Gillieston Public School

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SAFE, RESPECTFUL LEARNERS

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About the school

Gillieston Public School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in Gillieston Heights. Catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school prides itself on creating a safe and welcoming environment where every child is known, valued, and supported. From their first day, students are assured of a strong start, with staff dedicated to helping each child feel confident and included.

Comprehensive Education

The school offers a high-quality education that encompasses a broad curriculum including literacy, numeracy, STEM, the creative arts, and more. It aims to empower students by developing their skills and encouraging them to discover their passions through a variety of subjects and extra-curricular opportunities. This approach ensures that individual learning needs are met, with tailored support available for high potential, gifted students, as well as those requiring additional help.

Community and Support

Gillieston Public School fosters a strong sense of community engagement, facilitating partnerships between teachers, parents, and other community members to enhance student improvement. The school’s leadership promotes a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility for the learning and wellbeing of all students. With a commitment to celebrating diversity, the school creates an environment that embraces students from various cultural backgrounds.

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

In addition to its academic offerings, the school provides numerous opportunities for students to engage in extra-curricular activities, helping them to build confidence and thrive beyond the classroom. Through experiences such as excursions and participation in competitions, students not only excel academically but also develop into responsible global citizens.

Mission

At Gillieston Public School we are committed to nurturing, challenging and inspiring our students in an environment where every child is known, valued and cared for.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Gillieston Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
404 (189 girls, 215 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
404
ICSEA What does this mean?
922 (percentile 16)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
56% / 29% / 12% / 3%
Indigenous students
22%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
23.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2.9

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 67
Year 1 65
Year 2 69
Year 3 56
Year 4 51
Year 5 58
Year 6 38
Total 404

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 404 189 215 - 922 23.8
2024 362 168 194 88 943 21.4
2023 341 160 181 88.4 938 20.3
2022 297 141 156 87.4 929 17.6
2021 258 121 137 88.7 931 14.2
2020 215 102 113 - 933 13.1
2019 204 94 110 91.1 938 11.2
2018 165 83 82 91 926 10.2
2017 171 80 91 91.1 907 10.8
2016 152 69 83 90.9 909 9.7
2015 164 71 93 91.7 928 9.6
2014 151 60 91 93.6 938 8.5
2013 143 60 83 93.3 944 8.5
2012 121 51 70 95.1 953 8
2011 95 43 52 93.6 939 6.9
2010 87 35 52 - 931 4.8
2009 82 33 49 - 947 4.9
2008 93 42 51 - 947 4.8

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.

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