Jamisontown Public School

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About the school

Jamisontown Public School is a comprehensive public school located in South Penrith, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing educational environment that emphasises respect, community involvement, and educational excellence. It offers an extensive curriculum that includes literacy, numeracy, technology, performing arts, science, and physical education, ensuring students have a well-rounded educational experience.

Commitment to Learning

The school's primary focus is to enhance student learning outcomes by providing quality teaching and encouraging a culture of knowledge-seeking and skill development. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with families to co-design learning plans tailored to each student's needs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all students feel safe and valued. Programs offered include musical activities, peer support, and a range of extra-curricular activities designed to nurture students' individual talents and interests.

Community Engagement

Jamisontown Public School prides itself on its strong connections with the local community, believing that education is a partnership. The school actively engages with families and the community to create an enriching environment that supports high expectations for learning and personal growth. With a commitment to high-quality education, the school continually seeks to improve practices in line with key educational priorities, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and succeed in their educational journey.

Mission

At Jamisontown Public School we are committed to providing a high quality education and schooling experience where every student learns, grows and belongs in an equitable environment. Collaborative practices, responsibility and high expectations underpin a strong learning culture that includes all stakeholders being focused on continuous improvement.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
317 (148 girls, 169 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
317
ICSEA What does this mean?
980 (percentile 38)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
37% / 36% / 19% / 8%
Indigenous students
13%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
21.7
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
5.9

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 39
Year 1 49
Year 2 43
Year 3 38
Year 4 45
Year 5 53
Year 6 50
Total 317

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 317 148 169 - 980 21.7
2024 332 161 171 89.4 983 21.8
2023 352 169 183 89.2 986 22.9
2022 364 173 191 86.5 986 22.2
2021 383 175 208 91 986 24.3
2020 390 165 225 - 986 24.2
2019 362 159 203 93.1 986 22
2018 356 166 190 93.7 986 18.8
2017 359 167 192 93.5 984 19.7
2016 356 169 187 94.8 982 18.5
2015 341 159 182 95.4 988 18.4
2014 320 155 165 96.1 981 17.4
2013 329 158 171 94.1 993 16.8
2012 330 167 163 94.6 978 17.8
2011 327 159 168 95.4 976 17.8
2010 332 174 158 - 973 17.9
2009 315 154 161 - 965 17.8
2008 303 151 152 - 965 17.8

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.

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