About the school
Unanderra Public School is a centre of quality education serving the Unanderra and Cordeaux Heights communities. The school prides itself on the care and learning provided for all students and enjoys an active, supportive community. It teaches an inclusive and comprehensive curriculum strongly based in literacy and numeracy, supported by current technologies and underpinned by cutting edge student welfare initiatives.
Foundation Values
Unanderra Public School's foundation values focus on quality, equity, participation, the provision of a caring school community, and the opportunity for all children to reach their potential. The school's positive culture encourages students to do their 'personal best' in all aspects of school life, including academic endeavours across the key learning areas, performing arts, and sporting opportunities.
Community Engagement
The school fosters strong relationships among students, staff, and the community, creating an environment of mutual respect and high expectation for learning, which includes a strong moral code. The principal, Anissa Rajendra, highlights that the school has proudly served the community for almost 150 years, emphasizing a nurturing, engaging education where every child is known, valued, and cared for.
Unanderra Public School is not only focused on academic success but also on empowering students as lifelong learners and responsible citizens while honouring the Aboriginal history of the area. The motto, 'Strive to Achieve', embodies the school's commitment to belonging, growth, and wellbeing across the school community.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Unanderra Public School embraces a shared vision of connectedness that strengthens the capacity of students to promote their emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.
Location & Catchment Area
- Unanderra Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Farmborough Road Public School 1.7 km
- B Figtree Public School 1.9 km
- C Figtree High School 2.0 km
- D Mount Kembla Public School 2.2 km
- E Figtree Heights Public School 2.5 km
- F Nareena Hills Public School 2.5 km
- G Lindsay Park Public School 3.0 km
- H Mount St Thomas Public School 3.4 km
- I Berkeley West Public School 3.4 km
- J Wollongong West Public School 4.1 km
- K Mount Keira Public School 4.3 km
- L Illawarra Sports High School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 348 (178 girls, 170 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 348
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 992 (percentile 43)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 33% / 31% / 25% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 95
- Indigenous students
- 11%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 22%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 22.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 60 |
| Year 1 | 52 |
| Year 2 | 47 |
| Year 3 | 49 |
| Year 4 | 48 |
| Year 5 | 47 |
| Year 6 | 45 |
| Total | 348 |
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 | 348 | 178 | 170 | - | 992 | 22.8 |
| 2024 | 354 | 188 | 166 | 89.7 | 996 | 22.6 |
| 2023 | 358 | 196 | 162 | 90.7 | 993 | 20.4 |
| 2022 | 378 | 198 | 180 | 85.7 | 993 | 21.8 |
| 2021 | 374 | 187 | 187 | 91.5 | 991 | 21.3 |
| 2020 | 371 | 179 | 192 | - | 986 | 21.3 |
| 2019 | 369 | 180 | 189 | 92.6 | 986 | 21.3 |
| 2018 | 381 | 180 | 201 | 92.7 | 995 | 21.3 |
| 2017 | 401 | 192 | 209 | 94.1 | 988 | 22.1 |
| 2016 | 413 | 201 | 212 | 93.2 | 994 | 21.9 |
| 2015 | 436 | 216 | 220 | 94 | 997 | 23.3 |
| 2014 | 457 | 237 | 220 | 94.9 | 1003 | 24.9 |
| 2013 | 467 | 245 | 222 | 94.5 | 1010 | 25.9 |
| 2012 | 482 | 248 | 234 | 94.6 | 1008 | 26.7 |
| 2011 | 489 | 249 | 240 | 93.8 | 1010 | 27.6 |
| 2010 | 496 | 248 | 248 | - | 1010 | 26.7 |
| 2009 | 510 | 250 | 260 | - | 1030 | 28.7 |
| 2008 | 521 | 257 | 264 | - | 1030 | 29.8 |
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.