About the school
Chifley Public School is a vibrant community school established in 1962, dedicated to providing a high-quality education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school's vision is to empower students and the community through opportunities and excellence. Chifley Public School fosters a friendly and inclusive environment where every student is known, valued, and cared for.
Teaching and Learning
Chifley Public School emphasises student-centred teaching and learning, focusing on high expectations and clear, explicit outcomes. Classrooms prioritise individual learning needs, utilising evidence-based and responsive programmes that develop core skills in literacy and numeracy. Regular feedback is integral to the learning process, encouraging students to engage in goal setting and reflective practices.
Student Wellbeing
The school’s approach to wellbeing is framed around the ‘Grow Your Mind’ initiative, which fosters positive engagement and self-regulated learning. Students are encouraged to contribute to their own wellbeing and support others, promoting a respectful and active community. Various targeted initiatives, including programs for English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) and gifted and talented students, ensure equitable access to resources for all.
Co-curricular Activities
Chifley Public School believes in providing a holistic educational experience through a robust co-curricular programme. The school offers 17 free activities per week, with significant emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts, sports, and enrichment activities. This commitment reflects the school's core values of opportunity, excellence, and accessibility for every student.
In summary, Chifley Public School is focused on ensuring that all students succeed and thrive within a connected and supportive learning environment.
Mission
Chifley Public School is committed to the pursuit of excellence and the provision of equitable, high quality educational opportunities.
Location & Catchment Area
- Chifley Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Matraville Sports High School 251 m
- B Malabar Public School 714 m
- C Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School 889 m
- D La Perouse Public School 1.5 km
- E Matraville Public School 1.7 km
- F South Sydney High School 2.5 km
- G Maroubra Bay Public School 2.6 km
- H Maroubra Junction Public School 3.2 km
- I Banksmeadow Public School 3.5 km
- J Pagewood Public School 3.7 km
- K South Coogee Public School 3.8 km
- L Daceyville Public School 4.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 227 (116 girls, 111 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 227
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 954 (percentile 26)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 35% / 26% / 21% / 18%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 101
- Indigenous students
- 38%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 34%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 32 |
| Year 1 | 44 |
| Year 2 | 25 |
| Year 3 | 40 |
| Year 4 | 29 |
| Year 5 | 38 |
| Year 6 | 19 |
| Total | 227 |
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 | 227 | 116 | 111 | - | 954 | 14.6 |
| 2024 | 211 | 108 | 103 | 88.3 | 981 | 14.6 |
| 2023 | 205 | 102 | 103 | 88.2 | 967 | 14.6 |
| 2022 | 209 | 103 | 106 | 86.5 | 970 | 13.7 |
| 2021 | 196 | 104 | 92 | 91.5 | 962 | 12.4 |
| 2020 | 176 | 91 | 85 | - | 950 | 12.3 |
| 2019 | 166 | 86 | 80 | 90.1 | 932 | 11.3 |
| 2018 | 169 | 81 | 88 | 92 | 937 | 10.3 |
| 2017 | 168 | 71 | 97 | 92.5 | 933 | 10.1 |
| 2016 | 185 | 84 | 101 | 93.4 | 977 | 11 |
| 2015 | 196 | 94 | 102 | 92.8 | 975 | 11.1 |
| 2014 | 212 | 88 | 124 | 93.7 | 978 | 12.7 |
| 2013 | 224 | 95 | 129 | 94.6 | 971 | 12.7 |
| 2012 | 218 | 91 | 127 | 93.4 | 993 | 13.1 |
| 2011 | 228 | 101 | 127 | 94.5 | 1006 | 13 |
| 2010 | 233 | 97 | 136 | - | 1006 | 14.1 |
| 2009 | 218 | 93 | 125 | - | 954 | 13.2 |
| 2008 | 214 | 99 | 115 | - | 954 | 12.2 |
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.