About the school
Drummoyne Public School is a dynamic kindergarten to year 6 primary school located in the inner west of Sydney. With an enrolment of 621 students, the school proudly embraces diversity, with 44 percent of its students from language backgrounds other than English. The school community is actively involved in shaping the educational experience, working in partnership with parents and caregivers to provide outstanding public education.
Educational Philosophy
Drummoyne Public School is committed to developing future-focused learners through evidence-based practices. Core values of resilience, respect, and responsibility are embedded in the school's Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework. This focus on well-being helps establish a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Students at Drummoyne have access to a wide array of extracurricular programs that foster talent and creativity, including choirs, bands, music, dance, chess, debating, and various sports. The inclusion of community languages such as Greek and Italian enriches the curriculum, reflecting the school's commitment to cultural diversity.
Teaching Staff
The school's teaching staff comprises both experienced and early career educators who collaborate in teams to implement high-quality teaching practices. Professional learning opportunities are tailored to support both teacher development and student achievement based on performance data.
Community Involvement
The Drummoyne community, including the active P & C, plays a significant role in the school's governance and enriches the educational environment. This collaboration ensures high expectations for teaching and learning, reinforcing the strong educational outcomes for all students.
Mission
Drummoyne Public School aspire to be the heart of the community - a place where every child is known, valued and cared for, and where learning, belonging and excellence come together. We strive to provide an inspiring education that nurtures curiosity, creativity and character, empowering our students to achieve their personal best. United by strong partnerships between staff, students, families and the wider community, we celebrate diversity, foster wellbeing and build a culture of high expectations so that every child can learn, succeed and thrive.
Location & Catchment Area
- Drummoyne Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Russell Lea Public School 1.1 km
- B Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus 1.6 km
- C Rozelle Public School 1.7 km
- D Orange Grove Public School 1.9 km
- E Abbotsford Public School 2.0 km
- F Riverside Girls High School 2.1 km
- G Birchgrove Public School 2.2 km
- H Hunters Hill Public School 2.3 km
- I Dobroyd Point Public School 2.3 km
- J Hunters Hill High School 2.6 km
- K Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus 2.7 km
- L Five Dock Public School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 427 (208 girls, 219 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 427
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1137 (percentile 93)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 3% / 11% / 31% / 55%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 11
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 43%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 70 |
| Year 1 | 55 |
| Year 2 | 74 |
| Year 3 | 58 |
| Year 4 | 58 |
| Year 5 | 62 |
| Year 6 | 50 |
| Total | 427 |
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 | 427 | 208 | 219 | - | 1137 | 24.8 |
| 2024 | 438 | 216 | 222 | 92.5 | 1143 | 25.3 |
| 2023 | 494 | 239 | 255 | 93.1 | 1140 | 27.8 |
| 2022 | 533 | 259 | 274 | 90.8 | 1140 | 30.7 |
| 2021 | 591 | 287 | 304 | 94.7 | 1136 | 33.4 |
| 2020 | 619 | 319 | 300 | - | 1133 | 35.6 |
| 2019 | 620 | 326 | 294 | 95.5 | 1134 | 34.7 |
| 2018 | 645 | 338 | 307 | 95.9 | 1139 | 35.9 |
| 2017 | 685 | 355 | 330 | 95.2 | 1137 | 37.4 |
| 2016 | 702 | 355 | 347 | 96 | 1136 | 36.6 |
| 2015 | 695 | 347 | 348 | 95.7 | 1145 | 39.4 |
| 2014 | 665 | 329 | 336 | 96.1 | 1142 | 37.3 |
| 2013 | 647 | 319 | 328 | 95.6 | 1146 | 36.2 |
| 2012 | 612 | 302 | 310 | 95.1 | 1158 | 34.2 |
| 2011 | 614 | 320 | 294 | 95 | 1165 | 35.2 |
| 2010 | 587 | 301 | 286 | - | 1168 | 33.7 |
| 2009 | 556 | 292 | 264 | - | 1142 | 31.1 |
| 2008 | 542 | 275 | 267 | - | 1142 | 30.1 |
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.