About the school
Appin Public School is a growing semi-rural school located southeast of Campbelltown along the road to Wollongong. The school features large attractive playing areas and excellent facilities, including modern classrooms, a school hall, and a well-resourced library. Its focus is on providing a quality teaching and learning environment that helps students achieve their individual learning goals in English and Mathematics, while promoting excellence at individual ability levels and fostering self-esteem, confidence, and independence.
As an Early Action for Success school, Appin Public School has achieved the "Excelling" level in K-3 student growth in literacy and numeracy. The dedicated teaching staff is skilled in meeting the diverse needs of students, from those who are gifted and talented to those requiring additional support. Strong relationships between staff, students, and families underpin the school’s academic success in a nurturing environment.
Technology plays a significant role in learning programs, with access to laptops, iPads, interactive whiteboards, and mobile computer labs. Extracurricular opportunities abound, including a Senior Dance Group, Senior Choir, Junior Dance Group, and Junior Choir. An Eco-Committee engages students in environmental initiatives, while a public speaking program enhances communication skills. Students also participate in events such as the Premier’s Reading Challenge, Spelling Bee, and Sporting Challenge, with a strong sporting culture evident in Gala Days and selection for Regional competitions.
Appin Public School aims to cultivate a love for learning that lasts a lifetime, with a commitment to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and respect.
Mission
Igniting potential, inspiring futures.
Location & Catchment Area
- Appin Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Douglas Park Public School 7.2 km
- B St Helens Park Public School 9.9 km
- C Wilton Public School 10.0 km
- D Rosemeadow Public School 10.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 337 (144 girls, 193 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 337
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 989 (percentile 42)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 36% / 35% / 20% / 9%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 99
- Indigenous students
- 8%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 58 |
| Year 1 | 56 |
| Year 2 | 46 |
| Year 3 | 56 |
| Year 4 | 37 |
| Year 5 | 43 |
| Year 6 | 41 |
| Total | 337 |
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 | 337 | 144 | 193 | - | 989 | 19.7 |
| 2024 | 335 | 147 | 188 | 89.2 | 986 | 19.5 |
| 2023 | 328 | 140 | 188 | 91.5 | 988 | 19.6 |
| 2022 | 342 | 143 | 199 | 87.2 | 989 | 19.3 |
| 2021 | 355 | 157 | 198 | 94.2 | 987 | 18.6 |
| 2020 | 340 | 149 | 191 | - | 985 | 18.6 |
| 2019 | 323 | 145 | 178 | 93.9 | 987 | 17.4 |
| 2018 | 319 | 139 | 180 | 92.9 | 975 | 17.3 |
| 2017 | 294 | 141 | 153 | 94 | 976 | 16 |
| 2016 | 271 | 134 | 137 | 95 | 980 | 14.9 |
| 2015 | 233 | 122 | 111 | 94.7 | 991 | 13.7 |
| 2014 | 219 | 106 | 113 | 95.4 | 973 | 12.3 |
| 2013 | 210 | 106 | 104 | 95.2 | 983 | 12.5 |
| 2012 | 199 | 99 | 100 | 95.4 | 990 | 11.3 |
| 2011 | 198 | 102 | 96 | 94.5 | 997 | 12.6 |
| 2010 | 200 | 99 | 101 | - | 1003 | 11 |
| 2009 | 185 | 87 | 98 | - | 1023 | 11.3 |
| 2008 | 192 | 94 | 98 | - | 1023 | 11.2 |
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.