About the school
Haberfield Public School is situated in an inner western suburb of Sydney and was established in 1910. Originally a demonstration school, it provides a warm and caring environment where children feel safe and happy. The school caters to the diverse needs of its students through a wide variety of educational programs aimed at fostering individual growth and achievements. Haberfield Public School is proud of its excellent academic track record and strives to bring out the best in each student through collaborative efforts involving students, staff, and the community. The school is committed to creating an enjoyable and stimulating atmosphere that promotes curiosity and a love for learning.
Educational Programs
Haberfield Public School offers a broad curriculum designed to empower students to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions. With access to various subjects and opportunities, students are encouraged to embrace challenges and develop resilience.
Community and Inclusivity
The school fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and support, ensuring that every student feels included and valued. The dedicated teaching staff, along with learning and wellbeing support teams, works closely with families to create tailored plans that meet individual learning needs.
Commitment to Excellence
Guided by a philosophy of ‘Building on Success,’ Haberfield Public School maintains a strong tradition of academic excellence. The school is dedicated to ensuring that every child learns, grows, and belongs within a supportive learning community, thus preparing them to thrive in a constantly changing world.
Mission
Haberfield Public School is Building on Success, empowering a learning community where every student learns, grows and belongs through excellence, innovation and opportunity.
Location & Catchment Area
- Haberfield Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Dobroyd Point Public School 835 m
- B Ashfield Boys High School 1.2 km
- C Ashfield Public School 1.3 km
- D Kegworth Public School 1.4 km
- E Five Dock Public School 1.5 km
- F Croydon Public School 1.8 km
- G Summer Hill Public School 1.8 km
- H Burwood Girls High School 2.0 km
- I Fort Street High School 2.1 km
- J Russell Lea Public School 2.2 km
- K Lucas Gardens School 2.2 km
- L NSW School of Languages 2.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 542 (279 girls, 263 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 542
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1125 (percentile 90)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 14% / 31% / 51%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 19
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 56%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 33
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 85 |
| Year 1 | 68 |
| Year 2 | 88 |
| Year 3 | 70 |
| Year 4 | 92 |
| Year 5 | 66 |
| Year 6 | 73 |
| Total | 542 |
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 | 542 | 279 | 263 | - | 1125 | 33 |
| 2024 | 561 | 288 | 273 | 92.1 | 1129 | 33.1 |
| 2023 | 599 | 297 | 302 | 93.6 | 1131 | 35.9 |
| 2022 | 611 | 298 | 313 | 91 | 1133 | 35.6 |
| 2021 | 645 | 311 | 334 | 95.7 | 1134 | 38.2 |
| 2020 | 654 | 314 | 340 | - | 1137 | 37.8 |
| 2019 | 670 | 338 | 332 | 94.7 | 1133 | 39.4 |
| 2018 | 637 | 317 | 320 | 96.1 | 1139 | 37.3 |
| 2017 | 623 | 311 | 312 | 96.1 | 1148 | 36.7 |
| 2016 | 649 | 337 | 312 | 96.2 | 1139 | 37.7 |
| 2015 | 627 | 335 | 292 | 96.2 | 1140 | 37 |
| 2014 | 615 | 331 | 284 | 97.1 | 1128 | 37 |
| 2013 | 610 | 329 | 281 | 97 | 1143 | 37.2 |
| 2012 | 592 | 311 | 281 | 96.6 | 1152 | 35.7 |
| 2011 | 589 | 292 | 297 | 96.7 | 1153 | 35.9 |
| 2010 | 588 | 286 | 302 | - | 1158 | 36 |
| 2009 | 593 | 282 | 311 | - | 1108 | 36 |
| 2008 | 570 | 270 | 300 | - | 1108 | 35.1 |
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.