Kurnell Public School

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A small school with a big heart, where every voice matters.

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About the school

Kurnell Public School is the heart of a unique community on the Kurnell peninsula of Botany Bay. The school is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and dynamic learning environment, enabling students to achieve their personal best. With a commitment to inclusivity, Kurnell Public School embraces a maxim of 'a small school with a big heart', where every voice matters and every child is supported from their first day. The dedicated and passionate staff work together to ensure student outcomes are a priority, with a strong focus on ongoing professional development.

Educational Programs

The school's quality teaching and learning programs encourage students to grow as successful 21st-century learners. The curriculum includes a variety of subjects aimed at developing critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills. The use of local natural resources, including nearby National Parks and beaches, enriches the learning experience, providing real-world contexts for education.

Community and Extra-Curricular Activities

Kurnell Public School fosters strong community partnerships, which are integral to its mission. The school actively participates in numerous inter-school sports, creative and performing arts programs, academic competitions, and public speaking events. Additionally, it promotes student wellbeing through multiple programs that emphasize the values of caring, inclusion, respect, and responsibility. This commitment to student wellbeing is supported by Kids Matter initiatives, underscoring the importance of developing well-rounded individuals.

As a school that celebrates diversity, Kurnell Public School welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures, preparing them to be confident, resilient global citizens.

Mission

We are recognised for exceptional teaching and learning, a strong commitment to student wellbeing, and the development of respectful individuals who strive for their personal best.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Kurnell Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
211 (97 girls, 114 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
211
ICSEA What does this mean?
1030 (percentile 60)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
17% / 39% / 34% / 11%
Indigenous students
4%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
13.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 36
Year 1 28
Year 2 33
Year 3 21
Year 4 28
Year 5 32
Year 6 33
Total 211

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 211 97 114 - 1030 13.3
2024 221 104 117 90.6 1024 13.4
2023 234 108 126 89.7 1018 13.3
2022 215 98 117 88.8 1002 12.5
2021 215 97 118 93.4 1006 12.5
2020 206 100 106 - 1006 11.2
2019 196 92 104 93.1 1009 11.2
2018 197 96 101 93.7 1003 11.2
2017 203 98 105 94.8 1002 12.7
2016 207 97 110 94.3 999 12.4
2015 215 98 117 94.3 1002 12.4
2014 210 101 109 95 1015 12.2
2013 204 93 111 94.3 989 12.1
2012 196 95 101 93.9 1011 10.6
2011 186 94 92 95.4 1011 10.6
2010 180 96 84 - 1014 10.6
2009 180 97 83 - 998 10.6
2008 172 96 76 - 998 9.5

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.

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