About the school
Sefton Infants School is a small, well-resourced educational institution specialising in the early years of schooling, catering to students from Preschool to Year 2. The school is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and engaging curriculum that addresses the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of each child in a nurturing environment. With a strong focus on explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy skills, the school ensures high-quality teaching and learning programs that set a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
Specialized Programs
Sefton Infants School offers various specialist programs including English as an Additional Language/Dialect, Community Languages, and Learning Support to extend student learning. The school also facilitates effective transition programs to support students moving into Kindergarten and beyond, ensuring a seamless educational experience.
Extra-Curricular Activities
In addition to the core curriculum, the school provides exciting extra-curricular activities such as after-school sports programs, swimming, gymnastics, and playgroup, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
Community Engagement
The school community is actively involved, with contributions from students, staff, parents, and local organisations being highly valued. The teachers work collaboratively with families to maximise student learning outcomes, reflecting the school's motto of ‘Working Together’. By fostering strong, reciprocal links with local schools and community groups, Sefton Infants School enhances its educational offerings and creates a supportive learning environment.
Sefton Infants School prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community where children feel secure, respected, and engaged in their learning journey. The focus on comprehensive and equitable education prepares students to become confident, active learners and respectful citizens.
Mission
Sefton Infants School fosters a strong foundation of wellbeing for all staff and students, so that they can learn at their best. Every learner receives evidence-informed and explicit teaching, enabling them to achieve and exceed their personal learning goals. All school community members are empowered to be effective communicators and active collaborators to support and extend student learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Sefton Infants School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Chester Hill Public School 840 m
- B Sefton High School 1.1 km
- C Birrong Public School 1.2 km
- D Karningul School 1.4 km
- E Regents Park Public School 1.5 km
- F Birrong Girls High School 1.5 km
- G Birrong Boys High School 1.5 km
- H Bass Hill Public School 1.9 km
- I Chester Hill North Public School 2.0 km
- J Bass High School 2.1 km
- K Chester Hill High School 2.1 km
- L Villawood East Public School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 93 (39 girls, 54 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 93
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1027 (percentile 59)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 25% / 31% / 26% / 18%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 90
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 94%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 38 |
| Year 1 | 30 |
| Year 2 | 25 |
| Total | 93 |
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 | 93 | 39 | 54 | - | 1027 | 10.6 |
| 2024 | 74 | 36 | 38 | 91 | 1011 | 9.3 |
| 2023 | 74 | 36 | 38 | 86.1 | 1024 | 11.9 |
| 2022 | 100 | 51 | 49 | 89.1 | 1030 | 10.7 |
| 2021 | 106 | 56 | 50 | 94.3 | 1030 | 10.5 |
| 2020 | 111 | 59 | 52 | - | 1032 | 10.7 |
| 2019 | 103 | 55 | 48 | 92.6 | 1028 | 10.5 |
| 2018 | 106 | 55 | 51 | 92.9 | 1015 | 10.3 |
| 2017 | 90 | 44 | 46 | 92.5 | - | 9.1 |
| 2016 | 90 | 36 | 54 | 96.1 | - | 8.8 |
| 2015 | 89 | 34 | 55 | 93.1 | - | 7.8 |
| 2014 | 87 | 38 | 49 | 96.2 | - | 7.9 |
| 2013 | 80 | 36 | 44 | 96.6 | - | 7.9 |
| 2012 | 74 | 32 | 42 | 96 | 1030 | 6.6 |
| 2011 | 67 | 33 | 34 | 91.8 | 1015 | 6.3 |
| 2010 | 59 | 29 | 30 | - | 1012 | 6 |
| 2009 | 42 | 20 | 22 | - | 985 | 4.6 |
| 2008 | 59 | 29 | 30 | - | 985 | 6.2 |
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.