About the school
Hurstville Grove Infants School is an inclusive K–2 educational institution located in Penshurst, renowned for its high-quality early childhood and early intervention programs. The school prioritises the academic and emotional growth of its students within a nurturing and supportive environment. With a motto of 'Do Your Best', Hurstville Grove aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning among its students.
Learning Environment
The school boasts a safe, happy, and positive atmosphere that fosters the development of self-esteem and social skills. Students are equipped with the knowledge and attitudes to tackle new learning challenges, engage in creative problem-solving, and develop decision-making skills. The collaborative efforts of parents, teachers, and the wider community contribute to a stable and secure learning environment.
Facilities and Resources
Hurstville Grove offers well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning spaces, featuring state-of-the-art technology such as Connected Classrooms and interactive whiteboards. This enables teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs.
Community Involvement and Leadership
The school maintains strong ties to the local community, with students participating in various initiatives, including fundraising for organisations like the Cancer Council and celebrating holiday events. Hurstville Grove promotes leadership skills, with many graduates taking on significant roles in their subsequent schools, exemplified by 90% of them becoming school captains, vice captains, or prefects.
Overall, Hurstville Grove Infants School is dedicated to developing academic excellence, interpersonal skills, and a sense of community in every child, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
Mission
- Nurturing the whole child and supporting lifelong learning.
- Delivering high-quality and meaningful learning experiences.
- Building strong partnerships with families and the community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hurstville Grove Infants School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Carinya School 770 m
- B Hurstville South Public School 807 m
- C Mortdale Public School 880 m
- D Georges River College, Oatley Senior Campus 947 m
- E Georges River College, Penshurst Campus 1.1 km
- F Woniora Road School 1.2 km
- G Penshurst Public School 1.2 km
- H Oatley Public School 1.5 km
- I Connells Point Public School 1.6 km
- J Hurstville Public School 2.1 km
- K Penshurst West Public School 2.1 km
- L Georges River College, Hurstville Campus 2.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 59 (25 girls, 34 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 59
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1097 (percentile 83)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 9% / 18% / 32% / 41%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 26
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 52%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 25 |
| Year 1 | 19 |
| Year 2 | 15 |
| Total | 59 |
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 | 59 | 25 | 34 | - | 1097 | 4 |
| 2024 | 53 | 21 | 32 | 91.9 | 1080 | 4 |
| 2023 | 48 | 22 | 26 | 93 | 1065 | 4 |
| 2022 | 53 | 24 | 29 | 92.4 | 1081 | 3.7 |
| 2021 | 78 | 33 | 45 | 94.4 | 1086 | 4.8 |
| 2020 | 80 | 36 | 44 | - | 1085 | 4.8 |
| 2019 | 79 | 38 | 41 | 94.4 | 1075 | 4.7 |
| 2018 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 94.1 | 1074 | 3.7 |
| 2017 | 52 | 22 | 30 | 93.9 | - | 3.6 |
| 2016 | 51 | 21 | 30 | 91.5 | - | 3.2 |
| 2015 | 51 | 18 | 33 | 97.3 | - | 3.6 |
| 2014 | 63 | 29 | 34 | 95.4 | - | 4.1 |
| 2013 | 58 | 25 | 33 | 95.9 | - | 4.1 |
| 2012 | 60 | 27 | 33 | 93.4 | 1144 | 4.1 |
| 2011 | 59 | 23 | 36 | 93 | 1142 | 4.1 |
| 2010 | 56 | 22 | 34 | - | 1131 | 4.1 |
| 2009 | 60 | 24 | 36 | - | 1091 | 4.1 |
| 2008 | 76 | 33 | 43 | - | 1091 | 5 |
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.