About the school
Matthew Pearce Public School is situated in the Baulkham Hills area of north-western Sydney and is committed to nurturing the growth of children, families, and the broader community. The school fosters a culture of life-long learning and aims to provide an engaging environment in which students can participate in educationally sound and appropriate learning experiences. Students develop essential decision-making, critical thinking, technological, and communication skills, equipping them to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. High academic performance, as evidenced by NAPLAN results, showcases the school's success, with students achieving averages and growth rates above state means.
The school supports academically gifted students through two Opportunity Classes in Years 5 and 6. In addition to academic pursuits, Matthew Pearce Public School integrates technology into its classrooms and boasts a comprehensive creative arts program, all reflecting the community's high expectations for academic excellence within a positive, safe, and supportive environment.
Parents and families are integral to the school community, with teachers and support staff collaborating with them to create tailored learning plans that enable each child to learn in a manner that is most effective for them. The school offers a balanced curriculum, coupled with extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and technology clubs, aimed at promoting individual passions and skills. Through these initiatives, Matthew Pearce Public School strives to empower its students, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Matthew Pearce Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Seven Hills North Public School 812 m
- B Crestwood Public School 1.3 km
- C Model Farms High School 1.4 km
- D Jasper Road Public School 1.8 km
- E Seven Hills High School 1.8 km
- F Winston Heights Public School 1.9 km
- G Vardys Road Public School 1.9 km
- H Crestwood High School 2.0 km
- I Winston Hills Public School 2.3 km
- J William Rose School 2.7 km
- K Baulkham Hills High School 2.7 km
- L Seven Hills Public School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,270 (585 girls, 685 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,270
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1177 (percentile 98)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 1% / 6% / 23% / 70%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 0
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 91%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 67.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 142 |
| Year 1 | 179 |
| Year 2 | 163 |
| Year 3 | 204 |
| Year 4 | 189 |
| Year 5 | 199 |
| Year 6 | 194 |
| Total | 1,270 |
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 | 1,270 | 585 | 685 | - | 1177 | 67.8 |
| 2024 | 1,288 | 599 | 689 | 92.8 | 1175 | 68.4 |
| 2023 | 1,296 | 612 | 684 | 94 | 1175 | 69.4 |
| 2022 | 1,365 | 646 | 719 | 90.6 | 1177 | 71.4 |
| 2021 | 1,397 | 655 | 742 | 95.9 | 1180 | 72.9 |
| 2020 | 1,382 | 660 | 722 | - | 1182 | 72.3 |
| 2019 | 1,446 | 702 | 744 | 94.9 | 1182 | 74.4 |
| 2018 | 1,458 | 710 | 748 | 95.4 | 1168 | 74.3 |
| 2017 | 1,404 | 676 | 728 | 94.9 | 1179 | 70.5 |
| 2016 | 1,344 | 643 | 701 | 95.9 | 1169 | 67.6 |
| 2015 | 1,260 | 609 | 651 | 95.4 | 1169 | 63.6 |
| 2014 | 1,189 | 586 | 603 | 96.4 | 1164 | 60.1 |
| 2013 | 1,153 | 561 | 592 | 96.4 | 1171 | 58.2 |
| 2012 | 1,037 | 493 | 544 | 96.2 | 1164 | 52.8 |
| 2011 | 976 | 471 | 505 | 95.9 | 1165 | 47.5 |
| 2010 | 899 | 438 | 461 | - | 1164 | 43.8 |
| 2009 | 868 | 448 | 420 | - | 1135 | 42.8 |
| 2008 | 870 | 448 | 422 | - | 1135 | 43 |
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.