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Orange Grove Public School

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Respect, Responsibility, Active Learning.

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About the school

Orange Grove Public School is located on Wangal Country in Sydney's Inner West suburb of Lilyfield, and has been proudly serving the community since 1883. The school provides high-quality teaching and learning opportunities tailored to meet the diverse needs of students from Preschool to Year 6. At the forefront of its educational approach is differentiated teaching, which is supported by evidence-based strategies and a collaborative teaching culture. This fosters an environment where students are encouraged to communicate, think critically, and engage creatively with their learning.

Commitment to Excellence

The school is dedicated to ensuring student engagement and wellbeing, focusing on restorative practices that promote a respectful and responsible learning community. Students are actively encouraged to be engaged learners, underpinned by the Positive Behaviour for Learning expectations. The curriculum at Orange Grove Public School is broad, integrating rich programs in Literacy and Numeracy while also offering extensive opportunities in the Performing Arts and Sport.

Community Involvement

Orange Grove Public School is also a vibrant hub within the Lilyfield community, with the Organic Farmer’s Market operating on its grounds every Saturday. This fosters connections between students, families, and the broader community. The school values partnerships, such as with Team Kids, which enhances its Out of School Hours (OOSH) program. With a commitment to high expectations, the school aims to nurture students who embrace learning, develop passion, and strive for continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

Mission

A dynamic and inclusive community, where learning, creativity, and wellbeing flourish. We ignite and nurture every child’s curiosity and potential.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Orange Grove Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
519 (261 girls, 258 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
519
ICSEA What does this mean?
1132 (percentile 92)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
5% / 12% / 28% / 56%
FOEI What does this mean?
14
Indigenous students
2%
LBOTE What does this mean?
22%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
30.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
5.2

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 80
Year 1 76
Year 2 80
Year 3 67
Year 4 92
Year 5 68
Year 6 56
Total 519

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 519 261 258 - 1132 30.5
2024 509 248 261 91.8 1129 29.3
2023 519 261 258 92.3 1136 30.4
2022 499 245 254 90.4 1137 28.7
2021 523 245 278 94 1136 30.9
2020 525 253 272 - 1133 29.8
2019 496 243 253 94.6 1130 28.5
2018 477 236 241 95.5 1124 26.5
2017 428 214 214 95.9 1130 24.9
2016 381 188 193 95.4 1125 22.3
2015 345 173 172 95.3 1131 21
2014 314 150 164 95.2 1112 20
2013 269 128 141 94.8 1137 16.6
2012 217 105 112 94.6 1142 18
2011 187 98 89 93.3 1126 16.7
2010 167 89 78 - 1127 15.6
2009 135 73 62 - 1133 13.2
2008 120 60 60 - 1133 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.

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