Kogarah Public School

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Excellence, Opportunity, Success

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About the school

Kogarah Public School serves a diverse multicultural community where students from various backgrounds are welcomed. The school focuses on effective literacy and numeracy programs that provide opportunities and support for all students, leading to strong academic results. Its guiding banner statement of Excellence, Opportunity, and Success embodies the school’s commitment to developing independent, life-long learners within a safe and disciplined learning environment. The school supports student learning through various programs, including English as a Second Language, Reading Recovery, and Community Language courses like Chinese. Further enrichment is provided through activities such as choir, dance, and public speaking. Kogarah Public School recognises positive behaviour and academic effort through a robust Student Award system, which aligns with its core values developed along with the school community: Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Honesty.

Student leadership is fostered through the Student Representative Council, and the school values its partnerships with parents to enhance students' educational experience. The dedicated staff continually engage in professional learning to deliver up-to-date and quality education, supported by advanced technologies such as interactive whiteboards and video conferencing. A well-resourced library and quality information skills program further supplement classroom learning. Kogarah Public School is committed to nurturing the whole child, providing opportunities for social, sporting, and cultural development alongside strong academic programs, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. The school values the development of the whole child, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
456 (227 girls, 229 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
456
ICSEA What does this mean?
1087 (percentile 81)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
9% / 20% / 40% / 32%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
30.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
3.2

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 57
Year 1 74
Year 2 58
Year 3 65
Year 4 68
Year 5 64
Year 6 70
Total 456

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 456 227 229 - 1087 30.6
2024 466 240 226 93 1086 30.7
2023 450 226 224 90.8 1096 30.3
2022 478 239 239 88.7 1100 29.9
2021 478 233 245 95 1097 31.4
2020 473 222 251 - 1100 31.7
2019 468 222 246 93.7 1098 30
2018 428 206 222 95.7 1090 28.5
2017 410 189 221 94.7 1092 26
2016 379 192 187 95.2 1081 24.6
2015 346 173 173 94.8 1076 21.9
2014 324 155 169 95.8 1078 20.7
2013 330 162 168 95.9 1077 19.8
2012 322 159 163 95.7 1097 19.5
2011 313 150 163 95.9 1092 19.5
2010 329 150 179 - 1096 19.5
2009 323 155 168 - 1090 19.7
2008 342 164 178 - 1090 19.9

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.

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