About the school
Undercliffe Public School is a vibrant and well-resourced K-6 school located in Earlwood. The school delivers a challenging, stimulating, and rich curriculum aimed at providing high-quality education in an inclusive and supportive environment. Its purpose is to equip each child to function and succeed in a changing world, striving for academic excellence while fostering values, commitment, and perseverance.
Educational Approach
The school caters to the individual learning and social needs of its students through outstanding support programs and high-order thinking initiatives. Undercliffe Public School believes that every child should learn essential skills to reach their full potential. Partnerships with parents are highly valued, strengthening the educational experience and fostering a community spirit.
Student Development
Undercliffe Public School promotes student leadership and a strong student voice, preparing students for continued success and self-motivation. The school community is dedicated to raising educational standards and believes in educating the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
Community Involvement
The school encourages parent involvement and support, knowing that collaboration enhances student outcomes. Teachers, along with learning and wellbeing support teams, work closely with families, co-designing learning plans tailored to the individual needs of students. With a commitment to excellence, the school strives to create a caring, dynamic, and empowering educational experience that prepares students for a bright future.
Mission
Undercliffe Public School is passionate about creating a vibrant, inclusive community where every student is celebrated for their unique talents and supported every step of the way. With a rich variety of diverse subjects, innovative teaching strategies, and a strong focus on wellbeing and additional learning needs, they ensure that every learner thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.
Location & Catchment Area
- Undercliffe Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Arncliffe West Infants School 1.1 km
- B Marrickville West Public School 1.2 km
- C Ferncourt Public School 1.2 km
- D Edgeware School 1.3 km
- E Athelstane Public School 1.5 km
- F Bardwell Park Infants School 1.6 km
- G Earlwood Public School 1.6 km
- H Dulwich Hill Public School 2.0 km
- I Arncliffe Public School 2.0 km
- J Tempe Public School 2.1 km
- K Tempe High School 2.1 km
- L Canterbury South Public School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 152 (75 girls, 77 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 152
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1092 (percentile 82)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 12% / 22% / 28% / 38%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 38
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 56%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 22 |
| Year 1 | 25 |
| Year 2 | 22 |
| Year 3 | 22 |
| Year 4 | 23 |
| Year 5 | 25 |
| Year 6 | 13 |
| Total | 152 |
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 | 152 | 75 | 77 | - | 1092 | 9.5 |
| 2024 | 152 | 78 | 74 | 93 | 1095 | 9.5 |
| 2023 | 157 | 85 | 72 | 92.3 | 1095 | 10.6 |
| 2022 | 163 | 86 | 77 | 88.3 | 1084 | 10.3 |
| 2021 | 193 | 96 | 97 | 93 | 1073 | 11.4 |
| 2020 | 209 | 104 | 105 | - | 1075 | 12.8 |
| 2019 | 215 | 100 | 115 | 93.8 | 1072 | 12.8 |
| 2018 | 223 | 107 | 116 | 94.2 | 1058 | 12.8 |
| 2017 | 223 | 105 | 118 | 95.1 | 1090 | 12.9 |
| 2016 | 216 | 103 | 113 | 94.3 | 1045 | 12.7 |
| 2015 | 213 | 101 | 112 | 94.7 | 1077 | 12.7 |
| 2014 | 199 | 92 | 107 | 94.1 | 1057 | 12.7 |
| 2013 | 179 | 82 | 97 | 94.7 | 1052 | 11.3 |
| 2012 | 160 | 73 | 87 | 95.2 | 1047 | 9.8 |
| 2011 | 136 | 69 | 67 | 93.9 | 1039 | 9 |
| 2010 | 157 | 74 | 83 | - | 1033 | 9.8 |
| 2009 | 161 | 81 | 80 | - | 1037 | 10.1 |
| 2008 | 162 | 83 | 79 | - | 1037 | 9.2 |
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.