About the school
Pagewood Public School is a welcoming and inclusive environment that actively partners with the community to support its students' educational journeys. Serving parts of Pagewood and Botany, the school offers a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Its nurturing atmosphere combines a country school feel with the resources of a metropolitan institution, allowing students to excel academically and personally.
Educational Focus
The school prioritises excellence in literacy and numeracy, while also ensuring students receive a well-rounded education that includes science and technology, human society and its environment, as well as creative and practical arts. To cater to individual learning needs, Pagewood Public School allocates a Learning and Support Teacher for 2.5 days each week, focusing primarily on literacy and numeracy support.
Community Involvement
The school prides itself on its community involvement, with many students having familial ties to Pagewood Public School. With a relatively low enrolment, the school is able to foster personal connections and encourage family participation in the educational process, thereby strengthening the community ties. Extra-curricular activities enhance this community feel, with offerings such as band, choir, public speaking, and sporting events.
Commitment to Growth
The commitment of Pagewood Public School to its students' success is evident in its engagement with families to ensure tailored learning plans are developed. The staff emphasise core values of empathy, resilience, and respect, nurturing students to become confident and productive members of society. With a strong focus on lifelong learning, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for future challenges.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school proudly serves the Pagewood and parts of the Botany community, offering a high-quality, comprehensive education.
Location & Catchment Area
- Pagewood Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Banksmeadow Public School 1.5 km
- B Eastlakes Public School 1.6 km
- C John Brotchie Nursery School 1.7 km
- D Botany Public School 1.8 km
- E South Sydney High School 1.9 km
- F Daceyville Public School 1.9 km
- G J J Cahill Memorial High School 2.0 km
- H Matraville Public School 2.0 km
- I Maroubra Junction Public School 2.4 km
- J Mascot Public School 2.5 km
- K Gardeners Road Public School 2.8 km
- L Rainbow Street Public School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 207 (105 girls, 102 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 207
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1085 (percentile 80)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 11% / 21% / 29% / 38%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 34
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 47%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Year 1 | 29 |
| Year 2 | 32 |
| Year 3 | 34 |
| Year 4 | 25 |
| Year 5 | 28 |
| Year 6 | 38 |
| Total | 207 |
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 | 207 | 105 | 102 | - | 1085 | 11.7 |
| 2024 | 251 | 127 | 124 | 92.6 | 1085 | 14.1 |
| 2023 | 292 | 147 | 145 | 92.9 | 1094 | 16.3 |
| 2022 | 307 | 160 | 147 | 89.9 | 1096 | 16.4 |
| 2021 | 330 | 164 | 166 | 94.7 | 1104 | 17.4 |
| 2020 | 334 | 163 | 171 | - | 1105 | 18.7 |
| 2019 | 313 | 154 | 159 | 95.2 | 1099 | 16.9 |
| 2018 | 285 | 152 | 133 | 95.5 | 1095 | 15.4 |
| 2017 | 253 | 134 | 119 | 95.6 | 1109 | 14.7 |
| 2016 | 284 | 146 | 138 | 95.3 | 1093 | 15.2 |
| 2015 | 251 | 127 | 124 | 95.8 | 1084 | 14.5 |
| 2014 | 233 | 117 | 116 | 97 | 1091 | 13.3 |
| 2013 | 201 | 104 | 97 | 96.8 | 1066 | 12.3 |
| 2012 | 182 | 86 | 96 | 96 | 1051 | 10.5 |
| 2011 | 176 | 80 | 96 | 96.7 | 1047 | 10.6 |
| 2010 | 188 | 81 | 107 | - | 1037 | 10.5 |
| 2009 | 178 | 75 | 103 | - | 1008 | 10.5 |
| 2008 | 188 | 84 | 104 | - | 1008 | 10.5 |
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.