About the school
Lindsay Park Public School has been delivering excellence in public education for over fifty years, located in the serene neighbourhood of West Wollongong amidst open parkland. This tranquil setting provides an ideal environment for students to grow and learn. The school's mission, "Learning for Living," reflects its commitment to quality teaching and fostering a strong community spirit while promoting self-motivation among students. Values such as excellence, respect, responsibility, fairness, and cooperation are core to the school's ethos.
The dedicated and experienced staff at Lindsay Park ensures strong academic performance by offering tailored programs that cater to individual student needs. These include specialised areas in information technology, debating, public speaking, creative arts, and gifted and talented programs, alongside a well-rounded sports curriculum. The school prides itself on nurturing a commitment to personal growth and achievement, promoting teamwork and encouraging students to embrace the challenges of the 21st century.
Moreover, the school community is highly supportive, consisting of parents and carers who actively participate in their children's education, reinforcing the ideals of collaboration and partnership in learning. Lindsay Park Public School stands as a committed educational establishment where every student is valued and cared for, ensuring they are prepared for future challenges.
Mission
Our vision is to empower students to be reflective, motivated and connected learners through excellence in teaching within a positive environment where every student is known, valued and cared for.
Location & Catchment Area
- Lindsay Park Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Figtree Heights Public School 527 m
- B Figtree High School 1.1 km
- C Mount St Thomas Public School 1.1 km
- D Wollongong West Public School 1.1 km
- E Nareena Hills Public School 1.3 km
- F Figtree Public School 1.3 km
- G Keiraville Public School 2.1 km
- H Mount Keira Public School 2.1 km
- I Illawarra Hospital School 2.2 km
- J Gwynneville Public School 2.2 km
- K Coniston Public School 2.6 km
- L Unanderra Public School 3.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 334 (168 girls, 166 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 334
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1068 (percentile 75)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 11% / 27% / 33% / 29%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 54
- Indigenous students
- 4%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 21%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 51 |
| Year 1 | 40 |
| Year 2 | 43 |
| Year 3 | 54 |
| Year 4 | 47 |
| Year 5 | 54 |
| Year 6 | 45 |
| Total | 334 |
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 | 334 | 168 | 166 | - | 1068 | 18.2 |
| 2024 | 320 | 165 | 155 | 91.7 | 1069 | 18.1 |
| 2023 | 326 | 169 | 157 | 92.3 | 1060 | 18.1 |
| 2022 | 343 | 178 | 165 | 88.9 | 1052 | 18.8 |
| 2021 | 349 | 175 | 174 | 93 | 1046 | 18.9 |
| 2020 | 381 | 186 | 195 | - | 1044 | 19.9 |
| 2019 | 393 | 189 | 204 | 92.9 | 1045 | 19.9 |
| 2018 | 403 | 190 | 213 | 94.1 | 1063 | 21.1 |
| 2017 | 409 | 190 | 219 | 93.9 | 1057 | 20.6 |
| 2016 | 387 | 175 | 212 | 94.4 | 1061 | 20.4 |
| 2015 | 348 | 157 | 191 | 94.8 | 1075 | 18.1 |
| 2014 | 340 | 157 | 183 | 94.6 | 1064 | 18.1 |
| 2013 | 326 | 150 | 176 | 95 | 1068 | 16.9 |
| 2012 | 302 | 135 | 167 | 95.3 | 1054 | 15.2 |
| 2011 | 302 | 133 | 169 | 94.7 | 1047 | 15.2 |
| 2010 | 284 | 131 | 153 | - | 1047 | 14.3 |
| 2009 | 285 | 138 | 147 | - | 1087 | 15.2 |
| 2008 | 273 | 128 | 145 | - | 1087 | 14.2 |
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.