About the school
Telopea Public School is a small community school located in the Dundas Valley, near Parramatta City in Greater Sydney. The school's name, Telopea, is derived from the botanical name for the Waratah, New South Wales's state flower, which is prominently featured in the school logo. With a diverse student body, approximately 70% of the students come from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds. The school is committed to fostering a caring and cooperative environment, particularly for newly arrived students.
Since 2011, Telopea Public School has experienced a steady growth in enrolments, projecting continued increases in the coming years. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide comprehensive support programs in literacy, mathematics, and language. Additionally, the school is focused on integrating technology into learning, with interactive whiteboards in classrooms and a computer lab in the library.
Telopea Public School offers a balanced education through various extra-curricular activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in sports, cultural programs, and community projects, such as developing an edible garden in partnership with the Australian Red Cross. The school also hosts a School as Community Centre, which provides training and support for parents.
Leadership and community service are encouraged through initiatives like Peer Support and a Student Representative Council, which engages in fundraising for charities. The school’s spacious grounds support outdoor learning and athletic activities, enriching the educational experience for all students.
Mission
The staff and community of Telopea Public School are committed to equity and excellence for all students. Our experienced, committed teachers use evidence-based practices so that every student may achieve their personal best.
Location & Catchment Area
- Telopea Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Dundas Public School 1.1 km
- B Yates Avenue Public School 1.4 km
- C Cumberland High School 1.5 km
- D Ermington West Public School 1.7 km
- E Carlingford West Public School 1.7 km
- F James Ruse Agricultural High School 1.8 km
- G Oatlands Public School 1.9 km
- H Rydalmere Public School 1.9 km
- I Carlingford Public School 2.2 km
- J Burnside Public School 2.4 km
- K Parramatta East Public School 2.6 km
- L Rydalmere East Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 139 (63 girls, 76 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 139
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 991 (percentile 43)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 31% / 32% / 25% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 101
- Indigenous students
- 12%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 64%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 17 |
| Year 1 | 28 |
| Year 2 | 19 |
| Year 3 | 20 |
| Year 4 | 20 |
| Year 5 | 20 |
| Year 6 | 15 |
| Total | 139 |
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 | 139 | 63 | 76 | - | 991 | 10.4 |
| 2024 | 128 | 64 | 64 | 87.7 | 962 | 10.1 |
| 2023 | 110 | 55 | 55 | 88.3 | 998 | 9 |
| 2022 | 101 | 51 | 50 | 83.1 | 1006 | 9.1 |
| 2021 | 88 | 40 | 48 | 91 | 1019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 86 | 38 | 48 | - | 1014 | 7 |
| 2019 | 80 | 36 | 44 | 92.6 | 1011 | 6 |
| 2018 | 66 | 30 | 36 | 87.1 | 982 | 4.9 |
| 2017 | 57 | 26 | 31 | 90.1 | 946 | 4.7 |
| 2016 | 59 | 21 | 38 | 89.7 | 916 | 3.7 |
| 2015 | 51 | 23 | 28 | 88.5 | 921 | 4.1 |
| 2014 | 62 | 30 | 32 | 86.7 | 938 | 3.6 |
| 2013 | 55 | 27 | 28 | 92.4 | 946 | 3.8 |
| 2012 | 55 | 23 | 32 | 92.3 | 968 | 6 |
| 2011 | 46 | 18 | 28 | 92.2 | 930 | 6 |
| 2010 | 58 | 26 | 32 | - | 930 | 4.1 |
| 2009 | 68 | 33 | 35 | - | 1006 | 5.3 |
| 2008 | 92 | 45 | 47 | - | 1006 | 5.6 |
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.