About the school
Oxley Park Public School is committed to fostering a caring, inclusive environment where every student is supported, valued, and inspired to achieve their personal best. The school's motto, 'Strive to Achieve', encapsulates this philosophy. Dedicated staff focus on delivering quality education, ensuring students have access to strong literacy and numeracy programs from preschool to Year 6. That support is further bolstered by prioritised funding aimed at enhancing learning outcomes.
Academic Excellence
The school adheres to evidence-based teaching practices, which empower students with the skills they need to thrive in various subjects. Innovative programs such as Reading Recovery and English as a Second Language cater to individual learning needs. All classrooms are well-resourced with the latest technology, including interactive whiteboards and a state-of-the-art library, fostering an engaging learning environment.
Community Engagement
Oxley Park Public School is a proud member of the Colyton Learning Community and participates in community initiatives through the Oxley Park Network (OPeN). The school collaborates with organisations like Mission Australia to provide resources and programs that benefit families and enhance student wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
The school also excels in creative arts and sports, encouraging student participation in competitions and performances, including notable events at the Sydney Opera House. Through its Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework, the school promotes values of respect, safety, and learning, which are integrated into daily activities.
Oxley Park Public School not only aims for academic success but also strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that nurtures the holistic development of every student.
Mission
Oxley Park Public School is committed to every student, every teacher and every leader improving every year. Our students are confident assessment capable learners who are active and informed citizens within our community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Oxley Park Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Colyton High School 1.0 km
- B Bennett Road Public School 1.4 km
- C St Marys South Public School 1.5 km
- D St Marys Public School 1.7 km
- E St Marys North Public School 1.8 km
- F Madang Avenue Public School 2.0 km
- G St Marys Senior High School 2.0 km
- H Halinda School 2.2 km
- I Colyton Public School 2.3 km
- J Mount Druitt Public School 2.3 km
- K Chifley College Dunheved Campus 2.5 km
- L St Clair High School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 601 (297 girls, 304 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 601
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 953 (percentile 26)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 48% / 29% / 18% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 116
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 56%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 40.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 96 |
| Year 1 | 95 |
| Year 2 | 74 |
| Year 3 | 82 |
| Year 4 | 94 |
| Year 5 | 78 |
| Year 6 | 82 |
| Total | 601 |
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 | 601 | 297 | 304 | - | 953 | 40.1 |
| 2024 | 616 | 306 | 310 | 87.5 | 957 | 39.6 |
| 2023 | 624 | 312 | 312 | 87.8 | 961 | 37.8 |
| 2022 | 604 | 314 | 290 | 82.7 | 956 | 37.7 |
| 2021 | 576 | 292 | 284 | 90 | 944 | 36.2 |
| 2020 | 580 | 293 | 287 | - | 944 | 35.7 |
| 2019 | 565 | 286 | 279 | 90.2 | 941 | 34.6 |
| 2018 | 522 | 250 | 272 | 92 | 937 | 31.8 |
| 2017 | 501 | 263 | 238 | 92.2 | 928 | 30.1 |
| 2016 | 493 | 264 | 229 | 92.4 | 926 | 27.7 |
| 2015 | 471 | 233 | 238 | 92.9 | 920 | 27.7 |
| 2014 | 503 | 250 | 253 | 93.2 | 916 | 29.8 |
| 2013 | 461 | 219 | 242 | 93.1 | 918 | 27.6 |
| 2012 | 456 | 216 | 240 | 91.4 | 940 | 27.7 |
| 2011 | 465 | 229 | 236 | 92.4 | 950 | 27.8 |
| 2010 | 452 | 211 | 241 | - | 954 | 28 |
| 2009 | 434 | 209 | 225 | - | 927 | 26.4 |
| 2008 | 414 | 198 | 216 | - | 927 | 24.4 |
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.