About the school
Darlinghurst Public School (DPS) is located in the vibrant Potts Point area near St. Vincent's Hospital. Established in 1883, the school is distinguished by its heritage classified buildings and a dominant camphor laurel tree that provides shade over the playground. With an enrolment of over 300 students, DPS embraces a diverse inner-city community and promotes excellence through best practice teaching.
Educational Commitment
Teachers at Darlinghurst Public School are dedicated to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that caters to the educational, emotional, and social needs of all students. The school prioritises quality teaching and innovative pedagogies, ensuring that students are engaged and challenged in a safe learning environment. The commitment to inclusive education extends to supporting students with additional needs and those identified as high potential or gifted learners.
Community Involvement
Darlinghurst Public School has a dynamic and committed parent community, which plays an integral role in school life. The active involvement of parents and the collaboration among staff, students, and families foster a sense of belonging and support. With a focus on tolerance and inclusion, the school values respect for others' rights, and students are encouraged to strive for personal improvement and academic excellence.
Unique Features
The school's mission is to help every student learn, grow, and succeed while offering a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The outdoor spaces, characterised by green surroundings and historical architecture, enhance the educational experience, making DPS a welcoming and engaging place for young learners.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Darlinghurst Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glenmore Road Public School 700 m
- B Crown Street Public School 860 m
- C Sydney Distance Education High School 869 m
- D Plunkett Street Public School 908 m
- E Paddington Public School 1.2 km
- F Sydney Distance Education Primary School 1.3 km
- G Bourke Street Public School 1.5 km
- H Sydney Boys High School 1.6 km
- I Double Bay Public School 1.7 km
- J Sydney Girls High School 1.8 km
- K Woollahra Public School 1.9 km
- L Conservatorium High School 1.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 210 (123 girls, 87 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 210
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1156 (percentile 96)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 2% / 10% / 26% / 62%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 3
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 33%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 33 |
| Year 1 | 29 |
| Year 2 | 27 |
| Year 3 | 22 |
| Year 4 | 41 |
| Year 5 | 26 |
| Year 6 | 32 |
| Total | 210 |
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 | 210 | 123 | 87 | - | 1156 | 13.6 |
| 2024 | 243 | 134 | 109 | 92.9 | 1157 | 14.6 |
| 2023 | 258 | 139 | 119 | 93.1 | 1148 | 15.7 |
| 2022 | 281 | 151 | 130 | 89.7 | 1149 | 14.9 |
| 2021 | 309 | 158 | 151 | 95 | 1156 | 17.2 |
| 2020 | 315 | 166 | 149 | - | 1153 | 17.4 |
| 2019 | 322 | 167 | 155 | 94.3 | 1154 | 17.6 |
| 2018 | 322 | 164 | 158 | 94.1 | 1153 | 17.6 |
| 2017 | 311 | 156 | 155 | 94.3 | 1153 | 17.2 |
| 2016 | 312 | 152 | 160 | 94 | 1157 | 17.1 |
| 2015 | 284 | 143 | 141 | 95.2 | 1154 | 15.4 |
| 2014 | 273 | 135 | 138 | 95.4 | 1155 | 15.4 |
| 2013 | 253 | 127 | 126 | 94.8 | 1174 | 14.3 |
| 2012 | 223 | 115 | 108 | 95.6 | 1179 | 18.1 |
| 2011 | 209 | 109 | 100 | 94.1 | 1165 | 18.1 |
| 2010 | 188 | 97 | 91 | - | 1163 | 16.7 |
| 2009 | 173 | 91 | 82 | - | 1155 | 16.2 |
| 2008 | 137 | 69 | 68 | - | 1155 | 13 |
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.