About the school
Sherwood Grange Public School is a proud learning community located in Merrylands. The school prioritises quality teaching, student engagement, and the differentiation of the curriculum, ensuring that well-planned and stimulating learning experiences are provided across the six Key Learning Areas. The emphasis on excellence permeates all aspects of school life, with specific strengths in systematic literacy and numeracy programs, a Kindergarten Preparation Program, and notable achievements in public speaking, an integrated school values program, a choir, and a dance group. The school maintains strong links with local high schools to facilitate gifted and talented programs as well as transition programs, alongside a robust physical education and sports program.
The facilities at Sherwood Grange are designed to support a conducive learning environment, featuring air-conditioned classrooms, computer labs, electronic whiteboards, and a well-resourced library. The school grounds are spacious, with an oval, multi-purpose courts, and covered play areas shaded by trees, providing students with ample recreational space.
Students at Sherwood Grange are expected to wear the full school uniform, uphold school values, and adhere to the Core Rules for students in NSW Public Schools. The dedicated teaching staff focuses on meeting the diverse learning, social, and emotional needs of each student, fostering a safe and engaging learning environment. Parents and caregivers play a vital role in the school community, supporting students through various initiatives and programs.
At Sherwood Grange Public School, respect, tolerance, care, compassion, integrity, fairness, excellence, and responsibility are central to the school’s ethos, creating a warm and harmonious environment for all.
Mission
At Sherwood Grange, our purpose is to meet the academic, social, emotional, creative and physical needs of every child in our care.
Location & Catchment Area
- Sherwood Grange Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Holroyd High School 934 m
- B Merrylands High School 984 m
- C Guildford West Public School 1.3 km
- D Fowler Road School 1.5 km
- E Merrylands Public School 1.5 km
- F Hilltop Road Public School 1.7 km
- G Ringrose Public School 1.8 km
- H Widemere Public School 1.9 km
- I Greystanes Public School 2.0 km
- J Holroyd School 2.2 km
- K Wentworthville Public School 2.7 km
- L Merrylands East Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 246 (128 girls, 118 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 246
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 992 (percentile 43)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 39% / 29% / 21% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 116
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 67%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 |
| Year 1 | 31 |
| Year 2 | 35 |
| Year 3 | 47 |
| Year 4 | 33 |
| Year 5 | 33 |
| Year 6 | 23 |
| Total | 246 |
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 | 246 | 128 | 118 | - | 992 | 16.7 |
| 2024 | 243 | 119 | 124 | 89 | 1003 | 16.5 |
| 2023 | 257 | 128 | 129 | 90.3 | 998 | 16.2 |
| 2022 | 258 | 131 | 127 | 86.2 | 994 | 16 |
| 2021 | 275 | 136 | 139 | 91.9 | 986 | 15.5 |
| 2020 | 304 | 151 | 153 | - | 991 | 16.5 |
| 2019 | 303 | 145 | 158 | 92.5 | 989 | 16.4 |
| 2018 | 335 | 164 | 171 | 93.7 | 998 | 18.8 |
| 2017 | 340 | 177 | 163 | 93.6 | 992 | 18.5 |
| 2016 | 316 | 162 | 154 | 94.5 | 1007 | 17.4 |
| 2015 | 316 | 165 | 151 | 94.9 | 1002 | 17.6 |
| 2014 | 308 | 164 | 144 | 95.9 | 1016 | 17.4 |
| 2013 | 283 | 153 | 130 | 95.9 | 1024 | 16 |
| 2012 | 264 | 146 | 118 | 94.4 | 1033 | 14.7 |
| 2011 | 252 | 135 | 117 | 95 | 1028 | 13.8 |
| 2010 | 260 | 134 | 126 | - | 1031 | 13.3 |
| 2009 | 250 | 131 | 119 | - | 995 | 13.3 |
| 2008 | 257 | 127 | 130 | - | 995 | 14.5 |
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.