Albion Park Rail Public School
Ad Optima Contentite: All Striving for the Best
About the school
Albion Park Rail Public School is dedicated to providing quality education in a stimulating and caring environment where active participation in all aspects of school life is encouraged. The motto, 'Ad Optima Contentite: All Striving for the Best', is central to the educational program and direction of the school. This is achieved through exceptional student welfare programs that promote community values, tolerance of differences, and improved learning outcomes. The school incorporates early intervention, environmental education, and peer support initiatives, as well as specific strategies for boys' and girls' education and students with special needs.
A focus on professional development ensures that teachers enhance academic rigor in the classroom, promoting a culture of innovation and educational risk-taking. The school works actively as a part of the community, offering a Schools as Community Centre that supports families and children from 0 to 8 years, alongside adult education courses and various interagency initiatives.
Albion Park Rail Public School has developed strong links to the Aboriginal community and supports ten percent of its student population with designated special needs classes. The environment fosters a 'Learning Community' culture aimed at supporting student outcomes and enriching the wider Albion Park Rail community. Outdoor learning opportunities, teamwork, and collaborative projects are integral to the student experience, ensuring all students have the support and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Our school welcomes students from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Albion Park Rail Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Oak Flats Public School 1.8 km
- B Albion Park Public School 2.4 km
- C Albion Park High School 2.5 km
- D Balarang Public School 3.1 km
- E Mount Terry Public School 3.2 km
- F Oak Flats High School 3.4 km
- G Tullimbar Public School 4.2 km
- H Barrack Heights Public School 4.4 km
- I Mount Warrigal Public School 4.5 km
- J Flinders Public School 5.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 346 (159 girls, 187 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 346
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 894 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 63% / 26% / 8% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 145
- Indigenous students
- 27%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 30.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 67 |
| Year 1 | 48 |
| Year 2 | 41 |
| Year 3 | 44 |
| Year 4 | 54 |
| Year 5 | 44 |
| Year 6 | 48 |
| Total | 346 |
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 | 346 | 159 | 187 | - | 894 | 30.6 |
| 2024 | 346 | 164 | 182 | 86.7 | 885 | 27.9 |
| 2023 | 340 | 157 | 183 | 88.6 | 899 | 26.8 |
| 2022 | 350 | 157 | 193 | 82.2 | 897 | 27.8 |
| 2021 | 378 | 179 | 199 | 87.5 | 900 | 28.1 |
| 2020 | 361 | 170 | 191 | - | 894 | 27 |
| 2019 | 364 | 167 | 197 | 89.8 | 898 | 27 |
| 2018 | 356 | 167 | 189 | 90.4 | 900 | 25.9 |
| 2017 | 348 | 158 | 190 | 91.2 | 885 | 26.3 |
| 2016 | 322 | 152 | 170 | 93.9 | 892 | 23.9 |
| 2015 | 324 | 146 | 178 | 92.2 | 887 | 24.7 |
| 2014 | 322 | 143 | 179 | 93.7 | 888 | 25.3 |
| 2013 | 350 | 159 | 191 | 92 | 890 | 26.3 |
| 2012 | 366 | 172 | 194 | 92.7 | 921 | 30.4 |
| 2011 | 406 | 201 | 205 | 92.5 | 925 | 30 |
| 2010 | 455 | 216 | 239 | - | 929 | 32.7 |
| 2009 | 500 | 237 | 263 | - | 939 | 33.8 |
| 2008 | 501 | 228 | 273 | - | 939 | 33.1 |
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.