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
- Strathfield South Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Enfield Public School 939 m
- B Chalmers Road School 1.3 km
- C Strathfield South High School 1.4 km
- D Marie Bashir Public School 1.8 km
- E Strathfield Girls High School 1.9 km
- F Burwood Public School 2.0 km
- G Belmore North Public School 2.1 km
- H Wangee Park School 2.2 km
- I Belmore Boys High School 2.2 km
- J Croydon Park Public School 2.2 km
- K Harcourt Public School 2.3 km
- L Chullora Public School 2.3 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 43
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 91%
- 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.