About the school
Hill Top Public School is a comprehensive public school located in the semi-rural village of Hill Top in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Established in 1884, the school is set in an attractive bushland environment and features modern facilities that include open classrooms, a well-equipped library, a hall, and a canteen. The school provides expansive grounds with a mix of shaded and open playing areas for approximately 230 students from the local community and surrounding regions.
Educational Focus
The school prides itself on its commitment to delivering a high-quality education with a focus on student welfare. It offers programs for Gifted and Talented students as well as support for those with special needs. Alongside academic pursuits, Hill Top Public School provides various extracurricular activities, including performing arts and sports. It also hosts a well-attended after school activities program, fostering a vibrant community spirit.
Community Engagement
Hill Top Public School maintains strong partnerships with local organisations and communities. Its motto, "Honour and Trust", is integral to the school's ethos, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed in a safe and inclusive setting.
The school’s focus extends beyond the classroom, promoting lifelong learning through diverse subjects, STEM education, and various opportunities that empower students to develop their interests and skills. This approach aims to prepare students for active and engaged citizenship in a dynamic world.
Mission
Hill Top Public School helps every student to learn, grow and succeed. The school welcomes all students from all backgrounds and aims to provide a supportive environment for learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hill Top Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Colo Vale Public School 5.4 km
- B Yanderra Public School 8.3 km
- C Bargo Public School 10.9 km
- D Tangara School 11.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 120 (72 girls, 48 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 120
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 935 (percentile 20)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 56% / 29% / 12% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 134
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 24 |
| Year 1 | 18 |
| Year 2 | 16 |
| Year 3 | 13 |
| Year 4 | 22 |
| Year 5 | 12 |
| Year 6 | 15 |
| Total | 120 |
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 | 120 | 72 | 48 | - | 935 | 9.1 |
| 2024 | 117 | 67 | 50 | 90.8 | 939 | 10.3 |
| 2023 | 132 | 77 | 55 | 90.5 | 955 | 10.3 |
| 2022 | 127 | 75 | 52 | 85.1 | 954 | 10.2 |
| 2021 | 121 | 71 | 50 | 90.7 | 949 | 9.2 |
| 2020 | 120 | 65 | 55 | - | 938 | 8.4 |
| 2019 | 142 | 75 | 67 | 91.2 | 939 | 9.4 |
| 2018 | 152 | 76 | 76 | 94.2 | 934 | 9 |
| 2017 | 140 | 71 | 69 | 94.7 | 945 | 9.1 |
| 2016 | 178 | 82 | 96 | 92.4 | 945 | 11.1 |
| 2015 | 182 | 81 | 101 | 92 | 951 | 11.1 |
| 2014 | 210 | 98 | 112 | 92.9 | 950 | 12.7 |
| 2013 | 207 | 102 | 105 | 93.5 | 967 | 12.5 |
| 2012 | 205 | 100 | 105 | 93.3 | 958 | 12.3 |
| 2011 | 224 | 105 | 119 | 94.2 | 952 | 12.2 |
| 2010 | 207 | 96 | 111 | - | 952 | 12.3 |
| 2009 | 229 | 108 | 121 | - | 988 | 13.1 |
| 2008 | 227 | 103 | 124 | - | 988 | 13.1 |
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.