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
- Jamisontown Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glenmore Park Public School 1.2 km
- B Jamison High School 1.4 km
- C Regentville Public School 1.4 km
- D York Public School 1.5 km
- E Surveyors Creek Public School 1.7 km
- F Penrith South Public School 1.9 km
- G Glenmore Park High School 2.2 km
- H Fernhill School 2.6 km
- I Kingswood South Public School 2.7 km
- J Penrith Public School 2.7 km
- K Penrith High School 2.8 km
- L Kingswood High School 3.0 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 22%
- 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.