About the school
Sturt Public School is located in Wagga Wagga, Australia, offering a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. With a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, Sturt Public School maintains high expectations for student achievement, guided by the Australian Government's values framework.
Curriculum and Programs
The school provides diverse educational experiences that empower students to develop their skills and discover their passions. Students excel in Creative Arts and also participate in various sports and personal development activities. Among the programs offered are reading recovery, learning support, and extracurricular activities like choir, dance, robotics, and public speaking. The school also features an Opportunity Class for gifted and talented students, as well as tailored support for those needing additional assistance.
Community and Values
Sturt Public School emphasises positive student welfare activities, including anti-bullying and values education lessons. The school fosters strong partnerships with families and implements tailored learning support to ensure that all students, regardless of background, thrive academically and socially. It is committed to creating a respectful and nurturing community where every student feels safe and valued.
Sturt Public School's motto, 'Strive to Achieve,' motivates students to pursue personal excellence and engage actively in their learning journey.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Sturt Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kooringal High School 843 m
- B Willans Hill School 1.3 km
- C Kooringal Public School 1.5 km
- D The Bidgee School 1.8 km
- E Wagga Wagga High School 1.8 km
- F Turvey Park Public School 2.0 km
- G South Wagga Public School 2.1 km
- H Mount Austin High School 2.2 km
- I Mount Austin Public School 2.4 km
- J Red Hill Public School 2.9 km
- K Shepherds Park School 3.1 km
- L Wagga Wagga Public School 3.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 306 (130 girls, 176 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 306
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 966 (percentile 31)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 38% / 30% / 23% / 9%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 111
- Indigenous students
- 17%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 18%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 38 |
| Year 1 | 24 |
| Year 2 | 41 |
| Year 3 | 51 |
| Year 4 | 37 |
| Year 5 | 60 |
| Year 6 | 55 |
| Total | 306 |
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 | 306 | 130 | 176 | - | 966 | 20.2 |
| 2024 | 320 | 139 | 181 | 89.3 | 965 | 21 |
| 2023 | 336 | 154 | 182 | 90.2 | 967 | 21.1 |
| 2022 | 344 | 164 | 180 | 89 | 961 | 20.7 |
| 2021 | 377 | 179 | 198 | 93.5 | 978 | 20.2 |
| 2020 | 419 | 191 | 228 | - | 985 | 22.4 |
| 2019 | 401 | 182 | 219 | 94 | 987 | 22.3 |
| 2018 | 373 | 180 | 193 | 93.3 | 997 | 21.2 |
| 2017 | 361 | 170 | 191 | 94.1 | 988 | 20.6 |
| 2016 | 357 | 172 | 185 | 94.3 | 977 | 21.4 |
| 2015 | 334 | 162 | 172 | 94.6 | 982 | 19.8 |
| 2014 | 346 | 167 | 179 | 95.1 | 989 | 19.3 |
| 2013 | 326 | 147 | 179 | 95.2 | 998 | 18.2 |
| 2012 | 329 | 152 | 177 | 93.7 | 983 | 18 |
| 2011 | 327 | 154 | 173 | 93.7 | 980 | 17.8 |
| 2010 | 337 | 158 | 179 | - | 976 | 18 |
| 2009 | 337 | 154 | 183 | - | 1008 | 19.1 |
| 2008 | 352 | 156 | 196 | - | 1008 | 19.3 |
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.