Killara Public School — SchoolAtlas

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Phone: (02) 9498 2397
Email: killara-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Ridgeland Ave, Killara NSW 2071
Website: https://killara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Quick facts

Established: 1 August 1938
Category: Primary School
Gender: Co-ed
Subjects: Comprehensive
Local government area: Ku-ring-gai
State electorate: Davidson
Federal electorate: Bradfield

About the school

Killara Public School is a highly successful primary school located in the Upper North Shore area of New South Wales. Established in 1938, the school boasts a strong tradition of academic excellence, catering to approximately 420 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. It thrives in a natural bush setting, fostering a supportive and vibrant community spirit.

Educational Environment

The school aims to provide an enriched, balanced, and quality public education, evident in its newly refurbished facilities from 2008, which include classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a modern library, video conferencing facilities, and a spacious school hall. This state-of-the-art environment is further enhanced by a community that actively participates in various successful programs focused on literacy, numeracy, student welfare, performing arts, technology, and sports.

Curriculum and Values

Killara Public School employs a child-centred integrated curriculum grounded in a conceptual framework that harnesses children's natural curiosity, preparing them to engage as active participants throughout their learning journey. The dedicated teaching staff work collaboratively to implement outstanding learning programs, setting high expectations for student achievement and encouraging them to explore, extend, and challenge themselves.

The school embodies values summarised in its motto, 'Aim High,' which reflects its commitment to fostering a warm, caring atmosphere. The school also upholds its mission of 'Building Bright Futures' for its students, ensuring that every education experience is tailored to support their unique growth and success in a nurturing environment.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our mission is to provide tailored learning that nurtures the whole child, supporting their unique learning journey.

Location & Catchment Area

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 273 (140 girls, 133 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 273
ICSEA What does this mean?: 1148 (percentile 95)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 1% / 7% / 32% / 60%
FOEI What does this mean?: 0
Indigenous students: 0%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 73%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 14.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 2.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	28
Year 1	25
Year 2	31
Year 3	39
Year 4	51
Year 5	53
Year 6	46
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	140	133	-	1148	14.5
2024	304	136	168	93.8	1156	16.6
2023	355	166	189	93.4	1155	19.4
2022	365	169	196	91.5	1163	19
2021	409	190	219	95.5	1152	21.8
2020	445	199	246	-	1158	22.8
2019	432	206	226	95.6	1156	22.6
2018	428	198	230	96.1	1157	22.5
2017	447	209	238	96.7	1166	23.2
2016	440	200	240	96.5	1171	21.7
2015	384	177	207	96	1174	19.5
2014	360	164	196	96.4	1179	18.4
2013	321	148	173	96.3	1175	17
2012	303	139	164	96.5	1197	15
2011	272	123	149	96.2	1199	14
2010	250	126	124	-	1202	12.6
2009	225	124	101	-	1216	11.8
2008	219	116	103	-	1216	11.8

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.