About the school
Figtree Heights Public School has been offering quality educational programs for students since 1972. Nestled in leafy suburban surrounds, the school is located within a short driving distance to the city of Wollongong, featuring attractive gardens and playgrounds with extensive escarpment views. Figtree Heights Public School, proudly known as 'The Heights of Excellence', creates a supportive and inclusive environment for approximately 250 students.
Holistic Education Approach
The school's holistic approach to education encourages learners to be self-motivated, confident, and productive individuals. Quality teaching drives learning programs, ensuring students engage in rich and authentic experiences tailored to their needs. With a strong tradition of quality teaching, students reach high academic achievement while also benefiting from comprehensive programs across all Key Learning Areas.
Enrichment Opportunities
Students are offered enrichment opportunities in public speaking, debating, technology, sport, creative and performing arts, and inquiry-based learning. The school takes pride in its strong culture of Creative and Performing Arts programs, which include weekly Music and Drama lessons, a School Band, Guitar Ensemble, Vocal Group, Dance Troupe, and Djembe Drumming. Promoting a healthy lifestyle is also essential, with students actively participating in fitness activities.
Community Engagement
Figtree Heights Public School enjoys strong involvement and support from its dedicated P&C and parent community, fostering an essential link between home and school. With a culture that values respect, responsibility, care, integrity, fairness, and excellence, the school celebrates high student attendance and participation in both school-based and community events. It prepares students to be tomorrow's leaders and citizens, making a significant difference in their futures.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Figtree Heights Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Lindsay Park Public School 527 m
- B Figtree High School 760 m
- C Nareena Hills Public School 949 m
- D Figtree Public School 1.0 km
- E Mount St Thomas Public School 1.5 km
- F Wollongong West Public School 1.7 km
- G Mount Keira Public School 2.2 km
- H Unanderra Public School 2.5 km
- I Keiraville Public School 2.5 km
- J Gwynneville Public School 2.7 km
- K Illawarra Hospital School 2.7 km
- L Coniston Public School 3.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 181 (93 girls, 88 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 181
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1061 (percentile 72)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 12% / 29% / 32% / 26%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 53
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 24%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 27 |
| Year 1 | 29 |
| Year 2 | 23 |
| Year 3 | 19 |
| Year 4 | 35 |
| Year 5 | 18 |
| Year 6 | 30 |
| Total | 181 |
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 | 181 | 93 | 88 | - | 1061 | 11.4 |
| 2024 | 183 | 100 | 83 | 91.3 | 1068 | 11.5 |
| 2023 | 194 | 98 | 96 | 90.9 | 1061 | 11.5 |
| 2022 | 201 | 96 | 105 | 88.8 | 1073 | 11.5 |
| 2021 | 215 | 104 | 111 | 93.7 | 1061 | 12.3 |
| 2020 | 229 | 114 | 115 | - | 1064 | 12.3 |
| 2019 | 232 | 117 | 115 | 94 | 1064 | 13.3 |
| 2018 | 240 | 119 | 121 | 95.5 | 1080 | 13.3 |
| 2017 | 240 | 123 | 117 | 95.8 | 1073 | 13.1 |
| 2016 | 244 | 124 | 120 | 95.5 | 1088 | 13 |
| 2015 | 249 | 126 | 123 | 95.4 | 1077 | 12.9 |
| 2014 | 241 | 119 | 122 | 95.4 | 1091 | 12.8 |
| 2013 | 214 | 97 | 117 | 94.7 | 1093 | 11.8 |
| 2012 | 223 | 98 | 125 | 93.9 | 1081 | 11.6 |
| 2011 | 216 | 105 | 111 | 94.7 | 1072 | 11.6 |
| 2010 | 211 | 102 | 109 | - | 1069 | 11.6 |
| 2009 | 201 | 102 | 99 | - | 1111 | 10.2 |
| 2008 | 200 | 107 | 93 | - | 1111 | 10.2 |
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.