Australia Street Infants School
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About the school
Australia Street Infants School is a specialist infants' school located in Newtown, catering to children aged 0 to 8 years. It provides engaging, challenging, and innovative programs through its Lennox House Schools as Community Program, Pre-School, and K to 2 Infants program. The school aims to establish a safe, happy, and stimulating learning environment that fosters cooperation and teamwork among students, families, and staff. Its central purpose is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning. To achieve this, the curriculum is relevant, meaningful, and practical, considering each child's prior knowledge and interests, whilst nurturing creativity and innovation.
The school strongly emphasises the importance of developing significant partnerships with families, encouraging active involvement in school life through meaningful opportunities. This collaboration helps ensure that each child receives the support they need for a successful start during these critical early childhood years.
Australia Street Infants School prides itself on offering personalised attention in a supportive environment, helping children develop self-esteem and a strong self-image. The community vividly embraces diversity, ensuring that all backgrounds are respected and included. With a commitment to high-quality education, the school provides a range of opportunities across various subjects, empowering students to discover their passions and thrive.
Mission
Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Location & Catchment Area
- Australia Street Infants School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Newtown High School of Performing Arts 423 m
- B Newtown Public School 496 m
- C Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School 759 m
- D Newtown North Public School 843 m
- E Bridge Road School 952 m
- F Erskineville Public School 968 m
- G Stanmore Public School 1.1 km
- H Darlington Public School 1.1 km
- I Camdenville Public School 1.2 km
- J Annandale Public School 1.3 km
- K Central Sydney Intensive English High School 1.5 km
- L Forest Lodge Public School 1.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 104 (43 girls, 61 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 104
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1143 (percentile 94)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 1% / 8% / 31% / 59%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 2
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 30%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 41 |
| Year 1 | 33 |
| Year 2 | 30 |
| Total | 104 |
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 | 104 | 43 | 61 | - | 1143 | 10 |
| 2024 | 92 | 45 | 47 | 93.7 | 1142 | 10 |
| 2023 | 92 | 45 | 47 | 93 | 1132 | 10 |
| 2022 | 84 | 45 | 39 | 89.2 | 1141 | 8.4 |
| 2021 | 98 | 49 | 49 | 93.4 | 1132 | 9.5 |
| 2020 | 102 | 46 | 56 | - | 1132 | 9.5 |
| 2019 | 99 | 45 | 54 | 95.5 | 1124 | 9.5 |
| 2018 | 111 | 50 | 61 | 95 | 1127 | 9.5 |
| 2017 | 117 | 55 | 62 | 94.9 | - | 9.3 |
| 2016 | 131 | 58 | 73 | 94.2 | - | 10.5 |
| 2015 | 129 | 63 | 66 | 96.2 | - | 9.6 |
| 2014 | 116 | 59 | 57 | 97.1 | - | 8.5 |
| 2013 | 112 | 57 | 55 | 96.8 | - | 8.5 |
| 2012 | 116 | 59 | 57 | 94.1 | 1218 | 8.5 |
| 2011 | 104 | 50 | 54 | 94.9 | 1225 | 8.5 |
| 2010 | 102 | 53 | 49 | - | 1226 | 8.6 |
| 2009 | 105 | 59 | 46 | - | 1163 | 8.6 |
| 2008 | 108 | 53 | 55 | - | 1163 | 8.6 |
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.