About the school
North Sydney Public School is located on Cammeraygal Country in Waverton on Sydney’s lower north shore, close to the North Sydney CBD. The school boasts a welcoming community that reflects rich cultural diversity and upholds values of inclusion, respect, and a strong sense of belonging for every student. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, it promotes core values of Care, Respect, and Ownership, which guide its programs, relationships, and daily practices.
The school is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring that every student achieves their personal best. Teachers at North Sydney Public School engage in ongoing professional development and apply evidence-based practices to provide strong educational outcomes. Curriculum differentiation is a key focus, enabling educators to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
The school features modern learning spaces, upgraded playground areas, a well-resourced library, and a versatile hall, all designed to create an engaging environment for students to learn, collaborate, and thrive. The active Parents and Citizens Association (P and C) plays a vital role in supporting school initiatives and enhancing community ties. Furthermore, as the school’s intake area is set to change for new enrolments from 2025, current students will remain unaffected, allowing for a seamless continuation of education for existing families. Overall, North Sydney Public School is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where every learner is valued and supported in their educational journey.
Mission
At North Sydney Public School, every student is known, valued and cared for. We foster a respectful and inclusive environment with high expectations, where students are supported to learn, grow and thrive as confident, resilient learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- North Sydney Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cammeraygal High School 301 m
- B North Sydney Girls High School 509 m
- C North Sydney Boys High School 715 m
- D Anzac Park Public School 1.1 km
- E Neutral Bay Public School 1.5 km
- F Naremburn School 1.7 km
- G Cammeray Public School 1.8 km
- H Royal North Shore Hospital School 2.0 km
- I Bradfield College 2.1 km
- J Greenwich Public School 2.1 km
- K Nicholson Street Public School 2.5 km
- L Northbridge Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 756 (360 girls, 396 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 756
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1144 (percentile 94)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 2% / 10% / 29% / 59%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 7
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 51%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 41.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 123 |
| Year 1 | 101 |
| Year 2 | 110 |
| Year 3 | 112 |
| Year 4 | 113 |
| Year 5 | 92 |
| Year 6 | 105 |
| Total | 756 |
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 | 756 | 360 | 396 | - | 1144 | 41.1 |
| 2024 | 723 | 343 | 380 | 92.9 | 1156 | 40.4 |
| 2023 | 748 | 358 | 390 | 93.1 | 1155 | 40.9 |
| 2022 | 768 | 359 | 409 | 91.1 | 1157 | 40.8 |
| 2021 | 822 | 392 | 430 | 95.1 | 1148 | 44.6 |
| 2020 | 857 | 422 | 435 | - | 1148 | 45.7 |
| 2019 | 887 | 456 | 431 | 94.5 | 1148 | 46.8 |
| 2018 | 855 | 439 | 416 | 95.1 | 1153 | 44.7 |
| 2017 | 881 | 445 | 436 | 94.5 | 1147 | 44.8 |
| 2016 | 816 | 402 | 414 | 95.1 | 1156 | 41 |
| 2015 | 785 | 387 | 398 | 95 | 1163 | 41.4 |
| 2014 | 751 | 374 | 377 | 95.9 | 1164 | 39 |
| 2013 | 724 | 376 | 348 | 96 | 1170 | 38.4 |
| 2012 | 690 | 360 | 330 | 95.3 | 1186 | 37.2 |
| 2011 | 677 | 339 | 338 | 95.8 | 1186 | 37.2 |
| 2010 | 650 | 333 | 317 | - | 1190 | 35.3 |
| 2009 | 639 | 339 | 300 | - | 1206 | 34.6 |
| 2008 | 598 | 303 | 295 | - | 1206 | 32.5 |
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.