About the school
Connells Point Public School strives to provide a caring, stimulating and supportive environment where children are encouraged to become self-motivated, cooperative learners while actively pursuing their personal best in academic, cultural, physical and social programs. The school focuses on developing excellent literacy and numeracy skills through challenging and enriching learning programs in a well-resourced and attractive environment.
Educational Philosophy
Central to all programs at Connells Point Public School is the building of trusting and respectful relationships between students and teachers, alongside an effective partnership with parents and carers. The school features extensive performing arts and sporting programs that promote participation, commitment, and a team ethic, helping students foster positive values, strong social skills, independence, confidence, and respect for themselves and others.
Learning Opportunities
The school is committed to providing many avenues for students to experience personal success and achievement, enabling them to recognise and extend the range of talents and abilities they possess. Connells Point Public School aims to assist each child in developing into a person of whom parents and teachers can be justly proud, ensuring a foundation for lifelong learning.
Community Engagement
With a focus on a welcoming and inclusive environment, the school caters to a diverse range of students, supporting their varied learning needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. This commitment helps cultivate a vibrant school community where every child can achieve their full potential, with emphasis on collaboration between families and educators.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Connells Point Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Blakehurst High School 1.3 km
- B Hurstville South Public School 1.4 km
- C Blakehurst Public School 1.4 km
- D Bald Face Public School 1.5 km
- E Woniora Road School 1.5 km
- F Hurstville Grove Infants School 1.6 km
- G Oatley Public School 1.8 km
- H Georges River College, Oatley Senior Campus 1.9 km
- I Carinya School 2.1 km
- J Mortdale Public School 2.2 km
- K Hurstville Public School 2.4 km
- L Georges River College, Hurstville Campus 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 429 (191 girls, 238 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 429
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1088 (percentile 81)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 9% / 22% / 34% / 35%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 42
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 68%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 27
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 |
| Year 1 | 48 |
| Year 2 | 66 |
| Year 3 | 72 |
| Year 4 | 69 |
| Year 5 | 65 |
| Year 6 | 64 |
| Total | 429 |
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 | 429 | 191 | 238 | - | 1088 | 27 |
| 2024 | 458 | 207 | 251 | 91.8 | 1098 | 27.5 |
| 2023 | 485 | 221 | 264 | 92.5 | 1092 | 29.8 |
| 2022 | 477 | 212 | 265 | 89.2 | 1096 | 28 |
| 2021 | 504 | 225 | 279 | 94 | 1091 | 31.4 |
| 2020 | 535 | 248 | 287 | - | 1093 | 31.8 |
| 2019 | 552 | 257 | 295 | 94.1 | 1089 | 31 |
| 2018 | 549 | 258 | 291 | 94.1 | 1100 | 30 |
| 2017 | 544 | 247 | 297 | 95.1 | 1096 | 29.4 |
| 2016 | 515 | 231 | 284 | 96.2 | 1097 | 26.3 |
| 2015 | 517 | 232 | 285 | 95.4 | 1103 | 26.5 |
| 2014 | 517 | 246 | 271 | 95.9 | 1114 | 26.2 |
| 2013 | 527 | 253 | 274 | 96.3 | 1110 | 27.2 |
| 2012 | 533 | 264 | 269 | 94.6 | 1131 | 27 |
| 2011 | 528 | 264 | 264 | 95.8 | 1130 | 26 |
| 2010 | 490 | 254 | 236 | - | 1127 | 24 |
| 2009 | 489 | 245 | 244 | - | 1099 | 24 |
| 2008 | 496 | 246 | 250 | - | 1099 | 24.8 |
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.