About the school
Figtree Public School is a comprehensive co-educational primary school located in Figtree, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school prides itself on being inclusive and welcoming to families from all backgrounds, prioritising a safe and supportive environment where every student feels valued and cared for. With a significant proportion of Aboriginal students comprising 35% of the enrolment, the school emphasises cultural respect and inclusiveness in its approach to education.
Commitment to Learning
The dedicated staff at Figtree Public School demonstrate a strong commitment to quality teaching and learning. They engage with research and participate in ongoing professional development to continually improve their practices. Focused on individual student growth, teachers provide effective and specific feedback, helping students to meet their learning goals. The school fosters critical thinking, self-discipline, and a love of learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared to contribute positively to society.
Community Involvement
Figtree Public School also serves as a focal point for the local community, promoting positive relationships among staff, students, and families. The strong partnership between the school and the families encourages collaborative learning and supports students in becoming confident, creative individuals. The school's motto, "Caring, Sharing, Learning Together", reflects its commitment to nurture a family-like atmosphere where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Overall, Figtree Public School strives for excellence in education, aiming for continuous improvement for every student and staff member.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. The school strives for excellence by ensuring every student, every staff member and our school improves every year.
Location & Catchment Area
- Figtree Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Figtree High School 285 m
- B Figtree Heights Public School 1.0 km
- C Lindsay Park Public School 1.3 km
- D Mount St Thomas Public School 1.5 km
- E Nareena Hills Public School 1.8 km
- F Unanderra Public School 1.9 km
- G Wollongong West Public School 2.4 km
- H Farmborough Road Public School 2.8 km
- I Coniston Public School 3.0 km
- J Illawarra Hospital School 3.2 km
- K Mount Keira Public School 3.3 km
- L Keiraville Public School 3.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 264 (132 girls, 132 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 264
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1028 (percentile 59)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 25% / 30% / 25% / 20%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 81
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 26%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 26 |
| Year 1 | 44 |
| Year 2 | 37 |
| Year 3 | 36 |
| Year 4 | 39 |
| Year 5 | 45 |
| Year 6 | 37 |
| Total | 264 |
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 | 264 | 132 | 132 | - | 1028 | 18.4 |
| 2024 | 267 | 125 | 142 | 90.8 | 1028 | 18.4 |
| 2023 | 267 | 124 | 143 | 90.4 | 1022 | 18.5 |
| 2022 | 285 | 134 | 151 | 87.4 | 1033 | 19.2 |
| 2021 | 301 | 145 | 156 | 92.2 | 1037 | 18.4 |
| 2020 | 302 | 142 | 160 | - | 1038 | 18.4 |
| 2019 | 289 | 139 | 150 | 93 | 1041 | 18.4 |
| 2018 | 292 | 141 | 151 | 93.8 | 1037 | 18.4 |
| 2017 | 298 | 158 | 140 | 93.4 | 1039 | 18.2 |
| 2016 | 309 | 164 | 145 | 94 | 1031 | 18.1 |
| 2015 | 305 | 156 | 149 | 93.8 | 1023 | 18 |
| 2014 | 306 | 169 | 137 | 94 | 1020 | 18.6 |
| 2013 | 311 | 166 | 145 | 94.1 | 1030 | 18.6 |
| 2012 | 313 | 160 | 153 | 94.1 | 1008 | 19.4 |
| 2011 | 315 | 157 | 158 | 94.3 | 1002 | 19.4 |
| 2010 | 316 | 158 | 158 | - | 1006 | 19.4 |
| 2009 | 310 | 152 | 158 | - | 1021 | 19.4 |
| 2008 | 300 | 148 | 152 | - | 1021 | 18.4 |
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.