Good Shepherd Primary School, Plumpton 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), Good Shepherd recorded an impressive average NAPLAN improvement of 95 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 Good Shepherd 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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08 Oct 2026
From Facebook
Year 6 Buzz Wire Games π‘ Check out some of the amazing buzz wire games our Year 6 students made as a part of their Science and Technology unit in Term 3! They loved showing their work to the families who were able to join us, and explaining their scientific thinking and the creative process behind their designed. Well done Year 6!
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08 Oct 2026
From Facebook
Year 6 Buzz Wire Games π‘ Check out some of the amazing buzz wire games our Year 6 students made as a part of their Science and Technology unit in Term 3! They loved showing their work to the families who were able to join us, and explaining their scientific thinking and the creative process behind their designed. Well done Year 6!
06 Oct 2026
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A moment for the learning ππβοΈ We are counting down the days till our students return next week!
29 Sep 2026
From Facebook
What a busy term we had at Good Shepherd in Term 3! There were so many moments to celebrate, from whole school events, to incursions, excursions, the annual school spelling bee, public speaking competition and sports days! Thank you to everyone who makes these moments possible, from the teachers, teaching assistants, office staff, students and the parents who support the school and its students!
28 Sep 2026
Celebrating 40 years of Voice of Youth and the power of student voice
Six Year 6 students from 58 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Primary schools came together at St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens on 22 September for the Voice of Youth Grand Final, showcasing their public speaking skills through a series of thoughtful and engaging speeches.
25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
Wishing everyone a lovely break! The Good Shepherd team want to thank everyone for a wonderful term of learning and fun, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday 13 October.
24 Sep 2026
From Facebook
Grandparent's Day/ Multicultural Day at Good Shepherd! Last week, we had an enormous celebration, celebrating our Grandparents, as well as Multicultural Day and the Parent Group Bake Sale- all on the one day! We were blessed to have a beautiful, sunny day and plenty of special visitors. Students paraded in their cultural dress, families visited open classrooms and joined their children on the playground, before heading to the church for a liturgy. Thank you to all who joined us, and a special thank you to all of the students and families who joined us in their cultural dress. What a beautiful display of what makes Good Shepherd special!
22 Sep 2026
From Facebook
We loved hosting all of our Good Shepherd Dads earlier this month. Thank you to all who joined us for morning tea, open classrooms and a liturgy in the church! Our visitors were thanked for the everyday actions that sometimes go unnoticed, and were reminded that fatherhood is not simply about a title. It is about the love, presence and example that we give to a child. Children were encouraged to reach out and thank their Dad, Granddad, or Father Figure because sometimes the simplest words like "thank you" mean the most. From all of us here at Good Shepherd, we wish you all a very happy (belated) Father's Day, and thank you for the role that you play in your children's lives!
15 Sep 2026
From Facebook
Exciting things are happening at Good Shepherd! πΈ We loved showing off our school on Friday, while filming a new promotional video for our school. Thank you to the children, teachers and parents who participated in the filming on Friday.
11 Sep 2026
From Facebook
π¨ Have you forgotten to enrol for Kindergarten 2027? π¨ Please contact the school urgently if you are looking at enrolling your child at Good Shepherd in 2027, places are limited and we are nearing capacity! We are also accepting enrolments in other grades, with limited places across grades 1 - 6. Please complete the enrolment forms online, or contact the school for support. We can't wait to meet you!
09 Sep 2026
From Facebook
STEM Showcase π©βπ»π¨βπ» Thank you to Mr Rainert, Mr Pestano and our brilliant STEM Group students for presenting their work to us during our recent STEM Showcase! Students from across Primary grades had the opportunity to explore a range of student work created by our STEM Group, including STEM challenge projects, interactive Scratch programs, Ozobots and RVR+ rovers. Students were able to see how coding, design and engineering can be used to create, test and improve exciting solutions. During the Showcase, there was a short demonstration of the schoolβs 3D printer. Students were able to see how a digital design becomes a physical object using Tinkercad. We look forward to presenting a similar Showcase later in the year, targeted towards our Infants students.