Chester Hill Public School
The Chester Hill Public School difference: A strong start.
About the school
Chester Hill Public School is an inclusive and supportive learning community located in Chester Hill, South Western Sydney, offering comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel welcome from their first day. The focus on academic excellence is complemented by a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that empower students to develop essential skills and discover their passions.
Innovative Learning Approaches
Learning at Chester Hill Public School is characterised by innovative and enriched teaching methods. The curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, particularly in the K-2 years through the Early Action for Success model. From Years 3-6, explicit teaching strategies are employed across all Key Learning Areas, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy supported by resources and professional learning.
Extracurricular Activities
The school boasts a rich array of extracurricular programs, including participation in sporting competitions and creative activities like choir and dance. Students engage in various competitions such as the Premier's Spelling Bee and Debating, fostering skills in communication and teamwork. The school also focuses on community engagement through initiatives like the Community Hubs Australia, which enhance parental involvement and support.
Commitment to Wellbeing
Chester Hill Public School is dedicated to the wellbeing of its students and families. With support teams in place, including Learning Support Officers, the school offers tailored learning plans designed to help each student succeed. By nurturing a welcoming environment that values diversity, the school prepares its students to become confident, well-rounded individuals ready for future challenges.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
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Location & Catchment Area
- Chester Hill Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sefton Infants School 840 m
- B Sefton High School 946 m
- C Chester Hill High School 1.4 km
- D Chester Hill North Public School 1.5 km
- E Villawood East Public School 1.5 km
- F Bass High School 1.8 km
- G George Bass School 1.8 km
- H Birrong Public School 2.0 km
- I Karningul School 2.0 km
- J Regents Park Public School 2.1 km
- K Birrong Girls High School 2.3 km
- L Bass Hill Public School 2.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 578 (272 girls, 306 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 578
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 958 (percentile 28)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 52% / 29% / 16% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 145
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 89%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 38.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 71 |
| Year 1 | 69 |
| Year 2 | 85 |
| Year 3 | 82 |
| Year 4 | 82 |
| Year 5 | 92 |
| Year 6 | 97 |
| Total | 578 |
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 | 578 | 272 | 306 | - | 958 | 38.5 |
| 2024 | 573 | 275 | 298 | 87.4 | 960 | 38.9 |
| 2023 | 605 | 293 | 312 | 88.5 | 961 | 40.3 |
| 2022 | 626 | 309 | 317 | 86.1 | 952 | 41.5 |
| 2021 | 647 | 321 | 326 | 90.2 | 958 | 42.4 |
| 2020 | 687 | 347 | 340 | - | 959 | 44 |
| 2019 | 692 | 340 | 352 | 90 | 955 | 42.3 |
| 2018 | 671 | 337 | 334 | 91.7 | 943 | 41.9 |
| 2017 | 660 | 327 | 333 | 92.6 | 938 | 40.1 |
| 2016 | 657 | 324 | 333 | 93.5 | 938 | 39.2 |
| 2015 | 630 | 306 | 324 | 92.4 | 942 | 38 |
| 2014 | 582 | 268 | 314 | 95 | 941 | 35.3 |
| 2013 | 536 | 229 | 307 | 94.6 | 950 | 33.5 |
| 2012 | 552 | 248 | 304 | 93 | 956 | 32.9 |
| 2011 | 518 | 237 | 281 | 92.7 | 951 | 30.1 |
| 2010 | 528 | 255 | 273 | - | 945 | 32.4 |
| 2009 | 575 | 277 | 298 | - | 976 | 34.8 |
| 2008 | 580 | 293 | 287 | - | 976 | 35.1 |
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.