About the school
Wahroonga Public School welcomes students from Kindergarten to Year 6, situated in Sydney's leafy north shore area, and known locally as 'The Bush School' due to its unique environment featuring an ancient blue-gum high forest. The school offers a vibrant educational experience within the NSW government public education system, providing excellent facilities such as swimming pools, dedicated Information and Communications Technology labs, music rooms, a large outdoor amphitheatre, and an expansive hall.
The school prides itself on quality teaching in a supportive learning environment that values creativity and critical thinking. It promotes student engagement and ownership of learning through innovative programs, supporting a culture of academic excellence. The school’s reputation is bolstered by outstanding academic results, sporting successes, and extensive creative arts programs. Specialised programs are offered in music, ICT, and enrichment, with a strong emphasis on participation in band and choir activities.
Wahroonga Public School prioritises student wellbeing, focusing on responsibility, cooperation, achievement, and citizenship. The strong partnership with the parent community enhances the school's positive atmosphere, allowing it to work collaboratively for the benefit of the students. Founded in 1944, the school embraces diversity and is dedicated to inclusive education, enabling all students to thrive in their academic and personal lives.
Mission
We work together within a happy and supportive educational environment to ensure every student realises their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wahroonga Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Warrawee Public School 1.7 km
- B Waitara Public School 1.8 km
- C Turramurra North Public School 1.8 km
- D Pymble Public School 2.2 km
- E Normanhurst Boys High School 2.6 km
- F Hornsby Girls High School 2.7 km
- G Normanhurst Public School 2.9 km
- H Clarke Road School 3.1 km
- I Hornsby South Public School 3.1 km
- J Asquith High School 3.2 km
- K St Ives North Public School 3.3 km
- L Hornsby High School 3.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 508 (240 girls, 268 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 508
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1156 (percentile 96)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 2% / 9% / 26% / 63%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 4
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 46%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 31.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 65 |
| Year 1 | 64 |
| Year 2 | 64 |
| Year 3 | 82 |
| Year 4 | 83 |
| Year 5 | 87 |
| Year 6 | 63 |
| Total | 508 |
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 | 508 | 240 | 268 | - | 1156 | 31.7 |
| 2024 | 528 | 251 | 277 | 92 | 1160 | 31.5 |
| 2023 | 574 | 271 | 303 | 93 | 1164 | 33.8 |
| 2022 | 639 | 307 | 332 | 91.4 | 1165 | 36 |
| 2021 | 686 | 328 | 358 | 95.4 | 1156 | 39.1 |
| 2020 | 703 | 325 | 378 | - | 1158 | 37 |
| 2019 | 696 | 330 | 366 | 95.2 | 1158 | 36.9 |
| 2018 | 732 | 351 | 381 | 95.4 | 1161 | 36.4 |
| 2017 | 714 | 340 | 374 | 95.8 | 1176 | 35.1 |
| 2016 | 722 | 353 | 369 | 95.9 | 1168 | 35.6 |
| 2015 | 717 | 354 | 363 | 95 | 1177 | 34.2 |
| 2014 | 723 | 350 | 373 | 96.2 | 1172 | 34.7 |
| 2013 | 728 | 349 | 379 | 96.1 | 1179 | 35.7 |
| 2012 | 689 | 320 | 369 | 96.2 | 1169 | 32.8 |
| 2011 | 673 | 317 | 356 | 95.7 | 1172 | 33 |
| 2010 | 675 | 305 | 370 | - | 1176 | 32 |
| 2009 | 688 | 317 | 371 | - | 1208 | 33.2 |
| 2008 | 681 | 315 | 366 | - | 1208 | 33.2 |
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.