About the school
Plunkett Street Public School is a small inner-city school located in the harbour-side suburb of Woolloomooloo. The school provides a safe and caring environment where everyone is welcome. Plunkett Street Public School celebrates its diverse school community, and the school motto, "Togetherness," reflects the collaboration between students, staff, families, and the community that has been achieved to provide a quality educational learning environment.
Learning Environment
The classrooms at Plunkett Street Public School are extremely well-resourced, creating an exciting and engaging atmosphere where students take pride in their achievements. Teaching and learning are organised in small groups to cater for individual differences, with intensive support and acceleration offered based on student needs. All achievements are individualised and recognised, ensuring that every student feels valued.
Commitment to Wellbeing
The school maintains a strong commitment to developing competencies across all Key Learning Areas, promoting student wellbeing, empathy, and respect for others. The positive school culture is reflected in the supportive relationships among students, staff, and families, enhancing both academic and emotional growth.
Community Engagement
Plunkett Street Public School values its strong community partnerships, which enhance the learning experience and support student wellbeing. Collaboration with local organisations and community members enriches educational opportunities and fosters a welcoming environment where students can connect, learn, and thrive beyond the classroom.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our commitment to wellbeing and inclusive practices has resulted in improved student engagement, supportive classrooms, and a welcoming environment for our diverse community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Plunkett Street Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sydney Distance Education High School 71 m
- B Darlinghurst Public School 908 m
- C Conservatorium High School 1.0 km
- D Crown Street Public School 1.3 km
- E Glenmore Road Public School 1.5 km
- F Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre 1.8 km
- G Fort Street Public School 1.8 km
- H Sydney Distance Education Primary School 1.8 km
- I Double Bay Public School 2.0 km
- J Paddington Public School 2.1 km
- K Bourke Street Public School 2.2 km
- L Sydney Boys High School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 73 (35 girls, 38 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 73
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 968 (percentile 32)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 32% / 33% / 23% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 91
- Indigenous students
- 27%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 58%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 12 |
| Year 1 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 |
| Year 4 | 15 |
| Year 5 | 9 |
| Year 6 | 14 |
| Total | 73 |
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 | 73 | 35 | 38 | - | 968 | 5.3 |
| 2024 | 75 | 27 | 48 | 85.1 | 959 | 6.4 |
| 2023 | 79 | 28 | 51 | 85.6 | 952 | 5.3 |
| 2022 | 71 | 24 | 47 | 83.1 | 950 | 5.2 |
| 2021 | 74 | 31 | 43 | 86.3 | 973 | 5.2 |
| 2020 | 68 | 32 | 36 | - | 966 | 5.2 |
| 2019 | 60 | 28 | 32 | 84.2 | 952 | 5.1 |
| 2018 | 51 | 22 | 29 | 88.5 | 915 | 5.1 |
| 2017 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 83.3 | 879 | 4 |
| 2016 | 38 | 19 | 19 | 91.5 | 939 | 3.9 |
| 2015 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 93.8 | 867 | 3.9 |
| 2014 | 44 | 24 | 20 | 88.8 | 874 | 3.9 |
| 2013 | 49 | 27 | 22 | 91.2 | 887 | 5 |
| 2012 | 46 | 22 | 24 | 87.8 | 946 | 3.8 |
| 2011 | 40 | 19 | 21 | 89.2 | 878 | 3.8 |
| 2010 | 44 | 19 | 25 | - | 878 | 3.8 |
| 2009 | 42 | 16 | 26 | - | 991 | 3.8 |
| 2008 | 47 | 20 | 27 | - | 991 | 4.8 |
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.