About the school
Annandale Public School is a growing and dynamic institution located in the inner west of Sydney. Since its establishment in 1886, the school has maintained a proud tradition of delivering quality public education to the children of the Annandale community. The campus features spacious and well-equipped playgrounds, alongside heritage and modern buildings including well-resourced classrooms. The school offers a Pre-School, Early Intervention Unit, Before and After-School Care facility, and a Learning Garden within its grounds.
The school is committed to developing confident and independent life-long learners. It provides students with a diverse range of effective teaching and learning experiences in an inclusive and supportive environment, where high expectations drive improvement in student outcomes. Opportunities are created for each child to maximise their skills across academic, artistic, cultural, and sporting domains while also developing leadership potential.
Students at Annandale Public School experience comprehensive programs in key learning areas such as English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and Its Environment, Creative and Practical Arts, and Health, Personal Development, Health & Physical Education. The school also offers strong welfare and integration programs, and students are encouraged to engage in various pursuits including computer technology, gardening and environmental issues, Italian language lessons, student leadership, debating, public speaking, band, choir, and recorder performance.
Annandale Public School prides itself on its dedicated staff and effective partnership with families and the wider community, which together foster a rich learning environment. The school continues to focus on continuous improvement and high standards, affirming its commitment to high-quality education.
Mission
At Annandale Public School, in partnership with our community, we prepare young people for rewarding lives as engaged citizens. Together, we are committed to supporting and improving the learning and wellbeing of every student.
Location & Catchment Area
- Annandale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bridge Road School 554 m
- B Annandale North Public School 900 m
- C Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School 1.1 km
- D Leichhardt Public School 1.1 km
- E Stanmore Public School 1.2 km
- F Forest Lodge Public School 1.2 km
- G Taverners Hill Infants School 1.2 km
- H Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus 1.2 km
- I Australia Street Infants School 1.3 km
- J Newtown North Public School 1.6 km
- K Fort Street High School 1.6 km
- L Newtown High School of Performing Arts 1.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 363 (182 girls, 181 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 363
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1145 (percentile 94)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 8% / 27% / 61%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 7
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 31%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 54 |
| Year 1 | 50 |
| Year 2 | 58 |
| Year 3 | 47 |
| Year 4 | 51 |
| Year 5 | 52 |
| Year 6 | 51 |
| Total | 363 |
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 | 363 | 182 | 181 | - | 1145 | 25.7 |
| 2024 | 377 | 186 | 191 | 92.9 | 1153 | 26.6 |
| 2023 | 408 | 203 | 205 | 92.1 | 1129 | 27.6 |
| 2022 | 397 | 195 | 202 | 91.1 | 1132 | 27.3 |
| 2021 | 409 | 195 | 214 | 94.9 | 1121 | 27.3 |
| 2020 | 410 | 199 | 211 | - | 1117 | 28.2 |
| 2019 | 402 | 180 | 222 | 94.8 | 1115 | 28.5 |
| 2018 | 400 | 187 | 213 | 94.9 | 1125 | 28.5 |
| 2017 | 392 | 187 | 205 | 95 | 1121 | 27.3 |
| 2016 | 372 | 176 | 196 | 94.6 | 1138 | 24.9 |
| 2015 | 377 | 192 | 185 | 93.5 | 1150 | 25.8 |
| 2014 | 365 | 195 | 170 | 93.9 | 1145 | 24.5 |
| 2013 | 360 | 188 | 172 | 94.9 | 1153 | 24.6 |
| 2012 | 338 | 178 | 160 | 94.1 | 1160 | 23.1 |
| 2011 | 307 | 164 | 143 | 95.6 | 1163 | 22 |
| 2010 | 284 | 152 | 132 | - | 1163 | 20.9 |
| 2009 | 249 | 132 | 117 | - | 1162 | 19.6 |
| 2008 | 231 | 123 | 108 | - | 1162 | 18.6 |
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.