About the school
Hurstville Public School has been providing quality education since 1876 and is located in the southern suburbs of Sydney, within walking distance of the main shopping centre. Catering to over 1,000 students, ninety-five percent of whom come from non-English language backgrounds, the school predominantly serves a Chinese cultural community. Hurstville Public School offers four Opportunity Classes for gifted and talented students, as well as four Special Education classes for students with special needs.
The experienced teaching staff focus on creating quality learning experiences tailored to the diverse needs of their students. The school's mission emphasises providing education in a happy, secure, and flexible environment that encourages individuals to 'strive for success'. The core values upheld at the school are respect, responsibility, and learning.
Hurstville Public School prides itself on its academic achievements and its commitment to inclusive education. The school provides a range of extra-curricular activities, including band, dance, choir, chess, debating, public speaking, environment club, and representative sport. The school maintains strong partnerships with parents, encouraging their involvement in school events and decision-making processes. Student leadership and well-being are priorities, with a proactive approach to 'positive behaviour for learning'.
Mission
At Hurstville Public School, we strive to transform lives socially, emotionally, and academically. Our school empowers every student to succeed as respectful, responsible learners. Through a culture of equity and excellence, we foster student growth, wellbeing and collaboration, equipping students with the skills for meaningful, lifelong success.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hurstville Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Georges River College, Hurstville Campus 224 m
- B Sydney Technical High School 379 m
- C Woniora Road School 989 m
- D Carlton Public School 1.1 km
- E Hurstville South Public School 1.4 km
- F Blakehurst High School 1.8 km
- G Carlton South Public School 1.9 km
- H Kingsgrove High School 2.0 km
- I Kingsgrove Public School 2.1 km
- J Hurstville Grove Infants School 2.1 km
- K Blakehurst Public School 2.1 km
- L Penshurst Public School 2.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,048 (478 girls, 570 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,048
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1102 (percentile 85)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 17% / 35% / 40%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 30
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 99%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 68.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 122 |
| Year 1 | 124 |
| Year 2 | 137 |
| Year 3 | 144 |
| Year 4 | 151 |
| Year 5 | 203 |
| Year 6 | 167 |
| Total | 1,048 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,048 | 478 | 570 | - | 1102 | 68.4 |
| 2024 | 1,092 | 496 | 596 | 91.7 | 1104 | 70.6 |
| 2023 | 1,118 | 522 | 596 | 93.7 | 1100 | 72.5 |
| 2022 | 1,150 | 550 | 600 | 90.7 | 1098 | 72.9 |
| 2021 | 1,168 | 547 | 621 | 95.9 | 1104 | 73 |
| 2020 | 1,222 | 589 | 633 | - | 1101 | 75.9 |
| 2019 | 1,234 | 592 | 642 | 93.9 | 1099 | 75.2 |
| 2018 | 1,271 | 606 | 665 | 95 | 1087 | 76.9 |
| 2017 | 1,250 | 590 | 660 | 95 | 1100 | 74.3 |
| 2016 | 1,230 | 555 | 675 | 95.1 | 1082 | 72.5 |
| 2015 | 1,180 | 539 | 641 | 95.2 | 1099 | 70.5 |
| 2014 | 1,137 | 516 | 621 | 95.7 | 1091 | 66.9 |
| 2013 | 1,103 | 496 | 607 | 95.8 | 1095 | 65.2 |
| 2012 | 1,072 | 487 | 585 | 95.3 | 1103 | 62.4 |
| 2011 | 1,018 | 465 | 553 | 95.8 | 1098 | 58.2 |
| 2010 | 1,030 | 485 | 545 | - | 1104 | 59.4 |
| 2009 | 1,077 | 519 | 558 | - | 1059 | 61.1 |
| 2008 | 1,089 | 525 | 564 | - | 1059 | 62.5 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.