About the school
Gardeners Road Public School has been delivering excellence in education since 1883, serving the surrounding communities in Rosebery. The school prides itself on its multicultural and inclusive learning environment, where dedicated teachers and engaged parents collaborate to support all students' educational journeys. With an emphasis on academic excellence, Gardeners Road Public School focuses strongly on Literacy and Numeracy through explicit, systematic teaching, and tailored support programs.
Programs and Activities
The school offers a diverse range of learning experiences, including a celebrated Creative and Performing Arts program and a competitive sporting environment. The curriculum is designed to cater to the varied needs of its students, promoting both traditional and innovative learning methodologies.
A key feature of the school is its Support Unit, where skilled staff provide personalised programs for students with disabilities. This initiative ensures integration and support for students in both mainstream and support classes, fostering a sense of community and inclusion.
School Values
Aligned with its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, Gardeners Road Public School incorporates core values of kindness, responsibility, resilience, and success into all aspects of school life, creating a community where every student is valued and encouraged to achieve their personal best.
Mission
Gardeners Road Public School is dedicated to creating an inspiring environment where students develop kindness and resilience, empowering them to become confident and responsible students who achieve academic success in their personal learning journey.
Location & Catchment Area
- Gardeners Road Public School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A J J Cahill Memorial High School 833 m
- B Mascot Public School 1.0 km
- C Green Square Public School 1.6 km
- D Eastlakes Public School 1.7 km
- E Yudi Gunyi School 1.9 km
- F St Peters Public School 2.1 km
- G Alexandria Park Community School 2.2 km
- H Central Sydney Intensive English High School 2.3 km
- I John Brotchie Nursery School 2.5 km
- J Erskineville Public School 2.5 km
- K Botany Public School 2.5 km
- L Camdenville Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 393 (160 girls, 233 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 393
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1058 (percentile 71)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 15% / 24% / 33% / 29%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 50
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 65%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 31.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Year 1 | 52 |
| Year 2 | 66 |
| Year 3 | 60 |
| Year 4 | 67 |
| Year 5 | 59 |
| Year 6 | 46 |
| Total | 393 |
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 | 393 | 160 | 233 | - | 1058 | 31.7 |
| 2024 | 450 | 191 | 259 | 89.7 | 1067 | 34.3 |
| 2023 | 421 | 192 | 229 | 91.3 | 1059 | 32.3 |
| 2022 | 407 | 192 | 215 | 86.6 | 1059 | 31.9 |
| 2021 | 402 | 193 | 209 | 93.1 | 1052 | 30 |
| 2020 | 392 | 196 | 196 | - | 1049 | 29.7 |
| 2019 | 358 | 184 | 174 | 91.6 | 1038 | 25.3 |
| 2018 | 360 | 174 | 186 | 93.2 | 1028 | 26.4 |
| 2017 | 363 | 170 | 193 | 92.4 | 1031 | 25 |
| 2016 | 347 | 160 | 187 | 92.9 | 1029 | 24.3 |
| 2015 | 302 | 143 | 159 | 94.8 | 1019 | 22.1 |
| 2014 | 272 | 124 | 148 | 94.7 | 1015 | 20.4 |
| 2013 | 259 | 116 | 143 | 95.6 | 1026 | 19.8 |
| 2012 | 264 | 122 | 142 | 93.9 | 1015 | 20.2 |
| 2011 | 257 | 123 | 134 | 94 | 1014 | 19.6 |
| 2010 | 234 | 125 | 109 | - | 1005 | 18.2 |
| 2009 | 194 | 97 | 97 | - | 1015 | 17.1 |
| 2008 | 187 | 90 | 97 | - | 1015 | 16.2 |
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.