About the school
Padstow Park Public School is dedicated to providing a balanced curriculum that addresses the academic, emotional, and social needs of all students. The school aims to foster a happy, caring, and supportive environment that promotes the development of each student’s potential. With a culture rooted in respect, tolerance, and open communication, Padstow Park has a strong tradition of academic and creative achievements, placing high expectations on literacy and numeracy.
The school is committed to catering to all student abilities and offers Gifted and Talented programs, alongside support for students with specific learning difficulties. Each year, a number of students transition to Opportunity Classes and Selective High Schools, highlighting the school’s success in fostering academic excellence. Unique features include an extensive music program led by a specialist teacher, where every student from Kindergarten to Year 6 learns music composition, performance, and theory. Opportunities to engage in performing arts, debating, and public speaking are also available.
Padstow Park actively encourages student involvement in charitable initiatives, raising funds for organisations like the Children’s Hospital and Stewart House through events like Bandage Bear Day and Fun Day. The parent body plays a vital role in the school’s governance, contributing to policies and community engagement. Positive relationships with local organisations further enrich the school’s community spirit. Padstow Park Public School strives to achieve its vision of Knowledge, Wisdom, Insight, making it a cornerstone of the Padstow community.
Mission
Helping every student reach their potential, build confidence and thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Location & Catchment Area
- Padstow Park Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Padstow North Public School 1.1 km
- B Padstow Heights Public School 1.3 km
- C Revesby South Public School 1.4 km
- D Riverwood Public School 1.7 km
- E Revesby Public School 1.7 km
- F Peakhurst West Public School 1.9 km
- G Sir Joseph Banks High School 1.9 km
- H Broderick Gillawarna School 2.0 km
- I Picnic Point High School 2.1 km
- J Caroline Chisholm School 2.2 km
- K Tower Street Public School 2.2 km
- L Picnic Point Public School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 334 (169 girls, 165 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 334
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1019 (percentile 55)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 27% / 31% / 27% / 14%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 94
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 60%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Year 1 | 51 |
| Year 2 | 47 |
| Year 3 | 39 |
| Year 4 | 49 |
| Year 5 | 39 |
| Year 6 | 61 |
| Total | 334 |
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 | 334 | 169 | 165 | - | 1019 | 29.5 |
| 2024 | 352 | 183 | 169 | 90.3 | 1019 | 29.7 |
| 2023 | 356 | 184 | 172 | 91.1 | 1021 | 29.5 |
| 2022 | 352 | 170 | 182 | 87.8 | 1027 | 30.7 |
| 2021 | 354 | 184 | 170 | 94.1 | 1023 | 30.3 |
| 2020 | 375 | 194 | 181 | - | 1021 | 31.1 |
| 2019 | 370 | 180 | 190 | 93.6 | 1020 | 29.8 |
| 2018 | 344 | 170 | 174 | 93.8 | 1016 | 26.5 |
| 2017 | 335 | 169 | 166 | 94 | 1023 | 26.3 |
| 2016 | 342 | 161 | 181 | 94.1 | 1014 | 24.5 |
| 2015 | 364 | 177 | 187 | 94.4 | 1020 | 25.4 |
| 2014 | 348 | 157 | 191 | 95.8 | 1016 | 24.5 |
| 2013 | 333 | 151 | 182 | 94.9 | 1027 | 24.2 |
| 2012 | 326 | 152 | 174 | 94.5 | 1028 | 25.7 |
| 2011 | 340 | 156 | 184 | 95.8 | 1026 | 27 |
| 2010 | 339 | 156 | 183 | - | 1026 | 26.1 |
| 2009 | 333 | 159 | 174 | - | 1007 | 26.1 |
| 2008 | 324 | 153 | 171 | - | 1007 | 26 |
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.