Keiraville Public School
Respect Builds Us, Responsibility Strengthens Us, Learning Transforms Us!
About the school
Keiraville Public School is nestled below Mt Keira, close to the University of Wollongong and the Botanic Gardens. The school is dedicated to building on its rich heritage while providing a balanced, comprehensive, and stimulating curriculum that focuses on future success. High expectations for excellence in learning and behaviour ensure a challenging and safe environment for all students. The foundation of the school's ethos includes values of equity, safety, responsibility, respect, tolerance, fairness, and pride.
The school adopts a K to 6 educational philosophy, supported by a dedicated and caring staff, who focus on quality programs across all Key Learning Areas. A diverse array of activities, including comprehensive programs in sport, music, dance, environmental education, technology, public speaking, and debating, are offered to optimise the total development of students.
Achievements in various fields are celebrated, as students are constantly encouraged to explore, extend, and challenge themselves to do their best. The school's strategic direction prioritises quality teaching and curriculum delivery, with ongoing efforts to enhance student learning outcomes. Enhancing the community spirit, families and community members, including the Parents and Citizens Committee, contribute significantly to celebrating success and fostering a sense of belonging.
Overall, Keiraville Public School strives to inspire excellence, embrace diversity, and nurture students to become confident and lifelong learners, fully prepared for future challenges.
Mission
At Keiraville Public School, our core values — respect and responsibility — are the foundation of everything we do. We work together as a dedicated team, always striving to provide the highest quality education for every student.
Location & Catchment Area
- Keiraville Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Gwynneville Public School 651 m
- B Wollongong West Public School 1.2 km
- C Para Meadows School 1.4 km
- D Illawarra Hospital School 1.5 km
- E Mount Keira Public School 1.6 km
- F Keira High School 1.6 km
- G Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts 1.7 km
- H Pleasant Heights Public School 2.0 km
- I Lindsay Park Public School 2.1 km
- J Smiths Hill High School 2.1 km
- K Mount Ousley Public School 2.2 km
- L Wollongong Public School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 297 (177 girls, 120 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 297
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1103 (percentile 85)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 7% / 17% / 32% / 44%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 34
- Indigenous students
- 4%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 46%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 50 |
| Year 1 | 35 |
| Year 2 | 47 |
| Year 3 | 39 |
| Year 4 | 42 |
| Year 5 | 38 |
| Year 6 | 46 |
| Total | 297 |
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 | 297 | 177 | 120 | - | 1103 | 17.3 |
| 2024 | 286 | 168 | 118 | 90.9 | 1102 | 15.4 |
| 2023 | 283 | 161 | 122 | 91.9 | 1092 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | 278 | 156 | 122 | 88.1 | 1089 | 15.1 |
| 2021 | 289 | 156 | 133 | 93.1 | 1085 | 16.4 |
| 2020 | 330 | 176 | 154 | - | 1082 | 17.5 |
| 2019 | 350 | 186 | 164 | 94.2 | 1089 | 18.6 |
| 2018 | 351 | 185 | 166 | 95.2 | 1103 | 19.2 |
| 2017 | 340 | 177 | 163 | 94.7 | 1098 | 19 |
| 2016 | 340 | 177 | 163 | 95.2 | 1109 | 18.5 |
| 2015 | 303 | 153 | 150 | 94.3 | 1098 | 16.3 |
| 2014 | 294 | 145 | 149 | 95.9 | 1108 | 15.9 |
| 2013 | 279 | 137 | 142 | 95.9 | 1121 | 15 |
| 2012 | 264 | 124 | 140 | 96 | 1123 | 13.8 |
| 2011 | 247 | 110 | 137 | 93.8 | 1119 | 12.9 |
| 2010 | 248 | 111 | 137 | - | 1114 | 13.1 |
| 2009 | 242 | 105 | 137 | - | 1118 | 13.2 |
| 2008 | 231 | 98 | 133 | - | 1118 | 11.6 |
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.