About the school
Northmead Public School serves a diverse community in Northmead, offering a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. With an expansive campus and leafy grounds, the school is undergoing upgrades to replace demountable classrooms with permanent facilities, ensuring an enhanced learning environment for its growing student population. Anticipating an enrolment growth of up to 80 additional students, the school aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive community where every child can thrive.
Student-Centred Learning
The school places a strong emphasis on student well-being and academic success. Northmead Public School offers a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, empowering students to learn, develop skills, and explore their interests. Tailored support is available for students with varying needs, ensuring that every child receives the assistance they require to achieve their best.
Community Engagement
Strong partnerships with families and the wider community are integral to the school’s philosophy. Teachers and support staff work collaboratively with parents to co-design learning plans that cater to each student's unique needs. The school values diversity and promotes an environment where all students feel respected and included.
Opportunities for Growth
Northmead Public School encourages curiosity, creativity, and resilience in its students, preparing them to be confident, well-rounded citizens. Through a balanced curriculum and a variety of programs, the school strives to nurture each child’s potential and celebrate their achievements. Enrolment is open to students from all backgrounds, and the school invites families to join their vibrant community.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Northmead Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School 842 m
- B The Hills School 1.4 km
- C Toongabbie East Public School 1.5 km
- D Redbank School 1.6 km
- E Winston Hills Public School 1.7 km
- F The Childrens Hospital School 1.8 km
- G Palm Avenue School 1.9 km
- H Toongabbie Public School 2.2 km
- I Parramatta North Public School 2.3 km
- J Winston Heights Public School 2.5 km
- K Model Farms High School 2.6 km
- L Burnside Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 614 (297 girls, 317 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 614
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1082 (percentile 79)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 12% / 21% / 34% / 33%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 40
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 53%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 40.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 95 |
| Year 1 | 81 |
| Year 2 | 73 |
| Year 3 | 94 |
| Year 4 | 90 |
| Year 5 | 92 |
| Year 6 | 89 |
| Total | 614 |
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 | 614 | 297 | 317 | - | 1082 | 40.3 |
| 2024 | 636 | 302 | 334 | 91 | 1075 | 36.8 |
| 2023 | 649 | 319 | 330 | 87.6 | 1080 | 37.1 |
| 2022 | 697 | 343 | 354 | 86.8 | 1073 | 40.1 |
| 2021 | 718 | 361 | 357 | 93.3 | 1075 | 38.4 |
| 2020 | 725 | 354 | 371 | - | 1078 | 39.3 |
| 2019 | 726 | 354 | 372 | 92.6 | 1075 | 38.4 |
| 2018 | 730 | 353 | 377 | 94 | 1072 | 38.4 |
| 2017 | 684 | 332 | 352 | 94.5 | 1073 | 35.3 |
| 2016 | 646 | 319 | 327 | 94.5 | 1062 | 34 |
| 2015 | 652 | 315 | 337 | 94.1 | 1068 | 34.5 |
| 2014 | 646 | 328 | 318 | 94.8 | 1066 | 35.8 |
| 2013 | 633 | 327 | 306 | 95.1 | 1069 | 33.6 |
| 2012 | 624 | 325 | 299 | 95.7 | 1067 | 32.6 |
| 2011 | 601 | 296 | 305 | 95.3 | 1071 | 31.6 |
| 2010 | 596 | 289 | 307 | - | 1074 | 30 |
| 2009 | 576 | 280 | 296 | - | 1075 | 29.2 |
| 2008 | 576 | 283 | 293 | - | 1075 | 29.3 |
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.