Sylvania Heights Public School

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Phone: (02) 9522 0111
Email: sylvaniaht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Lisbon Street, Sylvania NSW 2224
Website: https://sylvaniaht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Quick facts

Established

1 January 1953

Category

Primary School

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Local government area

Sutherland

State electorate

Miranda

Federal electorate

Cook

About the school

Sylvania Heights Public School is a vibrant educational community that has been providing excellence and innovation in education since 1952. The school welcomes students from all backgrounds and is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and ready to learn. The united community empowers learners to grow academically and socially, ensuring that individuals are known, cared for, and supported throughout their educational journey.

Educational Excellence

The school prides itself on its high-quality teaching and learning practices. It offers a diverse range of subjects and opportunities that encourage students to develop skills, discover their passions, and become confident, resilient learners. Sylvania Heights Public School boasts impressive programs in Creative Arts and sports, and incorporates digital learning tools such as interactive whiteboards, laptops, and coding resources into the curriculum.

Student Wellbeing

A strong student wellbeing program is at the heart of Sylvania Heights, fostering a supportive atmosphere where collaboration and teamwork are encouraged. The school actively teaches critical thinking and creativity, enabling students to develop vital communication skills through various literacy and public speaking programs. This focus not only prepares them for academic success but also cultivates a strong sense of citizenship, leadership, and empathy.

Community Engagement

The school is deeply embedded in the local community and collaborates closely with families and community leaders to maximise opportunities for students. Its dedicated staff extends learning beyond the classroom through a variety of extracurricular activities, illustrating their commitment to fostering well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the future.

Mission

Sylvania Heights Public School students and staff strive to achieve. Our united community empowers learners to grow academically and socially; ensuring that every individual is known, valued and cared for.

Location & Catchment Area

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Sylvania Heights Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 482 (221 girls, 261 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 482
ICSEA What does this mean?: 1056 (percentile 71)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 13% / 29% / 33% / 24%
FOEI What does this mean?: 63
Indigenous students: 5%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 36%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 28.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 6.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	59
Year 1	67
Year 2	65
Year 3	67
Year 4	62
Year 5	76
Year 6	86
Total	482

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	482	221	261	-	1056	28.8
2024	496	226	270	92	1058	30.1
2023	533	246	287	91.7	1061	30.4
2022	574	279	295	90.3	1063	31
2021	605	297	308	94.5	1065	32.2
2020	621	291	330	-	1069	34.1
2019	649	306	343	93.3	1070	36.1
2018	657	302	355	95	1066	36.2
2017	668	324	344	95.8	1065	37.7
2016	662	324	338	95	1065	35.9
2015	666	325	341	95.3	1061	34.8
2014	649	311	338	96.9	1067	32.9
2013	652	309	343	95.7	1060	33.5
2012	616	295	321	95.2	1067	32
2011	591	293	298	95.2	1067	29.7
2010	587	291	296	-	1067	29.3
2009	541	271	270	-	1058	28.5
2008	533	257	276	-	1058	27.4

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.