About the school
Castlereagh Public School is a small, friendly institution located in an open, rural setting between Penrith and Richmond. The school prides itself on creating a caring and inclusive environment where every student feels safe and valued. With an emphasis on both academic excellence and personal growth, Castlereagh Public School aims to help every child learn, grow, and succeed from their very first day.
Educational Philosophy
The school’s statement of purpose focuses on recognising and striving for excellence in academic achievement, while also fostering positive aesthetic, personal, and social attitudes. This is achieved through whole-staff pastoral care for all pupils, helping them establish self-esteem and sensitivity towards others. The school’s motto, 'Courtesy and Good Citizenship', embodies these values and reflects the community-focused vision of the school.
Community Engagement
Set in a semi-rural area, Castlereagh Public School encourages active community participation. Students are guided to develop self-reliance, leadership, and responsibility for their own welfare and that of their peers. The school nurtures respect for all members of the school and wider community, reinforcing the importance of being active, engaged citizens.
Supportive Environment
Castlereagh Public School offers a comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students and values diversity within its inclusive school community. The dedicated staff ensure that every child has access to quality education tailored to meet their individual needs, promoting not only academic learning but also broader personal development.
Mission
Castlereagh Public School's vision is the delivery of quality teaching and learning experiences and to recognise and strive for excellence in academic achievement.
Location & Catchment Area
- Castlereagh Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Henry Fulton Public School 5.2 km
- B Winmalee High School 5.7 km
- C Samuel Terry Public School 6.0 km
- D Winmalee Public School 6.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 126 (63 girls, 63 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 126
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 968 (percentile 32)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 44% / 30% / 20% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 120
- Indigenous students
- 14%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 23 |
| Year 1 | 16 |
| Year 2 | 12 |
| Year 3 | 15 |
| Year 4 | 23 |
| Year 5 | 20 |
| Year 6 | 17 |
| Total | 126 |
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 | 126 | 63 | 63 | - | 968 | 6.5 |
| 2024 | 114 | 54 | 60 | 88.2 | 971 | 6.4 |
| 2023 | 112 | 54 | 58 | 91 | 971 | 6.4 |
| 2022 | 104 | 48 | 56 | 83.1 | 963 | 5.9 |
| 2021 | 107 | 45 | 62 | 92.9 | 961 | 5.9 |
| 2020 | 101 | 41 | 60 | - | 957 | 5.9 |
| 2019 | 106 | 46 | 60 | 92.7 | 957 | 5.9 |
| 2018 | 109 | 43 | 66 | 93.8 | 973 | 5.9 |
| 2017 | 111 | 44 | 67 | 95.4 | 985 | 6 |
| 2016 | 106 | 43 | 63 | 93.8 | 1004 | 6 |
| 2015 | 109 | 44 | 65 | 94.6 | 1005 | 5.9 |
| 2014 | 101 | 47 | 54 | 95 | 995 | 4.7 |
| 2013 | 89 | 40 | 49 | 94.6 | 1000 | 4.7 |
| 2012 | 90 | 40 | 50 | 92.8 | 1024 | 4.5 |
| 2011 | 85 | 40 | 45 | 95 | 1027 | 4.5 |
| 2010 | 92 | 46 | 46 | - | 1015 | 4.5 |
| 2009 | 95 | 49 | 46 | - | 1024 | 4.5 |
| 2008 | 89 | 51 | 38 | - | 1024 | 4.5 |
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.