About the school
Thornleigh West Public School is located in a magnificent position overlooking bushland in Sydney's northern suburbs, an area renowned for its natural beauty. Founded in 1961, it is situated on traditional Aboriginal Garingal land and boasts a vibrant community with over 20% of students coming from language backgrounds other than English, representing more than 25 nationalities. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between students, staff, and the wider community to enhance learning experiences through effective teaching, a positive environment, good discipline, and community participation.
Vision and Values
The school’s vision is to inspire learners to be confident communicators and leaders who strive for personal and academic excellence. It aims to build a community of lifelong learners who are creative, innovative, and resourceful, while empowering students to be compassionate world citizens embracing diversity and social justice. Thornleigh West Public School values positive partnerships that promote a sense of belonging.
Programs and Activities
The school offers exceptional programs in band, music, dance, drama, and sports while also celebrating student achievements through various well-being programs. The cornerstones of its educational philosophy include developing resilience, building relationships, and fostering a love of learning. By focusing on creative and critical thinking, the school nurtures students’ ability to solve problems and embrace challenges. The leadership programs aim to enhance community connectedness, enabling active participation in school life and fostering confident, creative, and resilient global citizens.
Mission
Thornleigh West Public School fosters confident, curious, lifelong learners who think critically and creatively. We value inclusion, high expectations and strong community connections, prioritising a sense of belonging for all students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Thornleigh West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Pennant Hills Public School 1.4 km
- B Pennant Hills High School 1.5 km
- C Normanhurst West Public School 1.5 km
- D Normanhurst Public School 2.4 km
- E Hornsby South Public School 2.4 km
- F Clarke Road School 2.5 km
- G Normanhurst Boys High School 2.7 km
- H Cherrybrook Public School 2.9 km
- I John Purchase Public School 3.1 km
- J West Pennant Hills Public School 3.2 km
- K Beecroft Public School 3.2 km
- L Cherrybrook Technology High School 3.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 477 (218 girls, 259 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 477
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1142 (percentile 94)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 3% / 12% / 28% / 58%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 13
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 38%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 56 |
| Year 1 | 55 |
| Year 2 | 71 |
| Year 3 | 66 |
| Year 4 | 76 |
| Year 5 | 76 |
| Year 6 | 77 |
| Total | 477 |
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 | 477 | 218 | 259 | - | 1142 | 29.7 |
| 2024 | 490 | 225 | 265 | 93.3 | 1130 | 29.7 |
| 2023 | 545 | 248 | 297 | 92.7 | 1134 | 32.8 |
| 2022 | 553 | 248 | 305 | 90.5 | 1134 | 32 |
| 2021 | 586 | 274 | 312 | 94.8 | 1126 | 33.7 |
| 2020 | 610 | 299 | 311 | - | 1130 | 35.6 |
| 2019 | 618 | 287 | 331 | 94.5 | 1128 | 36.1 |
| 2018 | 593 | 282 | 311 | 95.1 | 1136 | 33.5 |
| 2017 | 588 | 295 | 293 | 96.3 | 1148 | 32.3 |
| 2016 | 558 | 285 | 273 | 96.8 | 1140 | 29.5 |
| 2015 | 552 | 287 | 265 | 96.2 | 1146 | 29.7 |
| 2014 | 541 | 275 | 266 | 96 | 1147 | 28.5 |
| 2013 | 543 | 267 | 276 | 96.2 | 1155 | 29.4 |
| 2012 | 564 | 270 | 294 | 96.3 | 1145 | 30.9 |
| 2011 | 562 | 273 | 289 | 96 | 1148 | 29.7 |
| 2010 | 567 | 268 | 299 | - | 1149 | 29.5 |
| 2009 | 552 | 263 | 289 | - | 1196 | 29.8 |
| 2008 | 555 | 264 | 291 | - | 1196 | 29.9 |
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.