Figtree Heights Public School

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The Heights of Excellence

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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

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%
Indigenous students
6%
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.

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