Kurnell Public School
A small school with a big heart, where every voice matters.
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
- A Kamay Botany Bay Environmental Education Centre 1.8 km
- B La Perouse Public School 4.6 km
- C Cronulla High School 5.2 km
- D Chifley Public School 6.1 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 76
- Indigenous students
- 4%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- 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.