Putney Public School
Empowering resilient and independent life long learners
About the school
Putney Public School aims to inspire students to acquire knowledge and realise their self-worth in a supportive, caring environment. The school provides opportunities for all students to experience success and achieve their full potential. It encourages a love of learning and offers a curriculum that is relevant and responsive to students' needs, ensuring that learning programs enhance their welfare, self-confidence, and self-esteem. The school promotes a climate that fosters ambition, achievement, and personal excellence.
With a student population of approximately 450, Putney Public School offers a wide selection of curricula and extra-curricular activities across academic, sporting, and creative arts arenas. These include intra and inter-school debating, public speaking competitions, chess and computer clubs, as well as band, choir, drama, and dance programs. The school boasts a comprehensive sports program through PSSA.
Student academic achievement is supported by a dedicated executive team leading committed staff who partake in regular professional learning opportunities. The school enjoys robust community support through a proactive P&C Association, class parents program, and reading and tutoring initiatives coordinated by the Learning and Support Team. Students at Putney take pride in their school, upholding the three core values of respect for self, respect for others, and responsibility for actions.
Mission
At Putney Public School, together we are committed to delivering innovative, engaging, and evidence-based programs guided by data-driven practices. We foster lifelong learning and ongoing improvement for our students and staff through high expectations, collaboration and effective feedback.
Location & Catchment Area
- Putney Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Ryde Public School 1.4 km
- B Ryde Secondary College 1.5 km
- C Rivendell School 1.5 km
- D Gladesville Public School 1.7 km
- E Marsden High School 2.2 km
- F Meadowbank Public School 2.2 km
- G Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre 2.2 km
- H Boronia Park Public School 2.3 km
- I Ryde East Public School 2.4 km
- J Arndell School 2.7 km
- K Concord West Public School 2.8 km
- L Wentworth Point High School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 357 (161 girls, 196 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 357
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1114 (percentile 88)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 6% / 15% / 34% / 45%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 28
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 50%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 41 |
| Year 1 | 41 |
| Year 2 | 52 |
| Year 3 | 51 |
| Year 4 | 46 |
| Year 5 | 57 |
| Year 6 | 69 |
| Total | 357 |
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 | 357 | 161 | 196 | - | 1114 | 19.8 |
| 2024 | 398 | 183 | 215 | 92.7 | 1110 | 21.1 |
| 2023 | 417 | 187 | 230 | 93.7 | 1112 | 22.5 |
| 2022 | 449 | 202 | 247 | 91.3 | 1114 | 24.6 |
| 2021 | 479 | 229 | 250 | 95.6 | 1111 | 26.2 |
| 2020 | 493 | 239 | 254 | - | 1111 | 26.2 |
| 2019 | 484 | 236 | 248 | 95 | 1114 | 25.2 |
| 2018 | 452 | 219 | 233 | 96.3 | 1117 | 25 |
| 2017 | 470 | 236 | 234 | 96.3 | 1129 | 23.5 |
| 2016 | 482 | 243 | 239 | 95.9 | 1122 | 24.4 |
| 2015 | 481 | 253 | 228 | 95.7 | 1122 | 24.2 |
| 2014 | 472 | 242 | 230 | 96 | 1128 | 24.5 |
| 2013 | 467 | 229 | 238 | 95.6 | 1127 | 24.3 |
| 2012 | 445 | 221 | 224 | 95.6 | 1127 | 23 |
| 2011 | 445 | 206 | 239 | 95.3 | 1132 | 23 |
| 2010 | 405 | 180 | 225 | - | 1131 | 21.6 |
| 2009 | 406 | 179 | 227 | - | 1122 | 22 |
| 2008 | 403 | 198 | 205 | - | 1122 | 19.8 |
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.