Erskineville Public School
Your Community School for the Future
About the school
Erskineville Public School is a growing inner-city institution that maintains a small-school feel while reflecting the cultural diversity of its community. The school is dedicated to excellence and equity in education, believing in the value of each individual and promoting acceptance across differences. Its philosophy revolves around empowering students to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour.
Educational Focus
The school offers strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, along with a robust emphasis on visual and performing arts and environmental education. The highly valued community garden provides students and families with a space to learn about sustainability. Students' education is enriched through a comprehensive range of academic, cultural, artistic, environmental, and sporting opportunities.
Community Engagement
Erskineville Public School is recognised by teachers, parents, and students as a safe and supportive learning community. Its proud history reflects strong ties to the local area, creating an environment where everyone feels included and valued. The school welcomes students from all backgrounds, ensuring a high-quality, comprehensive education for all.
A Bright Future
With a commitment to continuous improvement and community collaboration, Erskineville Public School looks forward to fulfilling the educational needs of its diverse student body. The school values its past while actively preparing for the future, ensuring that all students are well-equipped to thrive in a changing world.
Mission
At Erskineville Public School we implement within a high expectation culture, teaching and learning programs that are enriching, differentiated and contain deep knowledge and concepts which advance all students equitable outcomes, opportunities and experiences.
Location & Catchment Area
- Erskineville Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Newtown Public School 627 m
- B Central Sydney Intensive English High School 650 m
- C Newtown High School of Performing Arts 733 m
- D Alexandria Park Community School 961 m
- E Darlington Public School 965 m
- F Australia Street Infants School 968 m
- G Newtown North Public School 1.0 km
- H Camdenville Public School 1.1 km
- I Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School 1.4 km
- J St Peters Public School 1.6 km
- K Yudi Gunyi School 1.6 km
- L Bridge Road School 1.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 334 (177 girls, 157 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 334
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1155 (percentile 96)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 2% / 9% / 24% / 65%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 8
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 36%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 54 |
| Year 1 | 53 |
| Year 2 | 54 |
| Year 3 | 59 |
| Year 4 | 47 |
| Year 5 | 32 |
| Year 6 | 35 |
| Total | 334 |
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 | 334 | 177 | 157 | - | 1155 | 18.9 |
| 2024 | 352 | 174 | 178 | 90.9 | 1152 | 18.8 |
| 2023 | 355 | 180 | 175 | 93.4 | 1149 | 18.8 |
| 2022 | 357 | 186 | 171 | 88.2 | 1132 | 18.4 |
| 2021 | 375 | 191 | 184 | 94.2 | 1131 | 19.7 |
| 2020 | 388 | 198 | 190 | - | 1133 | 21.3 |
| 2019 | 401 | 200 | 201 | 93.9 | 1137 | 21.7 |
| 2018 | 389 | 189 | 200 | 95.2 | 1149 | 21.2 |
| 2017 | 379 | 198 | 181 | 95.3 | 1167 | 19.8 |
| 2016 | 367 | 200 | 167 | 96.5 | 1155 | 19.7 |
| 2015 | 373 | 202 | 171 | 96.7 | 1165 | 19.6 |
| 2014 | 344 | 196 | 148 | 96.3 | 1154 | 19.6 |
| 2013 | 347 | 194 | 153 | 96.1 | 1171 | 19.4 |
| 2012 | 310 | 181 | 129 | 95.7 | 1176 | 19 |
| 2011 | 326 | 181 | 145 | 95.4 | 1174 | 17.9 |
| 2010 | 303 | 167 | 136 | - | 1175 | 17.8 |
| 2009 | 271 | 146 | 125 | - | 1108 | 16.3 |
| 2008 | 242 | 131 | 111 | - | 1108 | 15.3 |
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.