Strathfield South Public School

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Think of Others

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About the school

Strathfield South Public School is a large primary school located in Sydney's South West, welcoming students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The school is known for its dynamic and innovative approach to education, prioritising quality learning in a positive, safe, and respectful environment. This commitment is encapsulated in the school motto, "Think of Others."

Educational Focus

The highly dedicated staff at Strathfield South PS consistently deliver quality educational programs that include initiatives like Language, Learning and Literacy (L3) and Focus on Reading (FoR). The school promotes a culture of ongoing improvement, with a strong emphasis on professional learning regarding differentiation, data-informed planning, enrichment, and technology. This drive for excellence permeates every area of the curriculum, ensuring a broad range of learning opportunities tailored to meet each student's needs.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Outside the classroom, students can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that enhance their educational experience. Options include inter-school sports competitions, a K-2 strings program, three school bands, a ukulele group, public speaking, debating, chess, and three choirs.

Community Engagement

Strathfield South Public School enjoys a robust partnership with its dedicated Parents and Citizens Association. This collaboration not only supports educational programs through funds raised but also provides a meaningful avenue for community input in school policy and decision-making. The school values the importance of building strong connections with families to foster an inclusive atmosphere for all.

Mission

At Strathfield South Public School, we take charge of our learning, embrace new experiences together and challenge ourselves to improve every year. Our student community feels safe, supported and empowered to reach their full potential because every relationship is a shared responsibility and an opportunity to grow.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
423 (200 girls, 223 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
423
ICSEA What does this mean?
1084 (percentile 80)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
11% / 21% / 34% / 34%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
28.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
3.6

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 52
Year 1 51
Year 2 64
Year 3 64
Year 4 59
Year 5 62
Year 6 71
Total 423

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 423 200 223 - 1084 28.2
2024 504 240 264 91.9 1078 34.4
2023 584 269 315 92.8 1088 39.2
2022 630 283 347 90.2 1086 39.8
2021 686 317 369 94.1 1093 43
2020 717 340 377 - 1093 45.3
2019 780 362 418 93.7 1097 48
2018 801 388 413 95.5 1099 48.1
2017 790 395 395 95.6 1103 47.1
2016 805 392 413 95.8 1100 47.1
2015 814 414 400 95.7 1116 48.2
2014 806 405 401 96.9 1114 46.3
2013 824 403 421 97 1125 46.3
2012 806 413 393 95.1 1132 44.8
2011 801 388 413 95.7 1136 43.6
2010 813 413 400 - 1139 42.9
2009 816 405 411 - 1080 43.9
2008 830 418 412 - 1080 43.7

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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