About the school
St Ives North Public School is located in the leafy north shore of the Sydney Metropolitan Area, neighbouring the Ku-ring-gai National Park. Established in 1961, the school is committed to maintaining both academic and personal excellence. It boasts a diverse school population and is home to the Ku-ring-gai Unit for Gifted and Talented students, renowned for its four-year enrichment and extension program, started in 1991.
Commitment to Excellence
The school has earned the designation of an Apple School of Excellence and places a strong emphasis on technology and student welfare. It offers several programs designed to boost self-esteem and create a safe, happy learning environment. The school fosters strong partnerships with the parent community, ensuring active involvement in school activities.
Academic and Extra-Curricular Programs
St Ives North Public School is dedicated to providing Quality Teaching programs that emphasise innovation and best practices. The school has a wide range of outstanding extra-curricular programs, including sport, performing arts, and music, allowing students to develop their skills and passions. As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, the school has undergone significant upgrades, including enhancements to its facilities and programs aimed at improving student outcomes.
Mission
At St Ives North Public School, we are committed to nurturing a vibrant and inclusive learning community where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- St Ives North Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School 1.5 km
- B St Ives Park Public School 1.5 km
- C Turramurra North Public School 1.5 km
- D St Ives Public School 2.2 km
- E St Ives High School 2.4 km
- F Pymble Public School 2.6 km
- G Gordon East Public School 3.1 km
- H Ku-ring-gai High School 3.2 km
- I Wahroonga Public School 3.3 km
- J Warrawee Public School 4.1 km
- K Killara High School 4.3 km
- L Mimosa Public School 4.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 846 (412 girls, 434 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 846
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1164 (percentile 97)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 1% / 5% / 28% / 66%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 0
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 77%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 45.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 106 |
| Year 1 | 121 |
| Year 2 | 135 |
| Year 3 | 115 |
| Year 4 | 143 |
| Year 5 | 120 |
| Year 6 | 106 |
| Total | 846 |
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 | 846 | 412 | 434 | - | 1164 | 45.5 |
| 2024 | 863 | 408 | 455 | 93.9 | 1166 | 44.1 |
| 2023 | 871 | 421 | 450 | 94.2 | 1170 | 46.3 |
| 2022 | 872 | 443 | 429 | 91.4 | 1175 | 45.2 |
| 2021 | 901 | 455 | 446 | 95.7 | 1186 | 45.3 |
| 2020 | 875 | 455 | 420 | - | 1189 | 45.8 |
| 2019 | 929 | 471 | 458 | 95.3 | 1191 | 50.1 |
| 2018 | 917 | 444 | 473 | 95.9 | 1180 | 49.1 |
| 2017 | 884 | 413 | 471 | 96.3 | 1187 | 46.6 |
| 2016 | 903 | 433 | 470 | 96.1 | 1181 | 45.4 |
| 2015 | 854 | 411 | 443 | 95.2 | 1194 | 40.4 |
| 2014 | 773 | 377 | 396 | 96.3 | 1195 | 37.3 |
| 2013 | 739 | 355 | 384 | 95.6 | 1197 | 35.8 |
| 2012 | 695 | 327 | 368 | 95.7 | 1193 | 33 |
| 2011 | 694 | 332 | 362 | 96.2 | 1199 | 32.4 |
| 2010 | 657 | 314 | 343 | - | 1201 | 31.1 |
| 2009 | 653 | 310 | 343 | - | 1192 | 31.1 |
| 2008 | 642 | 310 | 332 | - | 1192 | 31.3 |
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.