Glenwood Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Glenwood Public School is a comprehensive co-educational primary school located in Glenfield, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their background, and aims to ensure every child feels known, valued, and cared for. With a strong focus on high-quality education, Glenwood delivers structured programs in literacy and numeracy, supported by well-resourced learning spaces equipped with contemporary technology.
Commitment to Learning
Glenwood Public School employs differentiated teaching approaches, ensuring that all students are challenged appropriately and that their individual learning needs are met. The school values not only academic success but also personal development, promoting skills such as resilience, creativity, and emotional wellbeing. Teachers at Glenwood are highly dedicated, cultivating partnerships with families to enhance student success by co-designing tailored learning programs.
Supportive Community
The school creates a calm and supportive learning environment, underpinned by effective welfare programs that address the holistic development of every child. With access to a broad curriculum that includes STEM, the arts, and extracurricular activities, Glenwood encourages students to explore their interests and develop critical skills for future opportunities. The school actively promotes diversity, ensuring that cultural inclusivity and respect for all students are central to its mission.
In sum, Glenwood Public School stands as a beacon of educational excellence in the Glenfield area, committed to nurturing confident, capable learners prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Mission
At Glenwood Public School, we believe that collaboration among students, teachers, parents, and the community is essential for success. We are committed to creating an environment where students feel confident and capable of learning in a creative and supportive setting.
Location & Catchment Area
- Glenwood Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glenfield Public School 713 m
- B Hurlstone Agricultural High School 982 m
- C Guise Public School 1.5 km
- D James Meehan High School 1.8 km
- E Campbell House School 2.1 km
- F Curran Public School 2.1 km
- G Glenfield Park School 2.4 km
- H Ajuga School 2.4 km
- I Casula High School 2.7 km
- J Macquarie Fields High School 3.0 km
- K Macquarie Fields Public School 3.0 km
- L Prestons Public School 3.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 216 (106 girls, 110 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 216
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 988 (percentile 41)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 39% / 28% / 21% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 112
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 57%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 26 |
| Year 1 | 31 |
| Year 2 | 38 |
| Year 3 | 31 |
| Year 4 | 33 |
| Year 5 | 31 |
| Year 6 | 26 |
| Total | 216 |
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 | 216 | 106 | 110 | - | 988 | 13.4 |
| 2024 | 214 | 113 | 101 | 89.1 | 993 | 13.6 |
| 2023 | 224 | 113 | 111 | 89.7 | 1001 | 14.7 |
| 2022 | 223 | 109 | 114 | 88.9 | 990 | 14.3 |
| 2021 | 235 | 114 | 121 | 92.6 | 988 | 14.5 |
| 2020 | 236 | 111 | 125 | - | 988 | 14.9 |
| 2019 | 235 | 105 | 130 | 92.6 | 987 | 14.7 |
| 2018 | 228 | 99 | 129 | 93 | 993 | 13.7 |
| 2017 | 253 | 109 | 144 | 93.4 | 1004 | 16.2 |
| 2016 | 287 | 134 | 153 | 92.6 | 987 | 17.3 |
| 2015 | 324 | 155 | 169 | 93.2 | 998 | 18.3 |
| 2014 | 311 | 144 | 167 | 93.9 | 995 | 17.8 |
| 2013 | 302 | 141 | 161 | 94.5 | 1016 | 16.8 |
| 2012 | 296 | 133 | 163 | 94.8 | 1013 | 16.6 |
| 2011 | 294 | 139 | 155 | 93.7 | 1012 | 16.7 |
| 2010 | 286 | 136 | 150 | - | 1016 | 16.9 |
| 2009 | 288 | 128 | 160 | - | 983 | 16.6 |
| 2008 | 261 | 123 | 138 | - | 983 | 15.7 |
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.