About the school
Glossodia Public School is located in the village of Glossodia, set in semi-rural surroundings within the Hawkesbury area, north-west of Sydney. Since opening at its current site in 1990, the school has nurtured an environment that is attractive, safe, and conducive to learning. With a commitment to fostering educational confidence, Glossodia Public School provides a dynamic and supportive setting where students engage in activities designed to cultivate critical thinking, decision-making, technological, and communication skills essential for the modern world.
Established in 1898, the school has a deep tradition of meeting the diverse academic, cultural, sporting, and welfare needs of its students. The dedicated staff at Glossodia Public School are skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic about providing excellent educational programs, which are enhanced by modern air-conditioned classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, networked computers, and a well-resourced library. The school features impressive facilities, including ample playground space on a ten-acre site, an outdoor classroom, and a recently refurbished hall, supported by the financial investment towards renewal and infrastructure improvements.
Glossodia Public School offers a rich variety of extracurricular activities spanning the performing arts, sports, and STEM initiatives, which ensure that students can explore their interests and develop their talents. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, it maintains a safe and respectful environment that encourages responsible behaviour among students. With a current enrolment of 215 students, the school combines the benefits of a close-knit community with the opportunities available in larger educational institutions. The strong involvement of parents and a dedicated Parents and Citizens Association further enriches the educational experience of its students.
Mission
Our engaging teaching and leadership programs empower students to be aspirational, successful, resilient, and lifelong learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Glossodia Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kurrajong East Public School 2.4 km
- B Hawkesbury High School 4.4 km
- C Freemans Reach Public School 4.4 km
- D Comleroy Road Public School 6.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 184 (94 girls, 90 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 184
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 954 (percentile 26)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 50% / 35% / 13% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 112
- Indigenous students
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 24 |
| Year 1 | 32 |
| Year 2 | 33 |
| Year 3 | 16 |
| Year 4 | 34 |
| Year 5 | 20 |
| Year 6 | 25 |
| Total | 184 |
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 | 184 | 94 | 90 | - | 954 | 12 |
| 2024 | 188 | 96 | 92 | 92 | 949 | 12 |
| 2023 | 182 | 88 | 94 | 91.3 | 956 | 12 |
| 2022 | 174 | 87 | 87 | 88.4 | 964 | 11.4 |
| 2021 | 202 | 104 | 98 | 92.7 | 964 | 12.7 |
| 2020 | 203 | 104 | 99 | - | 975 | 11.4 |
| 2019 | 205 | 112 | 93 | 93.7 | 974 | 12.8 |
| 2018 | 219 | 117 | 102 | 94.6 | 981 | 12.8 |
| 2017 | 232 | 121 | 111 | 94.2 | 974 | 13.8 |
| 2016 | 238 | 123 | 115 | 94.1 | 956 | 13.7 |
| 2015 | 218 | 106 | 112 | 94.8 | 967 | 12.6 |
| 2014 | 208 | 87 | 121 | 94.5 | 964 | 12.5 |
| 2013 | 197 | 85 | 112 | 94.7 | 963 | 11.2 |
| 2012 | 213 | 92 | 121 | 93.4 | 964 | 13 |
| 2011 | 201 | 81 | 120 | 95.4 | 971 | 11.8 |
| 2010 | 213 | 91 | 122 | - | 976 | 13 |
| 2009 | 199 | 87 | 112 | - | 923 | 11.8 |
| 2008 | 222 | 103 | 119 | - | 923 | 13 |
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.