Penrith South Public School

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About the school

Penrith South Public School is a welcoming and friendly educational institution that has been serving the local community for 60 years. The school actively promotes participation from the community in educational decisions and school activities, fostering a collaborative environment for growth and improvement. With a commitment to providing a well-rounded curriculum, the school creates a challenging and stimulating atmosphere where students can achieve their personal best.

Curriculum and Programs

The school is part of the John Jamison and Kingswood Learning Communities, which enhances innovation and collaboration among staff and students. There is a strong focus on student wellbeing, with programs designed to develop social and leadership skills, including effective peer support and buddy programs that promote friendships across year groups. The school’s anti-bullying policy incorporates explicit teachings on recognising and dealing with bullying, both in school and online.

The highly qualified staff deliver quality education, emphasising literacy, numeracy, and technology. Students engage in various activities, including debating, public speaking, and spelling competitions at various levels. Special enrichment programs are available for high-performing students, ensuring that all students receive appropriate support based on their learning needs.

Inclusion and Support

The school features three support classes dedicated to students with intellectual disabilities, enabling these students to participate fully in school life with the help of qualified teachers and support staff. The performing arts are also a highlight, with the school hosting a choir, dance groups, and a band that perform at various events throughout the year.

Mission

To Do and Serve. Penrith South Public School provides a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
441 (204 girls, 237 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
441
ICSEA What does this mean?
958 (percentile 28)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
44% / 31% / 18% / 6%
Indigenous students
17%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
27.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
6.6

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 74
Year 1 62
Year 2 52
Year 3 59
Year 4 72
Year 5 57
Year 6 65
Total 441

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 441 204 237 - 958 27.3
2024 427 198 229 88.1 961 27.4
2023 443 209 234 89.7 958 27.4
2022 468 230 238 85.6 948 28.1
2021 521 246 275 91.2 952 31.4
2020 519 253 266 - 954 31.4
2019 523 251 272 91.5 953 31.4
2018 507 241 266 93.1 954 31.4
2017 513 245 268 93.8 960 30.9
2016 480 228 252 94.2 974 29.7
2015 428 202 226 93.4 966 28.3
2014 429 216 213 94.1 959 27.1
2013 409 206 203 94 968 27.7
2012 382 202 180 94.1 948 26
2011 368 194 174 94.6 948 24.7
2010 348 181 167 - 946 22.7
2009 383 192 191 - 964 24.8
2008 373 179 194 - 964 25.2

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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