Barrack Heights Public School
Parents, Pupils, Teachers All Work Together
About the school
Barrack Heights Public School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for its approximately 200 students, welcoming diverse backgrounds and cultures. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement in achieving quality educational outcomes, embodied in its motto, 'Parents, Pupils, Teachers All Work Together.' The mission focuses on providing quality learning in a caring environment, ensuring that each child feels safe and supported on their educational journey.
Curriculum and Programs
The school provides a balanced curriculum across key learning areas, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. It also offers a range of extracurricular opportunities in dance, music, the arts, and sports, promoting holistic development and engagement. Student welfare programs are integral to the school's approach, fostering a safe and thriving learning environment.
Future Developments
In line with the NSW Government's commitment to enhancing public education, Barrack Heights Public School is set to benefit from the construction of a new public preschool, aimed at improving access to early childhood education. The preschool will feature specially designed rooms and an engaging outdoor play area, accommodating up to 40 children daily, and is expected to open by Term 1, 2027.
Community Engagement
The school prides itself on maintaining strong relationships with families and the community. Teachers and support staff work collaboratively with parents to create tailored learning plans for students, ensuring they receive the assistance necessary for success. This commitment to partnership and support reinforces the school's vision of empowering students and building a nurturing community.
Mission
At Barrack Heights Public School, we are committed to providing a highly supportive and inclusive environment, empowering our students to unlock their potential and become productive citizens through personalised learning experiences and opportunities.
Location & Catchment Area
- Barrack Heights Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mount Warrigal Public School 603 m
- B Warilla Public School 777 m
- C Peterborough School 887 m
- D Oak Flats High School 1.1 km
- E Warilla High School 1.2 km
- F Balarang Public School 1.4 km
- G Warilla North Public School 1.5 km
- H Lake Illawarra High School 2.0 km
- I Lake Illawarra South Public School 2.5 km
- J Flinders Public School 2.6 km
- K Oak Flats Public School 2.6 km
- L Shellharbour Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 192 (82 girls, 110 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 192
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 873 (percentile 7)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 67% / 22% / 9% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 171
- Indigenous students
- 33%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 31 |
| Year 1 | 26 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 30 |
| Year 4 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 30 |
| Year 6 | 19 |
| Total | 192 |
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 | 192 | 82 | 110 | - | 873 | 18 |
| 2024 | 189 | 87 | 102 | 86.5 | 877 | 18 |
| 2023 | 182 | 76 | 106 | 87 | 870 | 16.9 |
| 2022 | 181 | 77 | 104 | 82.7 | 873 | 17.7 |
| 2021 | 200 | 94 | 106 | 86.8 | 880 | 15.9 |
| 2020 | 228 | 98 | 130 | - | 886 | 16.9 |
| 2019 | 224 | 99 | 125 | 89.7 | 874 | 17 |
| 2018 | 236 | 98 | 138 | 91.9 | 875 | 17 |
| 2017 | 251 | 105 | 146 | 94.2 | 877 | 16.7 |
| 2016 | 245 | 100 | 145 | 93.7 | 875 | 15.5 |
| 2015 | 246 | 101 | 145 | 93.1 | 870 | 15.5 |
| 2014 | 244 | 98 | 146 | 91.4 | 872 | 14.1 |
| 2013 | 249 | 105 | 144 | 91 | 870 | 14.1 |
| 2012 | 255 | 110 | 145 | 91.3 | 884 | 15.3 |
| 2011 | 258 | 113 | 145 | 91.9 | 885 | 15.4 |
| 2010 | 265 | 123 | 142 | - | 889 | 16.4 |
| 2009 | 287 | 127 | 160 | - | 894 | 17.4 |
| 2008 | 293 | 145 | 148 | - | 894 | 17.4 |
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.