Lurnea Public School — SchoolAtlas

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Phone: (02) 9607 7002
Email: lurnea-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: West & Reilly Sts, Lurnea NSW 2170
Website: https://lurnea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Quick facts

Established

1 September 1961

Category

Primary School

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Local government area

Liverpool

State electorate

Holsworthy

Federal electorate

Werriwa

About the school

Lurnea Public School has a proud tradition of teaching children to be safe and respectful learners in a positive environment. The school, serving a vibrant community with diverse cultural backgrounds, focuses on providing a contemporary school of excellence through innovative teaching methods and the use of technology. At present, Lurnea Public School caters to approximately 475 students, offering specialised programs including a preschool dedicated to local children and a support unit for children with unique learning needs.

The school's experienced staff are deeply committed to nurturing each child's potential in a supportive environment that prioritises inclusivity. Lurnea Public School prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere, organising a range of activities and programs that empower students and enrich their educational experience. From sports to performing arts, the school encourages active engagement and participation, ensuring that every child has access to opportunities that promote personal development and growth.

In line with their mission to provide a high-quality education from Preschool to Year 6, Lurnea Public School ensures that every student feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day. The school fosters partnerships with families, actively co-designing educational plans tailored to meet each student's needs and aspirations. The goal is to maintain a cutting-edge educational environment that helps every child succeed academically and socially.

Mission

At Lurnea Public School, we are deeply committed to providing excellence in teaching and learning for all students, especially in Literacy and Numeracy in an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

Location & Catchment Area

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 440 (222 girls, 218 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 440
ICSEA What does this mean?: 906 (percentile 12)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 68% / 21% / 8% / 3%
FOEI What does this mean?: 167
Indigenous students: 6%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 84%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 33.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 11.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	67
Year 1	50
Year 2	72
Year 3	53
Year 4	68
Year 5	60
Year 6	70
Total	440

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	440	222	218	-	906	33.4
2024	429	214	215	86.2	906	32.3
2023	418	213	205	86.9	904	32.1
2022	422	215	207	82.4	886	31.1
2021	408	207	201	90	893	31.5
2020	430	209	221	-	890	32.5
2019	443	203	240	90.6	895	31.3
2018	432	193	239	91.6	907	31.7
2017	423	193	230	92.2	900	29.5
2016	432	205	227	91	900	29.9
2015	444	210	234	91.4	908	29.6
2014	435	205	230	92.8	920	29.3
2013	421	205	216	92.6	927	28.4
2012	411	207	204	92.2	938	27.8
2011	399	189	210	93	935	26.7
2010	403	180	223	-	927	28
2009	436	193	243	-	939	30.2
2008	468	208	260	-	939	33.4

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.