About the school
Pennant Hills Public School, established in 1925, is a vibrant and welcoming school located on two sites, approximately 500 metres apart, with an enrolment of 525 students. The school offers a range of modern facilities, including air-conditioned classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, a school hall, canteen, uniform shop, STEAM room, and a library. Additionally, there is a Before and After School Care Centre available at the K-2 campus.
The school prides itself on a nurturing, safe, and challenging learning environment, supported by the active involvement of parents, carers, and the diverse local community. Pennant Hills Public School's strong academic reputation is complemented by excellence in sports and creative arts, offering programs like the Premier's Sporting Challenge and extensive performance opportunities in music, choir, and dance. The school was recognised with the NSW Director-General of Education's School Achievement Award for Outstanding Performing Arts Programs.
Further educational support includes MiniLit and MultiLit for literacy and numeracy, EAL/D, and environmental education. The Learning and Support Team collaborates with families and agencies to create tailored programs for students with additional needs. The school aims to empower students as lifelong learners, equipping them with skills in communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship. Key values promoted include Respect, Responsibility, and Aspiring, fostering personal growth and success for every student. Overall, Pennant Hills Public School is committed to providing quality education, ensuring that every child is valued and inspired.
Mission
Empowering our students to realise their potential and become lifelong learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Pennant Hills Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Pennant Hills High School 686 m
- B Thornleigh West Public School 1.4 km
- C Beecroft Public School 1.8 km
- D West Pennant Hills Public School 2.0 km
- E Cheltenham Girls High School 2.3 km
- F Cherrybrook Public School 2.5 km
- G Normanhurst West Public School 2.5 km
- H Epping Heights Public School 3.0 km
- I Normanhurst Public School 3.1 km
- J John Purchase Public School 3.3 km
- K Cherrybrook Technology High School 3.3 km
- L Normanhurst Boys High School 3.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 490 (251 girls, 239 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 490
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1143 (percentile 94)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 9% / 30% / 57%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 10
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 51%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 59 |
| Year 1 | 58 |
| Year 2 | 70 |
| Year 3 | 72 |
| Year 4 | 79 |
| Year 5 | 69 |
| Year 6 | 83 |
| Total | 490 |
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 | 490 | 251 | 239 | - | 1143 | 25.6 |
| 2024 | 523 | 264 | 259 | 93 | 1140 | 28.8 |
| 2023 | 568 | 274 | 294 | 93.1 | 1147 | 30.4 |
| 2022 | 581 | 279 | 302 | 90.6 | 1142 | 31 |
| 2021 | 589 | 291 | 298 | 95.1 | 1134 | 31.2 |
| 2020 | 574 | 286 | 288 | - | 1136 | 29.8 |
| 2019 | 565 | 282 | 283 | 94.9 | 1140 | 29.8 |
| 2018 | 544 | 272 | 272 | 95.4 | 1150 | 28.7 |
| 2017 | 536 | 274 | 262 | 95.8 | 1156 | 29.5 |
| 2016 | 564 | 296 | 268 | 94.7 | 1144 | 28.4 |
| 2015 | 545 | 277 | 268 | 95.1 | 1158 | 28.8 |
| 2014 | 527 | 256 | 271 | 96 | 1156 | 27.5 |
| 2013 | 522 | 255 | 267 | 96.5 | 1154 | 27.5 |
| 2012 | 522 | 258 | 264 | 95.8 | 1159 | 27.4 |
| 2011 | 508 | 252 | 256 | 96.7 | 1160 | 25.5 |
| 2010 | 501 | 247 | 254 | - | 1168 | 25.5 |
| 2009 | 495 | 243 | 252 | - | 1182 | 24.2 |
| 2008 | 499 | 247 | 252 | - | 1182 | 26.1 |
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.