Our Lady of the Nativity Primary School, Lawson 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), Our Lady of the Nativity recorded an impressive average NAPLAN improvement of 94 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 Our Lady of the Nativity 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.
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🦎 Meet our newest enrolment… Pancake! 💙 Pancake is our resident blue-tongue lizard and, although we haven’t seen a school uniform yet, it has already mastered the morning arrival routine! Most mornings, Pancake can be found stretched out at the gate, soaking up the sunshine and keeping a close eye on students as they arrive. ☀️👀 Already a much-loved member of the OLN community, Pancake seems to have decided that the front gate is the perfect spot for a little morning people-watching. Welcome to OLN, Pancake — we’re so glad you’ve joined us! 💙🦎
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Discover Our Lady of the Nativity - a welcoming community where students are known, supported and inspired to learn and grow. With dedicated teachers, engaging programs and a focus on building confidence and a love of learning, we help every child reach their full potential. Enrolments now open - contact us today to find out more. We'd love to welcome you!
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