About the school
Glenfield Public School, established in 1882, proudly serves a diverse community, accommodating students from various cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. With increasing enrolments from 268 to 409 students since 2010, the school is highly regarded within the community. It upholds high expectations for both teachers and students, fostering a safe and supportive environment characterised by confidence, cooperation, and respect among learners.
Vision and Values
The school's vision is to inspire and empower resilient, self-motivated students capable of critical thinking and creativity, engaging effectively with the global community. A strong focus on literacy, numeracy, and teacher professional learning underpins its educational strategies. Glenfield Public School leverages modern technology to deliver innovative, high-quality education, while dedicated teachers create engaging learning environments tailored to each child's academic and social development.
Support Services and Community Engagement
The school offers specialised support for students with diverse needs, including English language learners and those facing learning difficulties. The staff, along with a learning support team and school counsellor, prioritise positive student wellbeing, ensuring that all educational, social, emotional, and physical needs are met.
Glenfield Public School values parental involvement, encouraging families to participate actively in their children's education. An engaged parent body supports the school's initiatives, with regular meetings and programs designed to strengthen community ties. The motto, "Strive to Achieve", encapsulates the collaborative ethos where parents, community, teachers, and students work together towards a thriving educational environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Glenfield Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Hurlstone Agricultural High School 281 m
- B Glenwood Public School 713 m
- C Campbell House School 1.4 km
- D Glenfield Park School 1.7 km
- E Ajuga School 1.7 km
- F Guise Public School 1.8 km
- G James Meehan High School 2.0 km
- H Casula High School 2.2 km
- I Curran Public School 2.5 km
- J Prestons Public School 2.8 km
- K Macquarie Fields Public School 3.0 km
- L Macquarie Fields High School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 470 (238 girls, 232 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 470
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1070 (percentile 75)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 14% / 23% / 34% / 28%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 51
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 88%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 26.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 |
| Year 1 | 75 |
| Year 2 | 64 |
| Year 3 | 64 |
| Year 4 | 75 |
| Year 5 | 64 |
| Year 6 | 56 |
| Total | 470 |
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 | 470 | 238 | 232 | - | 1070 | 26.4 |
| 2024 | 463 | 219 | 244 | 90.1 | 1063 | 27 |
| 2023 | 483 | 226 | 257 | 89.9 | 1067 | 26.9 |
| 2022 | 449 | 224 | 225 | 87.7 | 1064 | 25.9 |
| 2021 | 453 | 222 | 231 | 93.4 | 1060 | 26.3 |
| 2020 | 439 | 213 | 226 | - | 1058 | 25.9 |
| 2019 | 432 | 202 | 230 | 91.6 | 1054 | 24.1 |
| 2018 | 418 | 192 | 226 | 92.1 | 1046 | 24.3 |
| 2017 | 405 | 203 | 202 | 91.6 | 1039 | 23.5 |
| 2016 | 392 | 198 | 194 | 93 | 1032 | 22.5 |
| 2015 | 337 | 170 | 167 | 93.1 | 1039 | 19.8 |
| 2014 | 303 | 145 | 158 | 93.9 | 1034 | 17.2 |
| 2013 | 272 | 138 | 134 | 95 | 1036 | 15.8 |
| 2012 | 273 | 153 | 120 | 94.7 | 1025 | 16.8 |
| 2011 | 261 | 146 | 115 | 93.1 | 1025 | 15.6 |
| 2010 | 263 | 148 | 115 | - | 1025 | 16.6 |
| 2009 | 284 | 150 | 134 | - | 1005 | 16.8 |
| 2008 | 298 | 148 | 150 | - | 1005 | 18 |
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.