About the school
Milperra Public School is located in South West Sydney, catering to approximately 240 students. The school, with its unique history as a soldier settlement school for the children of returned servicemen, fosters a strong community commitment to both academic and sporting initiatives. The school environment is designed to provide quality teaching and learning opportunities, equipped with modern technology within a stimulating, secure, and pleasant setting. Parents and citizens play a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience by actively participating in various school activities such as classrooms, sports, fundraising, and the uniform shop.
Community Engagement
The school thrives on a close-knit community atmosphere, ensuring that every student is known, valued, and inspired to achieve their personal best. Milperra Public School offers diverse extracurricular opportunities that promote talents in sports, arts, and leadership, helping students flourish in all aspects of their education. The staff is dedicated and experienced, providing a supportive environment where every child can grow in confidence and capability.
Academic and Personal Development
Milperra Public School aims to develop well-rounded, confident, and responsible individuals who aspire to reach their full potential. The school’s mission focuses on the pursuit of excellence, providing high-quality educational opportunities in an inclusive setting. With programs that cater to the diverse learning needs of students, Milperra ensures that everyone is challenged, supported, and encouraged.
In summary, Milperra Public School serves as a vibrant community hub where students, families, and educators collaborate, creating a dynamic environment that nurtures and celebrates every child's achievements.
Mission
At Milperra Public School, we are committed to the pursuit of excellence and the provision of high-quality educational opportunities for every child in an inclusive, supportive environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Milperra Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Panania North Public School 1.9 km
- B East Hills Girls Technology High School 2.0 km
- C East Hills Public School 2.1 km
- D East Hills Boys High School 2.1 km
- E Hammondville Public School 2.4 km
- F Moorebank High School 2.7 km
- G Nuwarra Public School 2.8 km
- H Condell Park High School 2.9 km
- I Holsworthy Public School 2.9 km
- J Holsworthy High School 2.9 km
- K Tower Street Public School 3.0 km
- L Newbridge Heights Public School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 317 (156 girls, 161 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 317
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1027 (percentile 58)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 22% / 37% / 26% / 15%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 89
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 34%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 22.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 |
| Year 1 | 51 |
| Year 2 | 55 |
| Year 3 | 44 |
| Year 4 | 47 |
| Year 5 | 41 |
| Year 6 | 35 |
| Total | 317 |
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 | 317 | 156 | 161 | - | 1027 | 22.7 |
| 2024 | 309 | 151 | 158 | 91.4 | 1025 | 21.4 |
| 2023 | 317 | 158 | 159 | 92.4 | 1015 | 21.8 |
| 2022 | 309 | 152 | 157 | 90.1 | 1013 | 21 |
| 2021 | 304 | 145 | 159 | 93.9 | 1020 | 19.5 |
| 2020 | 284 | 129 | 155 | - | 1026 | 19.5 |
| 2019 | 282 | 131 | 151 | 93.4 | 1023 | 18.4 |
| 2018 | 273 | 136 | 137 | 94 | 1018 | 17.3 |
| 2017 | 263 | 116 | 147 | 94.8 | 1012 | 17 |
| 2016 | 232 | 109 | 123 | 94.9 | 1004 | 13.6 |
| 2015 | 235 | 117 | 118 | 94.1 | 1028 | 13.5 |
| 2014 | 246 | 125 | 121 | 94.6 | 1020 | 13.6 |
| 2013 | 247 | 130 | 117 | 94.9 | 1010 | 13.8 |
| 2012 | 228 | 124 | 104 | 94.9 | 996 | 12 |
| 2011 | 220 | 115 | 105 | 94.4 | 1001 | 13 |
| 2010 | 225 | 115 | 110 | - | 1007 | 13 |
| 2009 | 221 | 116 | 105 | - | 1021 | 12 |
| 2008 | 226 | 117 | 109 | - | 1021 | 12.2 |
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.