About the school
John Warby Public School is located in the Campbelltown School Education Area of the South Western Sydney Region. With an enrolment of 243 students from Pre-school to Year 6, the school offers a variety of classes, including mainstream education and specialised programs for students with intellectual disabilities and autism. A significant aspect of the school’s ethos is its strong emphasis on Aboriginal Education, implementing various strategies that permeate all areas of school life.
The school's community reflects a rich diversity, with 24% of students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 22% as Pacific Islander, highlighting the school's commitment to inclusivity. The local Airds Housing precinct is undergoing transformation, with plans for a blend of private and public housing, which aligns with the school's growing community ties.
John Warby Public School fosters a vibrant school spirit, supported by an engaged parent community dedicated to the school's direction. It prioritises quality teaching programs, welfare initiatives, and diverse cultural, sporting, and arts programs. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning School, it embraces a framework where safety, respect, and learning are paramount expectations for all students.
Additionally, the school forms part of the Airds/Bradbury Community of Schools, collaborating closely with nearby institutions to enhance educational outcomes. With a focus on improving Literacy and Numeracy and fostering leadership and cultural engagement, John Warby Public School continues to play an important role in the educational landscape of its community.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Happiness Through Learning
Location & Catchment Area
- John Warby Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Airds High School 850 m
- B Briar Road Public School 986 m
- C Dorchester School 1.0 km
- D Campbelltown East Public School 1.1 km
- E Ruse Public School 1.8 km
- F Bradbury Public School 2.0 km
- G Campbelltown Public School 2.2 km
- H Beverley Park School 2.4 km
- I Woodland Road Public School 2.4 km
- J Kentlyn Public School 2.4 km
- K Campbelltown North Public School 2.4 km
- L Lomandra School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 228 (94 girls, 134 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 228
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 907 (percentile 12)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 58% / 23% / 15% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 147
- Indigenous students
- 25%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 52%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 30 |
| Year 1 | 40 |
| Year 2 | 41 |
| Year 3 | 35 |
| Year 4 | 26 |
| Year 5 | 23 |
| Year 6 | 33 |
| Total | 228 |
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 | 228 | 94 | 134 | - | 907 | 24 |
| 2024 | 224 | 99 | 125 | 83.8 | 907 | 22.8 |
| 2023 | 205 | 98 | 107 | 83.3 | 905 | 21.4 |
| 2022 | 183 | 89 | 94 | 77.7 | 894 | 20.7 |
| 2021 | 164 | 75 | 89 | 88.6 | 893 | 18 |
| 2020 | 183 | 89 | 94 | - | 886 | 19 |
| 2019 | 202 | 95 | 107 | 87.1 | 877 | 19 |
| 2018 | 197 | 92 | 105 | 88.4 | 846 | 18 |
| 2017 | 204 | 82 | 122 | 90.3 | 833 | 17.6 |
| 2016 | 202 | 97 | 105 | 91.8 | 818 | 17.5 |
| 2015 | 194 | 83 | 111 | 88.8 | 836 | 17.4 |
| 2014 | 208 | 93 | 115 | 91.1 | 820 | 19.4 |
| 2013 | 220 | 110 | 110 | 91.2 | 835 | 17.9 |
| 2012 | 240 | 109 | 131 | 92.4 | 844 | 22.2 |
| 2011 | 247 | 128 | 119 | 91.8 | 843 | 21.1 |
| 2010 | 262 | 129 | 133 | - | 848 | 21.1 |
| 2009 | 282 | 138 | 144 | - | 754 | 21.1 |
| 2008 | 295 | 139 | 156 | - | 754 | 22.2 |
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.