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
- A Maitland Public School 2.8 km
- B Telarah Public School 3.0 km
- C Nillo Infants School 3.9 km
- D Rutherford Technology High School 4.6 km
- E Rutherford Public School 4.6 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 123
- Indigenous students
- 22%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- 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.