About the school
Castle Cove Public School is located in a quiet, leafy suburb on the north shore of Sydney. The school provides well-resourced learning areas, spacious grounds, and excellent sporting facilities. It enjoys a strong reputation for high academic results and a commitment to developing values and life-long learning skills. The school values a rich and stimulating learning environment where students feel safe, valued, and respected. Students are encouraged to engage in their learning and strive to be the best they can be.
Teachers deliver high-quality learning programs that are differentiated to meet all students' needs. The dedicated staff embrace continual professional development. The school enjoys significant parental support through their involvement and contributions in school life.
Students achieve excellence in creative and performing arts, sport, and leadership, and the school proudly showcases their achievements in various extracurricular activities, including dance, choir, chess, debating, science, and robotics. Castle Cove Public School embodies a strong community spirit, working closely together to provide the best education for all its students.
At Castle Cove, every child's educational journey is nurtured with a focus on literacy and numeracy, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges. The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment where every student feels respected, ready to learn, and can develop their unique strengths and abilities.
Mission
At Castle Cove Public School, we are committed to providing students with strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while nurturing confident, capable and compassionate young people who are inspired to achieve their personal best.
Location & Catchment Area
- Castle Cove Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Roseville Public School 1.2 km
- B Killarney Heights Public School 1.6 km
- C Killarney Heights High School 1.8 km
- D Willoughby Public School 2.1 km
- E Willoughby Girls High School 2.2 km
- F Lindfield East Public School 2.4 km
- G Forestville Public School 2.6 km
- H Chatswood Public School 2.8 km
- I Cromehurst School 2.9 km
- J Lindfield Public School 3.1 km
- K Chatswood High School 3.1 km
- L Artarmon Public School 3.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 273 (133 girls, 140 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 273
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1167 (percentile 97)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 1% / 8% / 23% / 67%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 0
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 37%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 32 |
| Year 1 | 42 |
| Year 2 | 34 |
| Year 3 | 40 |
| Year 4 | 45 |
| Year 5 | 38 |
| Year 6 | 42 |
| Total | 273 |
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 | 273 | 133 | 140 | - | 1167 | 16.3 |
| 2024 | 310 | 143 | 167 | 93.4 | 1170 | 17.4 |
| 2023 | 338 | 165 | 173 | 93.4 | 1169 | 18.6 |
| 2022 | 361 | 175 | 186 | 91.9 | 1166 | 19.4 |
| 2021 | 417 | 190 | 227 | 94.9 | 1165 | 22.9 |
| 2020 | 447 | 213 | 234 | - | 1161 | 24 |
| 2019 | 442 | 218 | 224 | 95.1 | 1165 | 24 |
| 2018 | 463 | 223 | 240 | 95.7 | 1153 | 23.9 |
| 2017 | 470 | 225 | 245 | 95.9 | 1167 | 24.8 |
| 2016 | 459 | 216 | 243 | 96.1 | 1157 | 23.6 |
| 2015 | 488 | 232 | 256 | 95.2 | 1164 | 25.5 |
| 2014 | 490 | 249 | 241 | 96.2 | 1176 | 25.9 |
| 2013 | 481 | 242 | 239 | 96 | 1184 | 25.9 |
| 2012 | 467 | 247 | 220 | 95.6 | 1172 | 24.4 |
| 2011 | 455 | 220 | 235 | 95.3 | 1180 | 24.4 |
| 2010 | 438 | 207 | 231 | - | 1182 | 23.4 |
| 2009 | 406 | 197 | 209 | - | 1192 | 21 |
| 2008 | 375 | 183 | 192 | - | 1192 | 18.8 |
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.