About the school
Woolooware Public School has a strong and vibrant community focus. It offers a comprehensive curriculum with a major emphasis on teaching literacy and numeracy. Students achieve success across a broad range of areas, including the creative and performing arts, as well as sport. Great importance is placed on developing the whole student in preparation for life in an ever-changing world. The school places particular emphasis on teaching values and social skills, with the intention that students will grow with respect for the rights of others and develop an appreciation and better understanding of all cultures.
Community Involvement
The school prides itself on its strong partnerships with parents and the local community, ensuring collaborative support for student growth and development. There is a commitment to continuous improvement and quality teaching, allowing educators to thrive alongside their students.
Extracurricular Activities
Woolooware Public School offers a variety of extracurricular activities that enable students to explore their interests and excel in different areas, whether in sports or the arts. This holistic approach ensures that every learner is inspired to reach their full potential.
Mission
A community school providing learning for life in a caring environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Woolooware Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Woolooware High School 630 m
- B Cronulla Public School 969 m
- C Burraneer Bay Public School 1.4 km
- D Cronulla High School 1.4 km
- E Caringbah Public School 2.3 km
- F Caringbah North Public School 2.4 km
- G Cronulla South Public School 2.4 km
- H Caringbah High School 2.7 km
- I Sutherland Hospital School 3.0 km
- J Laguna Street Public School 3.1 km
- K Endeavour Sports High School 3.2 km
- L Miranda North Public School 3.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 462 (222 girls, 240 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 462
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1086 (percentile 80)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 24% / 33% / 35%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 45
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 14%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Year 1 | 54 |
| Year 2 | 53 |
| Year 3 | 70 |
| Year 4 | 84 |
| Year 5 | 74 |
| Year 6 | 74 |
| Total | 462 |
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 | 462 | 222 | 240 | - | 1086 | 25.1 |
| 2024 | 465 | 225 | 240 | 91.4 | 1084 | 25.1 |
| 2023 | 476 | 232 | 244 | 92.2 | 1076 | 26.1 |
| 2022 | 478 | 238 | 240 | 89.6 | 1073 | 26.6 |
| 2021 | 499 | 245 | 254 | 93.4 | 1070 | 27.6 |
| 2020 | 499 | 232 | 267 | - | 1071 | 27.6 |
| 2019 | 508 | 238 | 270 | 92.4 | 1065 | 27.6 |
| 2018 | 484 | 227 | 257 | 93.6 | 1067 | 24.1 |
| 2017 | 497 | 225 | 272 | 94.3 | 1072 | 24.7 |
| 2016 | 467 | 221 | 246 | 94.7 | 1074 | 23.5 |
| 2015 | 467 | 220 | 247 | 94.8 | 1074 | 23.3 |
| 2014 | 469 | 214 | 255 | 95.9 | 1077 | 22.2 |
| 2013 | 444 | 208 | 236 | 95.7 | 1069 | 22.2 |
| 2012 | 429 | 211 | 218 | 95.3 | 1076 | 20.4 |
| 2011 | 416 | 195 | 221 | 95.4 | 1075 | 20.4 |
| 2010 | 401 | 192 | 209 | - | 1070 | 19.4 |
| 2009 | 376 | 185 | 191 | - | 1064 | 18.2 |
| 2008 | 366 | 181 | 185 | - | 1064 | 18.2 |
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.