About the school
Panania North Public School has a long and proud history of public education since being established in 1956. Located in the East Hills area, it forms part of the Bankstown network of schools. The school maintains high learning expectations, teaching students to persist through challenges and encouraging awareness of broader life opportunities. Panania North promotes a strong sense of community, focusing on positive partnerships and active community participation.
Educational Approach
The school’s strategic directions are guided by the principles of Visible Learning, Visible Teaching, and Wellbeing, aimed at providing a rich, personalised curriculum. These strategies engage students in diverse learning experiences, cultivate independent learners, and support passionate teachers in elevating student achievement in literacy and numeracy. The school strives to create an enabling environment where students can connect, succeed, and thrive.
Inclusive Community
Panania North Public School embraces students from all backgrounds and cultures, ensuring a safe, valued, and inspired atmosphere for learning. The comprehensive educational offerings span from Kindergarten to Year 6 and include options for high potential and gifted education, as well as support for students with diverse needs.
Commitment to Wellbeing
Recognising the importance of student wellbeing alongside academic growth, the school implements programs promoting kindness, responsible choices, and resilience. Proactive anti-bullying and anti-racism initiatives foster an environment of inclusivity and mutual respect, honouring Aboriginal education across the curriculum. Families are considered vital partners in the learning process, with co-designed plans to support individual student needs.
Mission
At Panania North Public School, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive learning community where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their very best. We empower students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, supported by staff who are committed to excellence and unwavering in their belief that every student can succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Panania North Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tower Street Public School 1.5 km
- B East Hills Boys High School 1.5 km
- C Broderick Gillawarna School 1.5 km
- D East Hills Girls Technology High School 1.5 km
- E Revesby Public School 1.6 km
- F East Hills Public School 1.7 km
- G Milperra Public School 1.9 km
- H Sir Joseph Banks High School 2.0 km
- I Bankstown Hospital School 2.3 km
- J Condell Park High School 2.3 km
- K Panania Public School 2.4 km
- L Revesby South Public School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 441 (227 girls, 214 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 441
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1026 (percentile 58)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 27% / 28% / 29% / 17%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 85
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 69%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 66 |
| Year 1 | 59 |
| Year 2 | 65 |
| Year 3 | 67 |
| Year 4 | 72 |
| Year 5 | 64 |
| Year 6 | 48 |
| Total | 441 |
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 | 441 | 227 | 214 | - | 1026 | 28.2 |
| 2024 | 434 | 214 | 220 | 91.5 | 1033 | 24.3 |
| 2023 | 428 | 200 | 228 | 92.7 | 1033 | 24.1 |
| 2022 | 396 | 178 | 218 | 89.4 | 1024 | 22.9 |
| 2021 | 377 | 174 | 203 | 94.1 | 1032 | 22.7 |
| 2020 | 373 | 176 | 197 | - | 1027 | 21.2 |
| 2019 | 389 | 196 | 193 | 93.5 | 1026 | 22.5 |
| 2018 | 375 | 189 | 186 | 93.4 | 1028 | 21.6 |
| 2017 | 373 | 188 | 185 | 94.1 | 1033 | 21.1 |
| 2016 | 381 | 191 | 190 | 94.1 | 1033 | 19.6 |
| 2015 | 379 | 192 | 187 | 94.1 | 1027 | 21.1 |
| 2014 | 369 | 187 | 182 | 95.6 | 1018 | 20.1 |
| 2013 | 360 | 180 | 180 | 95 | 1017 | 19.9 |
| 2012 | 324 | 155 | 169 | 94.9 | 1012 | 17.6 |
| 2011 | 304 | 146 | 158 | 95.4 | 1014 | 17.4 |
| 2010 | 309 | 155 | 154 | - | 1017 | 17.2 |
| 2009 | 319 | 151 | 168 | - | 1014 | 17.3 |
| 2008 | 328 | 154 | 174 | - | 1014 | 16.8 |
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.