Rockdale Public School
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About the school
Rockdale Public School serves a vibrant, caring community that values our culturally diverse society. The school provides programs to educate students to successfully meet the challenges of the 21st century in an inclusive multicultural society. The school's ethos values and promotes a sense of belonging, self-worth, respect for others, high expectations, and a love of learning.
Educational Offerings
The school offers a broad range of extension and enrichment programs for gifted and talented students in academics, sport, and creative and performing arts. There is a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, alongside student empowerment initiatives. Public speaking and debating programs are highly valued, ensuring all students are supported to maximise their learning through stage-based literacy and numeracy sessions. An Early School Support Program and a Reading Recovery Program assist students requiring additional support.
Core Values
Rockdale Public School is guided by core values of honesty, respect, cooperation, responsibility, fairness, and excellence, which are embedded in the curriculum and in student well-being programs. The school's commitment to high-quality education is reflected in its approach to creating a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
Mission
Rockdale Public School is committed to a holistic, inclusive education that fosters a strong community partnership and empowers all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Location & Catchment Area
- Rockdale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A St George Girls High School 886 m
- B Cairnsfoot School 991 m
- C Kogarah Public School 1.1 km
- D Kogarah High School 1.2 km
- E Brighton-Le-Sands Public School 1.3 km
- F Bexley Public School 1.3 km
- G Arncliffe Public School 1.4 km
- H Bayside High School 1.7 km
- I Athelstane Public School 1.7 km
- J St George Hospital School 1.7 km
- K St George School 1.9 km
- L Kyeemagh Public School 1.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 321 (168 girls, 153 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 321
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1053 (percentile 69)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 14% / 29% / 36% / 21%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 53
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 93%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 42 |
| Year 1 | 52 |
| Year 2 | 36 |
| Year 3 | 55 |
| Year 4 | 39 |
| Year 5 | 47 |
| Year 6 | 50 |
| Total | 321 |
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 | 321 | 168 | 153 | - | 1053 | 24.6 |
| 2024 | 341 | 176 | 165 | 91.3 | 1052 | 26 |
| 2023 | 356 | 188 | 168 | 90.4 | 1056 | 25.2 |
| 2022 | 363 | 186 | 177 | 87.1 | 1046 | 25.6 |
| 2021 | 372 | 173 | 199 | 93.3 | 1047 | 26 |
| 2020 | 394 | 185 | 209 | - | 1041 | 26.3 |
| 2019 | 432 | 209 | 223 | 92.1 | 1045 | 26.8 |
| 2018 | 429 | 203 | 226 | 93.2 | 1037 | 26.6 |
| 2017 | 428 | 202 | 226 | 96.4 | 1035 | 26.9 |
| 2016 | 408 | 183 | 225 | 93.2 | 1022 | 26.7 |
| 2015 | 413 | 187 | 226 | 94.2 | 1026 | 27 |
| 2014 | 428 | 193 | 235 | 95 | 1033 | 28.5 |
| 2013 | 465 | 219 | 246 | 94.4 | 1040 | 28.5 |
| 2012 | 449 | 208 | 241 | 94.9 | 1040 | 28.3 |
| 2011 | 456 | 206 | 250 | 94.5 | 1041 | 28.4 |
| 2010 | 493 | 228 | 265 | - | 1041 | 29.3 |
| 2009 | 476 | 225 | 251 | - | 1038 | 28.8 |
| 2008 | 476 | 226 | 250 | - | 1038 | 29.2 |
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.