Kensington Public School
We nurture every student, supporting them to learn, belong and succeed.
About the school
Kensington Public School is a comprehensive co-educational primary school that aims to empower every student with the knowledge and skills needed to reach their full potential in various aspects of learning. With a current enrolment of 451 students, the school embraces diversity, with 71% of its students coming from Language Backgrounds Other than English (LBOTE). The school prides itself on maintaining a strong reputation within the community, supported by a record of high academic success across mainstream and cross-curriculum achievements.
Core Values
At the heart of Kensington Public School are its core values of Honour, Knowledge, and Community. These principles guide all school practices and foster a collaborative learning environment. The school is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) institution, encouraging students to take ownership of their actions.
Enrichment Programs
Kensington Public School offers an extensive range of enrichment programs in music, public speaking, debating, and the performing arts. The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching through resources like laptops, tablets, 3D printing, and digital literacy programs enhances student engagement and collaboration in innovative design. Additionally, community language programs, including Modern Greek and Chinese, help students appreciate diverse cultures.
Supportive Community
The school benefits from an active parent community that contributes time, resources, and support for learning initiatives. The dedicated staff create a positive, inclusive, and caring learning environment where each student is recognised as an individual. They strive to nurture resilient, critical, and creative thinkers, preparing them to be responsible citizens and future-focused learners.
Mission
At Kensington Public School, we are committed to empowering every student with the knowledge, skills and values needed to achieve their full potential across all aspects of academic, social, emotional and physical learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Kensington Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Randwick Public School 1.5 km
- B Sydney Childrens Hospital School 1.7 km
- C Centennial Park School 1.7 km
- D Green Square Public School 1.7 km
- E Sydney Girls High School 1.8 km
- F Randwick High School 1.9 km
- G Rainbow Street Public School 2.0 km
- H Sydney Boys High School 2.0 km
- I Yudi Gunyi School 2.1 km
- J Daceyville Public School 2.2 km
- K Bourke Street Public School 2.3 km
- L Eastlakes Public School 2.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 381 (200 girls, 181 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 381
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1120 (percentile 89)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 5% / 15% / 33% / 47%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 21
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 68%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 22.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 50 |
| Year 1 | 54 |
| Year 2 | 59 |
| Year 3 | 68 |
| Year 4 | 56 |
| Year 5 | 43 |
| Year 6 | 51 |
| Total | 381 |
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 | 381 | 200 | 181 | - | 1120 | 22.4 |
| 2024 | 417 | 205 | 212 | 92.6 | 1121 | 24.1 |
| 2023 | 425 | 198 | 227 | 91.8 | 1121 | 24.5 |
| 2022 | 424 | 199 | 225 | 91 | 1124 | 24.4 |
| 2021 | 450 | 212 | 238 | 95.2 | 1118 | 26.2 |
| 2020 | 462 | 221 | 241 | - | 1127 | 27.4 |
| 2019 | 453 | 225 | 228 | 94.4 | 1120 | 26.1 |
| 2018 | 434 | 200 | 234 | 95.2 | 1127 | 25 |
| 2017 | 444 | 200 | 244 | 95.6 | 1146 | 26.7 |
| 2016 | 444 | 207 | 237 | 96.1 | 1129 | 26.5 |
| 2015 | 437 | 218 | 219 | 95.5 | 1135 | 25.1 |
| 2014 | 400 | 187 | 213 | 96.4 | 1131 | 23.4 |
| 2013 | 420 | 209 | 211 | 96.3 | 1146 | 24.2 |
| 2012 | 400 | 207 | 193 | 95.8 | 1160 | 23 |
| 2011 | 400 | 205 | 195 | 96.2 | 1156 | 23.2 |
| 2010 | 390 | 202 | 188 | - | 1159 | 23.2 |
| 2009 | 394 | 206 | 188 | - | 1076 | 21.9 |
| 2008 | 387 | 200 | 187 | - | 1076 | 23.2 |
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.