About the school
Loftus Public School, situated in the Sutherland Shire, is a vibrant learning community committed to quality teaching and learning across all key learning areas. The school is highly supported by its local community, which plays an active role in all aspects of school life. A strong culture of continuous improvement has led to notable initiatives in gifted and talented education, technology, environmental education, values education, literacy, numeracy, and gender equity, all recognised for their successful outcomes.
Environmental Education and Technology
Loftus Public School maintains a strong focus on environmental education and sustainability. It is also a high achiever in PSSA Sport, demonstrating an outstanding commitment to physical education. With the integration of interactive technology in every classroom, the school offers a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for students in Years 3-6, in addition to providing device access across all grades.
A Supportive Community
The school nurtures strong partnerships between staff, students, and families, aiming to create a supportive learning environment where each student is challenged to achieve their personal best. Loftus Public School welcomes diversity and ensures every child feels connected, successful, and inspired to shine. This sense of community fosters kindness, connections, and a commitment to student success. The school serves students from Kindergarten to Year 6, showcasing a commitment to high-quality education that equips learners with the necessary skills to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Mission
At Loftus Public School, strong partnerships between staff, students and families create a supportive learning environment where students are challenged to achieve their personal best.
Location & Catchment Area
- Loftus Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cook School 676 m
- B Minerva School 1.6 km
- C Sutherland Public School 1.8 km
- D Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre 1.9 km
- E Marton Public School 2.3 km
- F Kirrawee High School 2.3 km
- G Yarrawarrah Public School 2.4 km
- H Woronora River Public School 2.4 km
- I Grays Point Public School 2.5 km
- J Sutherland North Public School 2.8 km
- K Kirrawee Public School 3.0 km
- L The Jannali High School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 337 (151 girls, 186 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 337
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1079 (percentile 78)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 25% / 35% / 32%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 52
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 46 |
| Year 1 | 61 |
| Year 2 | 35 |
| Year 3 | 53 |
| Year 4 | 47 |
| Year 5 | 59 |
| Year 6 | 36 |
| Total | 337 |
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 | 337 | 151 | 186 | - | 1079 | 20.8 |
| 2024 | 348 | 162 | 186 | 91.7 | 1081 | 20.7 |
| 2023 | 360 | 162 | 198 | 92.5 | 1075 | 20.7 |
| 2022 | 375 | 176 | 199 | 89.7 | 1075 | 21.5 |
| 2021 | 383 | 180 | 203 | 93.9 | 1072 | 21.6 |
| 2020 | 398 | 180 | 218 | - | 1073 | 22.6 |
| 2019 | 386 | 186 | 200 | 94.3 | 1075 | 21.6 |
| 2018 | 417 | 205 | 212 | 94.7 | 1085 | 23.6 |
| 2017 | 432 | 217 | 215 | 95 | 1076 | 23.6 |
| 2016 | 435 | 218 | 217 | 95.6 | 1091 | 23.6 |
| 2015 | 460 | 229 | 231 | 95.2 | 1080 | 24.8 |
| 2014 | 472 | 237 | 235 | 96.8 | 1075 | 24.8 |
| 2013 | 484 | 245 | 239 | 94.3 | 1077 | 25.8 |
| 2012 | 490 | 245 | 245 | 95.6 | 1060 | 26.3 |
| 2011 | 497 | 236 | 261 | 95.9 | 1061 | 27.1 |
| 2010 | 457 | 213 | 244 | - | 1055 | 23.9 |
| 2009 | 439 | 210 | 229 | - | 1078 | 23.9 |
| 2008 | 400 | 196 | 204 | - | 1078 | 21.5 |
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.