Helensburgh Public School
We inspire all students to be lifelong learners through rich and dynamic educational experiences.
About the school
Helensburgh Public School has a tradition of excellence and has served its local community since 1887 by providing a safe, secure, happy, and supportive community-based primary education. The school is renowned for its outstanding environmental education projects, having won several national and regional awards. With a dedicated and experienced teaching and support staff, Helensburgh Public School aims to provide the best possible academic education while ensuring that students' social development, cultural, and sporting pursuits are well catered for through various programs.
A consistent and fair student welfare system is in place, complemented by a clear uniform policy that fosters a sense of well-being and pride among students. The school places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy while utilising the most up-to-date technologies to enhance students' learning experiences.
Furthermore, Helensburgh Public School has a continuing tradition of outstanding sporting performance and a firm focus on the performing and creative arts. It offers numerous extracurricular activities, including band, dance, choir, debating, and public speaking. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and valued within the school community.
Mission
We strive for excellence in teaching and learning with student wellbeing, inclusion and belonging at the core.
Location & Catchment Area
- Helensburgh Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Otford Public School 3.3 km
- B Stanwell Park Public School 5.0 km
- C Waterfall Public School 5.2 km
- D Scarborough Public School 9.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 460 (233 girls, 227 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 460
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1057 (percentile 71)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 16% / 28% / 31% / 25%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 60
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 27.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 68 |
| Year 1 | 79 |
| Year 2 | 74 |
| Year 3 | 70 |
| Year 4 | 62 |
| Year 5 | 58 |
| Year 6 | 49 |
| Total | 460 |
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 | 460 | 233 | 227 | - | 1057 | 27.6 |
| 2024 | 472 | 223 | 249 | 91.4 | 1051 | 28.5 |
| 2023 | 455 | 211 | 244 | 91.8 | 1053 | 27.4 |
| 2022 | 445 | 205 | 240 | 88.1 | 1045 | 26.2 |
| 2021 | 449 | 207 | 242 | 93.2 | 1040 | 25.9 |
| 2020 | 442 | 214 | 228 | - | 1034 | 24.8 |
| 2019 | 438 | 211 | 227 | 93.3 | 1032 | 24.8 |
| 2018 | 475 | 232 | 243 | 93.5 | 1027 | 27.3 |
| 2017 | 476 | 245 | 231 | 93.3 | 1029 | 26.7 |
| 2016 | 472 | 257 | 215 | 93.7 | 1029 | 26.4 |
| 2015 | 450 | 240 | 210 | 95.1 | 1032 | 25.3 |
| 2014 | 477 | 251 | 226 | 95.6 | 1034 | 26.2 |
| 2013 | 476 | 248 | 228 | 94.9 | 1022 | 26.5 |
| 2012 | 477 | 249 | 228 | 94.7 | 1023 | 26 |
| 2011 | 473 | 232 | 241 | 94 | 1019 | 25 |
| 2010 | 462 | 223 | 239 | - | 1019 | 25.9 |
| 2009 | 474 | 227 | 247 | - | 1052 | 24.9 |
| 2008 | 474 | 218 | 256 | - | 1052 | 25 |
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.