About the school
Truscott Street Public School provides a caring and safe educational environment where children can learn and develop as individuals. It is a local, community school that emphasises lifelong friendships and the importance of continuous learning. The school instils pride in individual accomplishments and fosters strong self-esteem among students, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence.
Academic Achievement
The school excels in student performance, consistently achieving more than expected in NAPLAN assessments for Years 3 and 5. Students in need of additional support receive individualised learning programs from school personnel and specialists, while those demonstrating high potential are engaged in gifted and talented programs. The school also accommodates students with significant disabilities through dedicated support unit classes.
Facilities and Resources
Truscott Street Public School boasts outstanding facilities, including large, air-conditioned classrooms equipped with modern technology, interactive whiteboards, and a well-resourced library. Video-conferencing capabilities facilitate a broader learning experience, connecting students to the world beyond the classroom.
Community and Support
The school's commitment to community involvement is evident in its recent parent survey, which revealed that 100% of parents felt welcomed and could easily arrange meetings with teachers or the principal. The school's Kindergarten orientation program, known as Homelink, is designed to ease the transition for new students and their families.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Alongside its academic focus, the school encourages participation in various extracurricular activities, allowing students to enhance their skills in sports, arts, and leadership.
Truscott Street Public School continues to be a wonderful environment for personal growth and academic success.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Truscott Street Public School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A North Ryde Public School 1.0 km
- B Arndell School 1.1 km
- C Ryde East Public School 1.5 km
- D Smalls Road Public School 2.1 km
- E Kent Road Public School 2.2 km
- F Ryde Secondary College 2.4 km
- G Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre 2.5 km
- H Mowbray Public School 2.6 km
- I Beaumont Road Public School 2.6 km
- J Lane Cove West Public School 2.6 km
- K Lindfield College 2.8 km
- L Aurora College 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 265 (118 girls, 147 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 265
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1144 (percentile 94)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 2% / 10% / 30% / 58%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 11
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 69%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Year 1 | 37 |
| Year 2 | 36 |
| Year 3 | 48 |
| Year 4 | 32 |
| Year 5 | 37 |
| Year 6 | 32 |
| Total | 265 |
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 | 265 | 118 | 147 | - | 1144 | 18.9 |
| 2024 | 263 | 119 | 144 | 92 | 1134 | 18.7 |
| 2023 | 255 | 110 | 145 | 92.2 | 1140 | 18.8 |
| 2022 | 276 | 119 | 157 | 90.6 | 1130 | 19.1 |
| 2021 | 297 | 135 | 162 | 94.9 | 1127 | 19.1 |
| 2020 | 314 | 149 | 165 | - | 1132 | 20.2 |
| 2019 | 324 | 165 | 159 | 94.2 | 1124 | 21.6 |
| 2018 | 330 | 168 | 162 | 94.5 | 1128 | 19.2 |
| 2017 | 319 | 155 | 164 | 94.2 | 1132 | 18.9 |
| 2016 | 332 | 171 | 161 | 95.6 | 1119 | 19.8 |
| 2015 | 327 | 161 | 166 | 94.8 | 1125 | 19.6 |
| 2014 | 332 | 153 | 179 | 95.2 | 1105 | 19.8 |
| 2013 | 306 | 148 | 158 | 94.7 | 1125 | 18.6 |
| 2012 | 291 | 154 | 137 | 94.6 | 1125 | 16.4 |
| 2011 | 294 | 146 | 148 | 94.9 | 1126 | 17.4 |
| 2010 | 305 | 150 | 155 | - | 1124 | 18.5 |
| 2009 | 298 | 140 | 158 | - | 1108 | 18.5 |
| 2008 | 320 | 150 | 170 | - | 1108 | 19.7 |
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.