About the school
Wakehurst Public School is situated in a spacious bushland setting that features excellent level playing fields and future-focused facilities. The school is committed to motivating and challenging its students through quality teaching practices, maintaining high expectations to inspire students to do their best in a complex global society. Essential to the school's learning programs is the aim for students to strive for their personal best across academic, sporting, cultural, and interpersonal endeavors.
Recognising that each student has unique learning needs, Wakehurst Public School offers both challenging extensions and additional support across all Key Learning Areas. Students benefit from weekly classes with specialist teachers in subjects such as library, digital technology (including robotics), and music. Furthermore, a diverse array of extra-curricular opportunities is available, including sports, dance, drama, band, debating, chess, public speaking, and environmental programs.
The school's innovative approach to student welfare incorporates the principles of Positive Behaviour for Learning, which publicly acknowledges student achievements. The buddy program linking K-6 classes fosters a sense of community and encourages positive social interactions. Wakehurst Public School values robust partnerships between home and school, reinforcing the educational experience for students. Facilities include flexible classroom furniture, full air-conditioning, and a Bring Your Own Device model for Years 5 and 6 to enhance students' learning experiences, utilising Chromebooks and Google Classroom. The strong parent and community engagement via the uniform shop and healthy canteen managed by the P&C, along with a coordinated before and after school care program, further illustrate the supportive environment at the school.
Mission
Wakehurst Public School values respect, responsibility and personal best. Together, students, staff and parents create a supportive cultural environment where everyone can achieve their potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wakehurst Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mimosa Public School 1.2 km
- B Belrose Public School 1.3 km
- C Davidson High School 1.4 km
- D Frenchs Forest Public School 1.6 km
- E Forestville Public School 2.6 km
- F Arranounbai School 3.0 km
- G The Forest High School 3.2 km
- H Killarney Heights High School 3.7 km
- I St Ives Park Public School 4.0 km
- J Killarney Heights Public School 4.1 km
- K Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School 4.1 km
- L Beacon Hill Public School 4.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 407 (208 girls, 199 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 407
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1126 (percentile 90)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 15% / 33% / 48%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 30
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 18%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 21
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 66 |
| Year 1 | 51 |
| Year 2 | 61 |
| Year 3 | 63 |
| Year 4 | 60 |
| Year 5 | 51 |
| Year 6 | 55 |
| Total | 407 |
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 | 407 | 208 | 199 | - | 1126 | 21 |
| 2024 | 405 | 205 | 200 | 91.3 | 1121 | 21 |
| 2023 | 402 | 210 | 192 | 93.4 | 1117 | 21 |
| 2022 | 402 | 214 | 188 | 90 | 1120 | 20.5 |
| 2021 | 384 | 189 | 195 | 95.3 | 1125 | 22.5 |
| 2020 | 383 | 181 | 202 | - | 1119 | 21.3 |
| 2019 | 360 | 165 | 195 | 94.2 | 1116 | 18.3 |
| 2018 | 363 | 160 | 203 | 94.9 | 1112 | 19.1 |
| 2017 | 354 | 147 | 207 | 95.8 | 1110 | 17.8 |
| 2016 | 370 | 151 | 219 | 95.7 | 1107 | 18.7 |
| 2015 | 389 | 159 | 230 | 95.9 | 1109 | 19.7 |
| 2014 | 384 | 171 | 213 | 97.2 | 1111 | 20 |
| 2013 | 378 | 167 | 211 | 96.6 | 1107 | 18.8 |
| 2012 | 349 | 153 | 196 | 96.1 | 1117 | 17.2 |
| 2011 | 329 | 146 | 183 | 96 | 1111 | 16 |
| 2010 | 334 | 158 | 176 | - | 1110 | 16 |
| 2009 | 318 | 154 | 164 | - | 1125 | 16 |
| 2008 | 331 | 154 | 177 | - | 1125 | 17.2 |
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.