Garden Suburb Public School
Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best
About the school
Garden Suburb Public School is dedicated to providing quality education in a nurturing environment, catering to both mainstream students and those in support classes for Autism. With an enrolment of 210 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school emphasizes high academic standards across six Key Learning Areas and offers eight mainstream classes along with two support classes.
Academic Programs
The school implements several innovative educational programs, including Mathe Plus mathematics, L3 (Literacy, Language Learning), Focus on Reading, Program Achieve (You Can Do It), and Good for Kids Good for Life (Crunch and Sip). Every classroom is equipped with interactive technology, and students have access to a fully equipped computer lab and iPads for enhanced learning experiences.
Extracurricular Activities
Garden Suburb Public School boasts a variety of extracurricular options, such as a Concert Band, a singing group named GSPS Live, and an active Environmental Education program. These initiatives foster personal development and community engagement among students.
Community and Parental Engagement
The school prides itself on strong community ties with Cardiff High School, the Cardiff Community of Schools, and local Aboriginal communities. An active parent body contributes to the school through volunteering in classrooms and other school events, highlighting the partnership between teachers, parents, and students in the educational journey.
Commitment to Inclusion
With a firm belief in fostering an inclusive environment, Garden Suburb Public School ensures that every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive academically and socially. The commitment of the staff, alongside the active involvement of the community, reinforces the school's dedication to quality education and student well-being.
Mission
At Garden Suburb Public School, we nurture an inclusive community where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. We strive for excellence through differentiated learning that fosters confident, compassionate and capable learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Garden Suburb Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kotara South Public School 1.1 km
- B Cardiff High School 1.2 km
- C Newcastle Junior School 1.2 km
- D Hillsborough Public School 1.4 km
- E New Lambton Heights Infants School 1.5 km
- F Cardiff South Public School 1.7 km
- G Kotara School 1.8 km
- H Cardiff North Public School 1.9 km
- I Charlestown South Public School 2.3 km
- J Kotara High School 2.3 km
- K Cardiff Public School 2.3 km
- L Charlestown Public School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 227 (103 girls, 124 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 227
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1045 (percentile 66)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 17% / 25% / 28% / 29%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 64
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 13%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 27 |
| Year 1 | 39 |
| Year 2 | 30 |
| Year 3 | 32 |
| Year 4 | 35 |
| Year 5 | 38 |
| Year 6 | 26 |
| Total | 227 |
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 | 227 | 103 | 124 | - | 1045 | 16.7 |
| 2024 | 223 | 100 | 123 | 91.4 | 1047 | 16.6 |
| 2023 | 215 | 99 | 116 | 91 | 1045 | 16.6 |
| 2022 | 215 | 98 | 117 | 90 | 1041 | 16.4 |
| 2021 | 212 | 92 | 120 | 94.2 | 1040 | 15.6 |
| 2020 | 209 | 98 | 111 | - | 1036 | 14.2 |
| 2019 | 215 | 103 | 112 | 94.3 | 1031 | 14.2 |
| 2018 | 212 | 93 | 119 | 95.8 | 1024 | 14.5 |
| 2017 | 216 | 98 | 118 | 95.7 | 1020 | 14 |
| 2016 | 233 | 107 | 126 | 95 | 1012 | 15.2 |
| 2015 | 219 | 102 | 117 | 94.9 | 1017 | 14.1 |
| 2014 | 193 | 93 | 100 | 95.5 | 1018 | 13 |
| 2013 | 176 | 84 | 92 | 94.7 | 1009 | 10.9 |
| 2012 | 206 | 85 | 121 | 93.5 | 1005 | 13.8 |
| 2011 | 231 | 100 | 131 | 94.5 | 1006 | 14.8 |
| 2010 | 246 | 97 | 149 | - | 1008 | 14.8 |
| 2009 | 253 | 96 | 157 | - | 1047 | 14.8 |
| 2008 | 261 | 106 | 155 | - | 1047 | 15.8 |
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.