in 1977 and 2010 to support its continued growth. Croydon Public currently caters to approximately 700 students from over 25 ethnic backgrounds, from Kindergarten to Year 6. Following Year 6, most students move on to either Ashfield Boys High School or Burwood Girls High School.
School Community and Leadership
Croydon Public School is led by Principal Cathy Lucantonio. The school places wellbeing at the centre of its approach, aiming to create a calm, supportive, and welcoming community where children feel secure, develop resilience, and become active, engaged participants in their learning. The school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning framework — built around being an Active Learner, Respectful, Safe, and Resilient — guides how students learn and interact.
A significant number of families have been associated with Croydon Public for several generations, supported by a very active Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association and strong community involvement.
Curriculum and Extracurricular Activities
Croydon Public School offers a diverse curriculum with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy as core priorities in all organisation and timetabling. Beyond the core curriculum, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, including:
- Band, choir, and strings programs
- Dance and drama
- Debating
- School camps
- PSSA (Primary Schools Sports Association) sport
Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 Young Street, Croydon NSW 2132, Australia |
| Phone | (02) 9747 3557 |
| croydon-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au | |
| Principal | Cathy Lucantonio |
| School type | Public (government-funded), co-educational primary school |
| Year levels | Kindergarten – Year 6 |
Note: Croydon Public School has a defined local intake area — families living within this area are guaranteed a place. Prospective families can book a school tour to learn more before enrolling.
Croydon Public School Term Dates 2026 (Eastern Division)
Croydon Public School follows the NSW Department of Education’s Eastern Division calendar, which applies to all public schools across the Greater Sydney region. These dates are gazetted centrally and apply uniformly to all NSW Eastern Division government schools.
| Term | Start Date (Students) | End Date | School Development Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday, 2 February 2026 | Thursday, 2 April 2026 | Tue 27 Jan – Fri 30 Jan 2026 |
| Term 2 | Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | Friday, 3 July 2026 | Mon 20 Apr – Tue 21 Apr 2026 |
| Term 3 | Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | Friday, 25 September 2026 | Mon 20 July 2026 |
| Term 4 | Tuesday, 13 October 2026 | Thursday, 17 December 2026 | Mon 12 October 2026 |
School Holiday Periods 2026
- Summer 2025–26: Mon 22 Dec 2025 – Mon 26 Jan 2026.
- Autumn: Tue 7 April – Fri 17 April 2026 (note: Monday 6 April is a public holiday for Easter Monday).
- Winter: Mon 6 July – Fri 17 July 2026.
- Spring: Mon 28 September – Fri 9 October 2026.
- Summer 2026–27: Fri 18 December 2026 – Wed 27 January 2027.
Croydon Public School Term Dates 2027 (Eastern Division)
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday, 28 January 2027 | Friday, 9 April 2027 |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 27 April 2027 | Friday, 2 July 2027 |
| Term 3 | Monday, 19 July 2027 | Friday, 24 September 2027 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 11 October 2027 | Monday, 20 December 2027 |
Note: ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so NSW does not observe a substitute Monday public holiday — unlike Western Australia. Plan long weekends instead around King’s Birthday (8 June) or Labour Day (5 October).
Last verified: 27 June 2026 Official source: NSW Department of Education — 2026 Term Dates and Future NSW Term Dates
How Families Can Use This Calendar
Knowing the Croydon Public School calendar in advance helps families:
- Plan travel and holidays during official school breaks rather than during term time.
- Be aware that students do not attend school on School Development Days, which fall just before each term starts.
- Stay informed about NSW-specific public holiday quirks, such as the lack of a substitute holiday for a weekend ANZAC Day.
- Plan around the long summer break running from mid-December to late January.
Frequently Asked Questions
What division does Croydon Public School belong to?
Croydon Public School is in the NSW Eastern Division, which covers metropolitan Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong, and follows an earlier Term 1 start than Western Division “late start” schools in far-west NSW.
Who is the Principal of Croydon Public School?
Cathy Lucantonio is the Principal of Croydon Public School.
How old is Croydon Public School?
The school was established in February 1884, making it over 140 years old and one of the first schools built after the Public Instruction Act of 1880.
Where do Croydon Public School students go after Year 6?
Most students proceed to either Ashfield Boys High School or Burwood Girls High School.
Who do I contact for enrolment or school-specific queries?
Contact Croydon Public School at (02) 9747 3557 or croydon-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.