Ashcroft Public School
The Ashcroft Public School community is committed to supporting every student to excel, through quality education in an enriched, supportive environment.
About the school
Ashcroft Public School is a multicultural educational institution located in the south western Sydney suburb of Ashcroft, providing education from Preschool to Year 6. The school community operates with a vision built on high expectations and a commitment to engaging teaching practices. The dedicated teaching staff continually engage in professional learning to refine their classroom pedagogy, ensuring that they deliver a quality education that enables students to become independent and responsible lifelong learners who respect themselves and others.
The school's educational programs are based on evidence and are regularly evaluated to enhance student engagement and learning. The Ashcroft School Plan highlights the importance of integrating technology, implementing systematic quality teaching, and nurturing positive community partnerships. To cater to individual student needs, teachers employ differentiated learning experiences aligned with the NSW Department of Education's 'Quality Teaching Framework' and 'Well Being Framework'.
In addition to standard curriculum subject offerings, students at Ashcroft Public School participate in various extracurricular activities, including Public Speaking, Sport, and Creative Arts. The school takes pride in celebrating its diverse cultural community through events like Harmony Day and Multicultural Day. Dedicated programs, such as Reading Recovery and English as an Additional Language, are in place to support all students, with particular attention to Indigenous students through engagement with community elders.
The school also runs an onsite playgroup, 'The Beehive', which fosters community connections for families with young children. Ashcroft Public School's commitment to a supportive environment is underscored by its 'Positive Behaviour for Learning' initiative, which sets clear expectations for student behaviour and enhances their learning success.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today! We create safe, inclusive classrooms by using high expectations, explicit teaching and positive relationships to support every student’s learning and wellbeing.
Location & Catchment Area
- Ashcroft Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Ashcroft High School 459 m
- B Sadleir Public School 682 m
- C Heckenberg Public School 1.1 km
- D Cartwright Public School 1.2 km
- E Marsden Road Public School 1.3 km
- F Liverpool West Public School 1.5 km
- G Busby Public School 1.7 km
- H Mount Pritchard East Public School 1.8 km
- I Miller High School 1.8 km
- J Lurnea Public School 1.8 km
- K Mount Pritchard Public School 1.8 km
- L Les Powell School 1.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 284 (127 girls, 157 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 284
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 887 (percentile 8)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 71% / 24% / 5% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 173
- Indigenous students
- 14%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 71%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 36 |
| Year 1 | 42 |
| Year 2 | 37 |
| Year 3 | 42 |
| Year 4 | 45 |
| Year 5 | 42 |
| Year 6 | 40 |
| Total | 284 |
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 | 284 | 127 | 157 | - | 887 | 28.1 |
| 2024 | 281 | 138 | 143 | 88.7 | 900 | 27.4 |
| 2023 | 286 | 140 | 146 | 86.7 | 898 | 27.2 |
| 2022 | 287 | 138 | 149 | 82.4 | 880 | 27 |
| 2021 | 288 | 139 | 149 | 89 | 880 | 23.8 |
| 2020 | 277 | 135 | 142 | - | 891 | 22.7 |
| 2019 | 256 | 127 | 129 | 88.5 | 881 | 20.3 |
| 2018 | 252 | 119 | 133 | 89.6 | 867 | 20.3 |
| 2017 | 282 | 138 | 144 | 88.9 | 888 | 19.2 |
| 2016 | 273 | 120 | 153 | 92.6 | 886 | 19.5 |
| 2015 | 274 | 122 | 152 | 91.9 | 885 | 20.4 |
| 2014 | 279 | 123 | 156 | 94.1 | 896 | 20.4 |
| 2013 | 256 | 115 | 141 | 93 | 904 | 19.2 |
| 2012 | 242 | 112 | 130 | 92.7 | 921 | 28.3 |
| 2011 | 265 | 123 | 142 | 91.4 | 915 | 29.4 |
| 2010 | 263 | 127 | 136 | - | 911 | 29.4 |
| 2009 | 248 | 134 | 114 | - | 907 | 27.3 |
| 2008 | 261 | 145 | 116 | - | 907 | 26.3 |
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.