NSW Eastern vs Western Division School Dates
NSW is the one state where the Eastern and Western Division split materially changes the start of the school year. This page compares the affected periods without duplicating the full NSW calendar.
What changes between the divisions
The material difference is the summer holiday and Term 1 start. Other major holiday periods generally align, but families should confirm their school division before relying on the date.
The NSW state pages keep Eastern and Western Division variants separate in the tables and calendar downloads.
How to identify your division
Western Division schools are mainly in the far west of NSW. If the school or Department source is unclear, confirm directly with the school before booking care or travel.
School development days are separate staff days and should not be silently merged into the holiday range.