About the school
Taverners Hill Infants School is a small, caring community school dedicated to the education of children aged 4.5 to 8 years. Located in Petersham, Sydney, the school provides a smooth transition from preschool to Kindergarten and caters to the educational and social needs of students in Kindergarten to Year 2. With an enrolment of approximately 80 to 90 students, Taverners Hill fosters a supportive environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school boasts well-organised before and after school care, alongside vacation care services, making it convenient for families.
Learning Environment
The school offers spacious and attractive classrooms, along with grassed outdoor areas that include safe play and climbing equipment. Each building features wide verandahs linking all parts of the school, creating an open and safe atmosphere. Adjacent to a small park, Taverners Hill is surrounded by high fences and trees, ensuring a secure learning environment.
Community Engagement
At Taverners Hill, community involvement is key. The school has a strong partnership with families, working together to support the students’ education. The dedicated staff aims to create a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere, where respect, curiosity, and teamwork are valued.
Mission
At Taverners Hill Infants School our vision is to foster enthusiasm for learning whilst challenging and supporting each young student to maximise their individual potential. Teachers and parents work in partnership to maintain high expectations in an inclusive, respectful and nurturing environment where every student is known, valued and cared for.
Location & Catchment Area
- Taverners Hill Infants School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Fort Street High School 420 m
- B Leichhardt Public School 528 m
- C NSW School of Languages 911 m
- D Kegworth Public School 986 m
- E Petersham Public School 987 m
- F Stanmore Public School 1.0 km
- G Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus 1.1 km
- H Annandale Public School 1.2 km
- I Lewisham Public School 1.4 km
- J Wilkins Public School 1.5 km
- K Bridge Road School 1.7 km
- L Annandale North Public School 1.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 20 (8 girls, 12 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1129 (percentile 91)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 5% / 7% / 23% / 65%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 15
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 29%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 |
| Year 1 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 7 |
| Total | 20 |
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 | 20 | 8 | 12 | - | 1129 | 2.2 |
| 2024 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 93.8 | 1139 | 3.3 |
| 2023 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 93 | 1087 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 86.4 | 1082 | 2.8 |
| 2021 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 92.3 | 1074 | 2.8 |
| 2020 | 36 | 14 | 22 | - | 1098 | 2.9 |
| 2019 | 61 | 22 | 39 | 94.6 | 1115 | 4 |
| 2018 | 76 | 30 | 46 | 95.4 | 1117 | 4.7 |
| 2017 | 86 | 37 | 49 | 95.6 | - | 5 |
| 2016 | 78 | 32 | 46 | 95.7 | - | 5.1 |
| 2015 | 81 | 39 | 42 | 94.4 | - | 4.6 |
| 2014 | 77 | 32 | 45 | 97.4 | - | 4.5 |
| 2013 | 82 | 35 | 47 | 96.3 | - | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 79 | 29 | 50 | 97 | 1194 | 5.5 |
| 2011 | 81 | 36 | 45 | 96 | 1190 | 5 |
| 2010 | 89 | 41 | 48 | - | 1191 | 4.8 |
| 2009 | 83 | 39 | 44 | - | 1133 | 4.8 |
| 2008 | 77 | 34 | 43 | - | 1133 | 5.1 |
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.