Kensington Public School

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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

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%
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.

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