About the school
Yarrawarrah Public School is a community-focused institution that has catered to families in the Engadine suburb since its establishment in 1969. Recognised for its commitment to quality education, the school prides itself on a highly motivated and enthusiastic teaching staff who create tailored education programs to suit individual learning styles. The well-resourced environment includes a modern computer lab, interactive whiteboards, and innovative software that enhance the learning experience for students.
Educational Programs
The school offers a plethora of enriching programs, including Reading Recovery, Learning Support, and Gifted and Talented projects. Students can also participate in an array of extra-curricular activities such as French, chess, dance, drama, music, and environmental initiatives. The school encourages both competitive and non-competitive sporting activities, allowing all students to engage and thrive.
Community and Values
Yarrawarrah Public School is renowned for its nurturing and caring atmosphere. The strong partnerships with parents and the community foster a friendly environment where students are encouraged to cultivate valuable social skills. Additionally, the school provides a Before & After School Care program to support working families. With an emphasis on respect, self-discipline, and hard work, the school cultivates a community where every student is known and valued.
Through its various initiatives and supportive environment, Yarrawarrah Public School aims to ignite a love of learning and ensure every child reaches their potential in a holistic, inclusive educational setting.
Mission
The Yarrawarrah Public School learning community values the individuality and wellbeing of each student. Through high expectations, evidence-based practices, explicit teaching and a knowledge-based curriculum, we provide educational excellence and develop the potential of all students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Yarrawarrah Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Engadine High School 880 m
- B Marton Public School 1.1 km
- C Engadine Public School 1.5 km
- D Engadine West Public School 2.2 km
- E Loftus Public School 2.4 km
- F Heathcote East Public School 2.9 km
- G Cook School 2.9 km
- H Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre 3.0 km
- I Lucas Heights Community School 3.0 km
- J Heathcote High School 3.1 km
- K Woronora River Public School 3.6 km
- L Heathcote Public School 3.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 249 (118 girls, 131 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 249
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1081 (percentile 79)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 11% / 26% / 29% / 35%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 54
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 12%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 38 |
| Year 1 | 32 |
| Year 2 | 35 |
| Year 3 | 40 |
| Year 4 | 35 |
| Year 5 | 37 |
| Year 6 | 32 |
| Total | 249 |
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 | 249 | 118 | 131 | - | 1081 | 14.5 |
| 2024 | 245 | 110 | 135 | 94 | 1080 | 14.5 |
| 2023 | 251 | 115 | 136 | 95.2 | 1067 | 14.5 |
| 2022 | 249 | 122 | 127 | 91.8 | 1066 | 13.7 |
| 2021 | 245 | 119 | 126 | 94.9 | 1053 | 13.8 |
| 2020 | 266 | 127 | 139 | - | 1050 | 15 |
| 2019 | 293 | 135 | 158 | 95.2 | 1056 | 16 |
| 2018 | 295 | 146 | 149 | 94.9 | 1066 | 16 |
| 2017 | 297 | 155 | 142 | 95.6 | 1067 | 15.7 |
| 2016 | 283 | 152 | 131 | 95.6 | 1074 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | 269 | 144 | 125 | 96.2 | 1062 | 14.5 |
| 2014 | 265 | 138 | 127 | 96.6 | 1060 | 14.5 |
| 2013 | 228 | 126 | 102 | 95.6 | 1062 | 13.2 |
| 2012 | 183 | 98 | 85 | 95 | 1057 | 10.5 |
| 2011 | 171 | 93 | 78 | 95.9 | 1056 | 9.4 |
| 2010 | 167 | 83 | 84 | - | 1058 | 9.6 |
| 2009 | 160 | 77 | 83 | - | 1056 | 9.3 |
| 2008 | 149 | 68 | 81 | - | 1056 | 8.3 |
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.