Heckenberg Public School

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About the school

Heckenberg Public School is committed to the pursuit of excellence and the provision of high-quality educational opportunities for every child and adult within its community. The school nurtures, guides, inspires, and challenges students through personalised learning experiences, ensuring that each individual child is known and understood, with their potential developed to its fullest extent. The school aims to support aspiration, equity, and promote a learning environment that maximises educational outcomes for all students.

Inclusive School Community

Heckenberg Public School prides itself on being a vibrant and inclusive community where students from diverse backgrounds are celebrated. The school's comprehensive programs cater to varying academic needs, including High Potential and Gifted Education programs across multiple domains—academic, creative, physical, and leadership.

Supportive Learning Environment

The dedicated teaching staff participates in continuous professional learning, enabling them to employ evidence-based practices that foster engagement and motivation among students. The school values the role of parents and caregivers as authentic members of the learning community, ensuring they are kept informed and involved in their child's education.

Commitment to Growth

The school is also part of the Early Action for Success initiative, participating in action research through an Inquiry Method of Professional Learning. This commitment to high-quality education aligns with the school's vision of nurturing confident, resilient learners, ready to succeed in a constantly evolving world. Heckenberg Public School is an institution dedicated to supporting the personal, academic, and social growth of every student.

Mission

Heckenberg Public School is a vibrant, inclusive community where every student is supported to thrive. With a strong Community Hub offering programs for families and carers, we foster meaningful connections beyond the classroom.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Heckenberg Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
209 (105 girls, 104 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
209
ICSEA What does this mean?
848 (percentile 5)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
81% / 15% / 3% / 1%
Indigenous students
17%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
21.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 27
Year 1 29
Year 2 40
Year 3 27
Year 4 27
Year 5 22
Year 6 37
Total 209

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 209 105 104 - 848 21.3
2024 226 110 116 87.8 871 21.2
2023 228 113 115 88.1 861 19.9
2022 203 95 108 79.1 862 17.6
2021 202 100 102 87.9 869 12.5
2020 208 105 103 - 881 13.9
2019 207 113 94 89.3 885 13.9
2018 215 117 98 89.4 895 13.9
2017 215 110 105 91.4 874 13.7
2016 213 107 106 92.8 860 13.6
2015 221 111 110 92.5 864 13.9
2014 220 109 111 94.4 859 15.6
2013 229 108 121 94 861 14.2
2012 207 97 110 92.2 906 14.1
2011 225 101 124 92.2 902 14
2010 219 101 118 - 901 14.2
2009 217 102 115 - 909 14.1
2008 248 110 138 - 909 15.2

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.

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