About the school
Peakhurst South Public School, nestled in Southern Sydney on the Peakhurst Heights peninsula, serves as a vibrant K-6 primary school with a robust student body of 338. Notably, 49.1% of the students hail from diverse linguistic backgrounds, representing a rich tapestry of 33 different languages, with English, Mandarin, Greek, Arabic, Cantonese, and Macedonian being the primary languages spoken.
Holistic Development
The school places paramount importance on nurturing the holistic development of its students, ensuring their cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. This ethos is reflected in the diverse array of social and emotional learning programs offered. Peakhurst South Public School prides itself on its innovative and inclusive approach to education. By prioritising evidence-informed practice and future-focused learning strategies, the school cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving skills among its students.
Extracurricular Offerings
Staff are dedicated to continuously updating their skills to provide the highest quality education, while parents actively contribute to initiatives aimed at supporting student learning. The school's extracurricular offerings are extensive and diverse, ranging from the Gardening Club to Chess, Debating, and various sports teams. Its well-equipped facilities include air-conditioned classrooms with interactive technology, a computer lab, a library, a Modern Learning Centre, and contemporary outdoor learning spaces, providing a conducive environment for learning and growth.
Community Engagement
Community engagement is integral to the school's ethos, as evidenced by its active P&C committee, which runs the canteen, uniform shop, and band. Peakhurst South Public School teaches students to be safe, respectful, and engaged, upholding the values of integrity, excellence, fairness, cooperation, respect, and resilience to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Peakhurst South Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus 672 m
- B Oatley West Public School 1.1 km
- C Peakhurst West Public School 1.4 km
- D Lugarno Public School 1.7 km
- E Penshurst West Public School 1.9 km
- F Peakhurst Public School 2.0 km
- G Mortdale Public School 2.3 km
- H Georges River College, Oatley Senior Campus 2.4 km
- I Carinya School 2.4 km
- J Padstow Heights Public School 2.5 km
- K Oatley Public School 2.5 km
- L Georges River College, Penshurst Campus 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 313 (160 girls, 153 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 313
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1061 (percentile 72)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 15% / 26% / 33% / 26%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 48
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 45%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 36 |
| Year 1 | 44 |
| Year 2 | 39 |
| Year 3 | 55 |
| Year 4 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 51 |
| Year 6 | 58 |
| Total | 313 |
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 | 313 | 160 | 153 | - | 1061 | 16.9 |
| 2024 | 326 | 163 | 163 | 91.3 | 1055 | 17.8 |
| 2023 | 340 | 170 | 170 | 92.2 | 1061 | 19 |
| 2022 | 328 | 156 | 172 | 88.3 | 1057 | 18.5 |
| 2021 | 345 | 163 | 182 | 94 | 1063 | 18.5 |
| 2020 | 337 | 159 | 178 | - | 1061 | 18.4 |
| 2019 | 309 | 145 | 164 | 94.4 | 1060 | 17.2 |
| 2018 | 283 | 132 | 151 | 94.6 | 1048 | 16 |
| 2017 | 261 | 117 | 144 | 95.7 | 1044 | 14.6 |
| 2016 | 227 | 105 | 122 | 95.3 | 1033 | 13.5 |
| 2015 | 240 | 121 | 119 | 96.2 | 1019 | 13.3 |
| 2014 | 235 | 115 | 120 | 96.3 | 1067 | 13.3 |
| 2013 | 244 | 112 | 132 | 95.2 | 1062 | 13.5 |
| 2012 | 278 | 129 | 149 | 94.4 | 1065 | 14.2 |
| 2011 | 290 | 134 | 156 | 95.3 | 1070 | 15.3 |
| 2010 | 295 | 140 | 155 | - | 1074 | 15.1 |
| 2009 | 307 | 145 | 162 | - | 1051 | 16.6 |
| 2008 | 305 | 143 | 162 | - | 1051 | 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.