About the school
Summer Hill Public School is a large inner-western city school serving a culturally diverse community of approximately 650 students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a world-class primary education that fosters knowledge, skills, and values, encouraging students to grow as caring individuals who enjoy the learning process.
Academic Excellence and Enrichment
The school focuses on academic excellence and offers Opportunity Classes for Years 5 and 6, providing students with a strong academic foundation. In addition to traditional learning, Summer Hill Public School provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including music, drama, and sport. Specialist teachers in these subjects ensure that students have ample opportunities to explore their interests and talents.
Community and Inclusivity
Equity, social justice, and cultural celebration are integral to the school community. The Parents' and Citizens' Association plays a vital role in supporting the school, reinforcing the connection between the school and the wider community. Summer Hill Public School aims to create a welcoming environment where every child feels known and valued, fostering a sense of belonging that extends beyond the classroom.
Vision for the Future
The vision of Summer Hill Public School is to create a nurturing learning environment where students are encouraged to set meaningful goals and take pride in their achievements. A strong emphasis is placed on student voice, collaboration, and personal growth, preparing students to navigate future challenges as responsible citizens.
Mission
At Summer Hill Public School, we are committed to ongoing improvement. We have high expectations to ensure all students are known, valued and cared for. We create positive teaching and learning environments that enable the development of healthy, happy, successful and productive individuals, who have a positive sense of belonging. We continually seek to improve ourselves and our practice to provide opportunities for students to achieve meaningful goals, and equip them for the future.
Location & Catchment Area
- Summer Hill Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Ashfield Boys High School 928 m
- B Yeo Park Infants School 933 m
- C Lewisham Public School 968 m
- D Ashfield Public School 978 m
- E Dulwich Hill Public School 1.2 km
- F Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design 1.2 km
- G Petersham Public School 1.3 km
- H NSW School of Languages 1.3 km
- I Canterbury Boys High School 1.4 km
- J Kegworth Public School 1.5 km
- K Ashbury Public School 1.6 km
- L Fort Street High School 1.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 662 (329 girls, 333 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 662
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1167 (percentile 97)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 1% / 9% / 24% / 66%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 4
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 56%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 37.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 101 |
| Year 1 | 99 |
| Year 2 | 96 |
| Year 3 | 93 |
| Year 4 | 87 |
| Year 5 | 84 |
| Year 6 | 102 |
| Total | 662 |
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 | 662 | 329 | 333 | - | 1167 | 37.2 |
| 2024 | 653 | 331 | 322 | 93.3 | 1165 | 36.2 |
| 2023 | 659 | 329 | 330 | 93.6 | 1155 | 35.9 |
| 2022 | 638 | 303 | 335 | 90.4 | 1168 | 34.7 |
| 2021 | 692 | 341 | 351 | 95 | 1155 | 37 |
| 2020 | 725 | 358 | 367 | - | 1151 | 38.4 |
| 2019 | 761 | 377 | 384 | 95.2 | 1153 | 39.2 |
| 2018 | 776 | 404 | 372 | 95.4 | 1164 | 40.2 |
| 2017 | 807 | 411 | 396 | 96 | 1161 | 40.9 |
| 2016 | 824 | 411 | 413 | 95.6 | 1157 | 40.4 |
| 2015 | 830 | 407 | 423 | 95.7 | 1169 | 40 |
| 2014 | 800 | 394 | 406 | 95.9 | 1172 | 39.6 |
| 2013 | 779 | 381 | 398 | 96 | 1174 | 38.4 |
| 2012 | 764 | 362 | 402 | 95.7 | 1178 | 38.4 |
| 2011 | 754 | 363 | 391 | 95.5 | 1184 | 37.2 |
| 2010 | 724 | 347 | 377 | - | 1187 | 36 |
| 2009 | 712 | 358 | 354 | - | 1128 | 34.8 |
| 2008 | 703 | 348 | 355 | - | 1128 | 34.6 |
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.