Killarney Heights Public School
Respect, Responsibility and Success.
About the school
Killarney Heights Public School is situated centrally within the suburb, creating a vibrant educational precinct alongside Killarney Heights High School and Killarney Heights Pre-school. Enrolment has grown steadily to 733 students, with a diverse community where 68% of families speak a language other than English, including prominent usage of French and Chinese. The school is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, particularly through its innovative bilingual program in partnership with the French-speaking Association of North Shore (FANS), which has been recognised by the French Government with a Label Franc'Education since 2012.
Academic and Extra-Curricular Excellence
The school emphasises Quality Teaching and continuous improvement in learning outcomes. It also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports and the performing arts, such as band, choir, dance, public speaking, and debating. Programs in Gifted and Talented education foster students' skills in various disciplines, including writing, mathematics, and the arts.
Community and Support
Killarney Heights Public School benefits from strong parent and community involvement, with extensive fundraising efforts to enhance resources, including a full upgrade of Information and Communication Technology. The school prides itself on a supportive environment, with comprehensive student welfare programs, including a Learning and Support Team dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all students.
Facilities
The school features modern facilities, including a multipurpose court and a large oval for sports, enhancing the recreational experience for students. For working families, before and after school care is provided to ensure safety and support.
Mission
We proudly serve our Killarney Heights community. We offer a high-quality, Comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Killarney Heights Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Killarney Heights High School 346 m
- B Forestville Public School 1.5 km
- C Castle Cove Public School 1.6 km
- D Roseville Public School 2.7 km
- E Frenchs Forest Public School 2.7 km
- F Balgowlah North Public School 2.9 km
- G Lindfield East Public School 3.1 km
- H Arranounbai School 3.1 km
- I Allambie Heights Public School 3.2 km
- J The Forest High School 3.3 km
- K Willoughby Public School 3.4 km
- L Willoughby Girls High School 3.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 661 (312 girls, 349 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 661
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1150 (percentile 95)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 3% / 9% / 27% / 62%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 3
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 69%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 42.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 75 |
| Year 1 | 99 |
| Year 2 | 101 |
| Year 3 | 97 |
| Year 4 | 122 |
| Year 5 | 87 |
| Year 6 | 80 |
| Total | 661 |
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 | 661 | 312 | 349 | - | 1150 | 42.4 |
| 2024 | 688 | 323 | 365 | 93.5 | 1152 | 43.3 |
| 2023 | 663 | 320 | 343 | 93.5 | 1161 | 40.5 |
| 2022 | 660 | 324 | 336 | 87.7 | 1164 | 39 |
| 2021 | 681 | 332 | 349 | 95.6 | 1153 | 39.8 |
| 2020 | 656 | 328 | 328 | - | 1154 | 37.8 |
| 2019 | 678 | 341 | 337 | 95.4 | 1151 | 38.2 |
| 2018 | 697 | 366 | 331 | 95.7 | 1148 | 39.5 |
| 2017 | 691 | 355 | 336 | 95.6 | 1161 | 39.2 |
| 2016 | 723 | 363 | 360 | 95.6 | 1146 | 40.1 |
| 2015 | 705 | 352 | 353 | 94.6 | 1161 | 36.9 |
| 2014 | 673 | 352 | 321 | 96.4 | 1161 | 37.1 |
| 2013 | 648 | 345 | 303 | 96.2 | 1167 | 34.8 |
| 2012 | 590 | 310 | 280 | 96.6 | 1199 | 31.6 |
| 2011 | 595 | 316 | 279 | 96.6 | 1204 | 31.8 |
| 2010 | 592 | 304 | 288 | - | 1208 | 31.4 |
| 2009 | 571 | 291 | 280 | - | 1151 | 31.2 |
| 2008 | 542 | 273 | 269 | - | 1151 | 28.2 |
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.