Hayes Park Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Hayes Park Public School is a vibrant educational institution located in Kanahooka, catering to students from Kindergarten through to Year 6. With an enrolment of 561 students, including 9% for whom English is an additional language and 8% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, the school prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
Dynamic Learning Environment
The school focuses on high-quality teaching and a comprehensive curriculum that ensures the well-being of children is prioritised. Students are organised into 22 mainstream classes and one support class, guided by dedicated teaching staff who collaborate to provide enriching learning experiences. The school is committed to evidence-based and differentiated approaches in literacy and numeracy, as well as inquiry-based learning that prepares students for future challenges.
Support and Well-Being
Hayes Park Public School implements the Positive Behaviour for Learning framework, promoting a harmonious school climate. The institution utilises funding strategically to enhance literacy and numeracy outcomes through dedicated intervention teams.
Exciting Future Developments
An exciting development in the pipeline is the construction of a new public preschool, expected to open its doors for the first time in Term 1 of 2027, to accommodate up to 40 children each day. This initiative is part of a broader NSW Government commitment to enhance early childhood education facilities across the state.
The school culture is further enriched by its close partnership with families and the local community, ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day.
Mission
Hayes Park Public School promotes equity and excellence while valuing resilience, respect, responsibility and safety. Our school community develops students who are successful, confident and creative individuals so that they will become active and informed citizens.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hayes Park Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kanahooka High School 1.1 km
- B Koonawarra Public School 1.3 km
- C Lakelands Public School 2.4 km
- D Berkeley West Public School 2.9 km
- E Dapto High School 2.9 km
- F Illawarra Sports High School 3.6 km
- G Dapto Public School 3.6 km
- H Farmborough Road Public School 3.9 km
- I Berkeley Public School 3.9 km
- J Mount Brown Public School 4.0 km
- K Lake Heights Public School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 601 (283 girls, 318 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 601
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 972 (percentile 34)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 40% / 35% / 18% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 109
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 33.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 75 |
| Year 1 | 75 |
| Year 2 | 84 |
| Year 3 | 93 |
| Year 4 | 104 |
| Year 5 | 93 |
| Year 6 | 77 |
| Total | 601 |
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 | 601 | 283 | 318 | - | 972 | 33.9 |
| 2024 | 608 | 294 | 314 | 89.1 | 976 | 32.7 |
| 2023 | 594 | 292 | 302 | 90.8 | 977 | 32.8 |
| 2022 | 606 | 291 | 315 | 86.5 | 971 | 33.8 |
| 2021 | 587 | 278 | 309 | 92 | 967 | 32.2 |
| 2020 | 564 | 284 | 280 | - | 972 | 31 |
| 2019 | 549 | 267 | 282 | 93.2 | 965 | 30.9 |
| 2018 | 554 | 267 | 287 | 93.4 | 972 | 30.9 |
| 2017 | 541 | 259 | 282 | 94 | 968 | 29.1 |
| 2016 | 517 | 250 | 267 | 94 | 969 | 28.7 |
| 2015 | 538 | 250 | 288 | 94 | 965 | 28.8 |
| 2014 | 523 | 246 | 277 | 94.2 | 971 | 28.7 |
| 2013 | 527 | 249 | 278 | 94 | 980 | 29.8 |
| 2012 | 517 | 256 | 261 | 93.5 | 972 | 28.1 |
| 2011 | 512 | 253 | 259 | 93.5 | 973 | 27.9 |
| 2010 | 490 | 236 | 254 | - | 975 | 25.9 |
| 2009 | 493 | 225 | 268 | - | 1007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 481 | 227 | 254 | - | 1007 | 24.8 |
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.