Peakhurst Public School
Promoting Effort and Excellence in a Caring Environment.
About the school
Peakhurst Public School is a vibrant and inclusive Kindergarten to Year 6 primary school located in Peakhurst. The school embodies a supportive, engaging, and innovative learning community dedicated to fostering a love of lifelong learning for all students. With 26 classes, including three special education classes and three extension classes for gifted and talented students, the school caters to a diverse range of educational needs. The core values of Peakhurst Public School—respect, responsibility, excellence, care, and fairness—underscore its commitment to nurturing informed learners and compassionate global citizens.
Learning Environment
Peakhurst Public School promotes an environment where students are challenged and empowered to develop critical thinking, creativity, and resilience. The school’s vision encourages students to advance beyond their perceived limits, nurturing a strong sense of identity and integrity. Ongoing professional development for staff ensures a high academic focus, leading to enhanced teaching practices and improved student outcomes.
Curriculum and Programs
The school prioritises literacy and numeracy, offering differentiated curriculum options to support every student’s learning journey. Peakhurst Public School also emphasises technology integration, performing arts, sports, and environmental education, reflecting 21st-century learning priorities. Students benefit from varied extracurricular activities, including band, choir, and sustainable projects, which enrich their educational experience and community involvement.
Overall, Peakhurst Public School is committed to creating a caring learning environment where every student feels safe, included, and ready to learn, ensuring they are well-prepared for the future.
Mission
Inclusion, innovation and excellence We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Peakhurst Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Narwee Public School 993 m
- B Penshurst West Public School 1.2 km
- C Hannans Road Public School 1.2 km
- D Peakhurst West Public School 1.4 km
- E Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus 1.4 km
- F Beverly Hills Girls High School 1.7 km
- G Riverwood Public School 1.7 km
- H Beverly Hills North Public School 2.0 km
- I Peakhurst South Public School 2.0 km
- J Beverly Hills Public School 2.1 km
- K Georges River College, Penshurst Campus 2.4 km
- L Penshurst Public School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 412 (189 girls, 223 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 412
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1043 (percentile 66)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 21% / 28% / 30% / 21%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 74
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 75%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 47 |
| Year 1 | 57 |
| Year 2 | 56 |
| Year 3 | 43 |
| Year 4 | 64 |
| Year 5 | 69 |
| Year 6 | 76 |
| Total | 412 |
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 | 412 | 189 | 223 | - | 1043 | 28.1 |
| 2024 | 453 | 208 | 245 | 90.9 | 1053 | 28.8 |
| 2023 | 478 | 220 | 258 | 91.6 | 1053 | 30.4 |
| 2022 | 507 | 241 | 266 | 89.1 | 1062 | 30.9 |
| 2021 | 578 | 281 | 297 | 92.9 | 1055 | 34.4 |
| 2020 | 619 | 306 | 313 | - | 1055 | 37.1 |
| 2019 | 623 | 304 | 319 | 92.8 | 1058 | 37.5 |
| 2018 | 629 | 318 | 311 | 93.6 | 1051 | 37.5 |
| 2017 | 624 | 318 | 306 | 94.7 | 1048 | 36.9 |
| 2016 | 599 | 295 | 304 | 95 | 1044 | 34.9 |
| 2015 | 563 | 263 | 300 | 95.1 | 1050 | 33.5 |
| 2014 | 546 | 246 | 300 | 95.6 | 1046 | 32.3 |
| 2013 | 521 | 227 | 294 | 95 | 1076 | 30.1 |
| 2012 | 505 | 234 | 271 | 94.7 | 1054 | 30.9 |
| 2011 | 468 | 224 | 244 | 95 | 1049 | 27.6 |
| 2010 | 456 | 222 | 234 | - | 1050 | 27.5 |
| 2009 | 443 | 214 | 229 | - | 1029 | 25.1 |
| 2008 | 433 | 218 | 215 | - | 1029 | 23.8 |
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.