About the school
Lugarno Public School is located within a small peninsula community on the banks of the Georges River, serving approximately 270 students, with 40% from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school features expansive grounds that provide ample space for creative movement and learning. It balances being large enough to offer diverse learning opportunities while ensuring staff can personally support each student.
Learning Environment
The experienced and enthusiastic teachers focus on unlocking the potential of every child through high-quality educational programmes. The school prioritises student wellbeing and creates a caring, supportive learning atmosphere, with robust participation from the parent community through the dedicated Parents and Citizens Association.
Curriculum and Programs
Lugarno Public School provides a diverse curriculum aimed at developing skills essential for becoming responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Key areas of focus include excellence in literacy and numeracy, building resilient and creative learners, and engaging in extracurricular opportunities across sports, creative and performing arts, student leadership, and technology. The school employs innovative teaching methods and a positive behaviour framework like 'Bounce Back' to foster students' social and emotional skills.
Community Engagement
The school prides itself on strong connections with local businesses and community groups, enhancing its educational environment. Staff engage in ongoing professional development, reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative practice. Overall, Lugarno Public School embodies a welcoming community that values academic, social, and emotional growth, ensuring every student is nurtured to succeed.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Lugarno Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Illawong Public School 1.6 km
- B Peakhurst South Public School 1.7 km
- C Oatley West Public School 2.0 km
- D Alfords Point Public School 2.1 km
- E Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus 2.3 km
- F Padstow Heights Public School 2.5 km
- G Peakhurst West Public School 2.6 km
- H Como West Public School 2.6 km
- I Tharawal Public School 2.7 km
- J Menai High School 2.8 km
- K Como Public School 2.9 km
- L Bonnet Bay Public School 3.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 272 (137 girls, 135 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 272
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1099 (percentile 84)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 23% / 32% / 38%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 35
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 47%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 22
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 39 |
| Year 1 | 38 |
| Year 2 | 43 |
| Year 3 | 44 |
| Year 4 | 37 |
| Year 5 | 34 |
| Year 6 | 37 |
| Total | 272 |
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 | 272 | 137 | 135 | - | 1099 | 22 |
| 2024 | 265 | 130 | 135 | 92.8 | 1101 | 22 |
| 2023 | 266 | 132 | 134 | 92.2 | 1105 | 22 |
| 2022 | 256 | 130 | 126 | 91.5 | 1106 | 20.8 |
| 2021 | 256 | 134 | 122 | 94.6 | 1090 | 21.2 |
| 2020 | 254 | 129 | 125 | - | 1085 | 13.9 |
| 2019 | 277 | 135 | 142 | 94 | 1087 | 15 |
| 2018 | 270 | 131 | 139 | 95.1 | 1085 | 15 |
| 2017 | 269 | 136 | 133 | 95.2 | 1079 | 14.7 |
| 2016 | 282 | 134 | 148 | 95.2 | 1074 | 14.6 |
| 2015 | 298 | 138 | 160 | 95 | 1077 | 15.5 |
| 2014 | 304 | 140 | 164 | 96.2 | 1090 | 16.1 |
| 2013 | 313 | 149 | 164 | 95.5 | 1104 | 17.1 |
| 2012 | 288 | 138 | 150 | 94.6 | 1103 | 14.7 |
| 2011 | 305 | 145 | 160 | 94.9 | 1108 | 15.8 |
| 2010 | 342 | 163 | 179 | - | 1112 | 17.9 |
| 2009 | 352 | 173 | 179 | - | 1117 | 18.4 |
| 2008 | 357 | 173 | 184 | - | 1117 | 17.8 |
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.