About the school
Allambie Heights Public School provides a nurturing, resourceful, and inspiring environment that enables every student to achieve their personal best. The school is dedicated to high academic achievement within a safe and caring learning space. Diverse programmes challenge and inspire students, while strong partnerships among students, parents, carers, and staff foster a vibrant learning community. The school places a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, technology, and well-being. With interactive whiteboards in every classroom and access to technology resources like Chromebooks and iPads, students engage in quality teaching and learning. A 1:1 Chromebook program is available for Year 5 and Year 6 students under the BYODD project.
Allambie Heights promotes student well-being through positive reinforcement, guided by the values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience. Its notable Buddy Program helps senior students lead and support Kindergarten students. The school offers a range of enrichment opportunities, including public speaking competitions, the Premier’s Debating Competition, and various sporting events.
Parents and carers can actively participate in school life through various activities, and the school's outstanding performing arts programme includes multiple bands, dance groups, and choirs. Furthermore, the school operates a Before and After School Care facility and supports student teachers through mentorship. With an approachable administration and supportive local community, Allambie Heights Public School exemplifies a collaborative and inclusive environment where the motto 'Ever Aim High' is instilled in all students.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Together we promote a positive learning environment where everybody is inspired to be their best.
Location & Catchment Area
- Allambie Heights Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A The Forest High School 1.2 km
- B Arranounbai School 1.3 km
- C The Beach School 1.4 km
- D Balgowlah North Public School 1.9 km
- E Beacon Hill Public School 1.9 km
- F Brookvale Public School 2.1 km
- G Manly Vale Public School 2.2 km
- H Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus 2.8 km
- I Frenchs Forest Public School 2.8 km
- J Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus 2.8 km
- K Narraweena Public School 2.9 km
- L Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus 3.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 406 (187 girls, 219 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 406
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1138 (percentile 93)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 1% / 12% / 31% / 56%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 15
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 15%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 21.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 58 |
| Year 1 | 66 |
| Year 2 | 46 |
| Year 3 | 66 |
| Year 4 | 55 |
| Year 5 | 57 |
| Year 6 | 58 |
| Total | 406 |
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 | 406 | 187 | 219 | - | 1138 | 21.8 |
| 2024 | 440 | 203 | 237 | 92.3 | 1132 | 24.1 |
| 2023 | 442 | 202 | 240 | 93 | 1130 | 24.2 |
| 2022 | 488 | 232 | 256 | 90.2 | 1124 | 25.4 |
| 2021 | 508 | 235 | 273 | 94.5 | 1125 | 26.7 |
| 2020 | 540 | 241 | 299 | - | 1124 | 27.6 |
| 2019 | 555 | 247 | 308 | 94.6 | 1121 | 28.8 |
| 2018 | 579 | 252 | 327 | 94.8 | 1123 | 29.9 |
| 2017 | 562 | 265 | 297 | 95.3 | 1121 | 28.3 |
| 2016 | 551 | 262 | 289 | 95.6 | 1121 | 29.1 |
| 2015 | 518 | 246 | 272 | 95.2 | 1127 | 26.8 |
| 2014 | 518 | 256 | 262 | 96.5 | 1119 | 26.9 |
| 2013 | 478 | 241 | 237 | 96.1 | 1117 | 23.7 |
| 2012 | 458 | 227 | 231 | 96.2 | 1109 | 22.2 |
| 2011 | 433 | 219 | 214 | 93.8 | 1112 | 20.7 |
| 2010 | 408 | 203 | 205 | - | 1111 | 20.8 |
| 2009 | 386 | 201 | 185 | - | 1088 | 19.8 |
| 2008 | 382 | 200 | 182 | - | 1088 | 18.7 |
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.