About the school
Faulconbridge Public School is located in the heart of the Blue Mountains and prides itself on the wide range of programs offered to its students across all academic, social, and cultural areas. The school has a cohesive mix of experienced and early career teachers who promote quality teaching and learning through differentiated programs in a nurturing environment.
Educational Focus
The school's priorities include Accelerated Literacy, Targeting Early Numeracy (TEN), Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), and MultiLit. An informed and committed community drives the ongoing success and involvement in various activities such as sport, the Kitchen Garden program, and Performing Arts.
Community and Support
Faulconbridge Public School welcomes students from all backgrounds and is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and educationally enriching environment. The school focuses on tailored support tailored to each student’s needs, including those requiring special assistance and high potential students. Collaborating with families and the wider community, the school fosters a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning.
Faulconbridge Public School's commitment to excellence is reflected in its vision of nurturing each child's potential and inspiring them to become confident, successful lifelong learners. The school community thrives on partnerships between students, educators, and families, working together to provide a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 6.
With an emphasis on growth both academically and personally, Faulconbridge Public School prepares students to be active, engaged members of their community while encouraging them to pursue their passions and achieve their goals.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Faulconbridge Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Springwood High School 860 m
- B Springwood Public School 3.1 km
- C Ellison Public School 3.8 km
- D Winmalee Public School 6.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 368 (172 girls, 196 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 368
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1063 (percentile 73)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 12% / 26% / 35% / 27%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 58
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 21.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Year 1 | 48 |
| Year 2 | 59 |
| Year 3 | 53 |
| Year 4 | 57 |
| Year 5 | 53 |
| Year 6 | 43 |
| Total | 368 |
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 | 368 | 172 | 196 | - | 1063 | 21.2 |
| 2024 | 355 | 164 | 191 | 91.1 | 1061 | 20 |
| 2023 | 337 | 156 | 181 | 91.1 | 1052 | 19.9 |
| 2022 | 328 | 154 | 174 | 88.1 | 1057 | 18.4 |
| 2021 | 333 | 155 | 178 | 92.1 | 1060 | 18.4 |
| 2020 | 330 | 149 | 181 | - | 1061 | 18.4 |
| 2019 | 332 | 146 | 186 | 92.4 | 1056 | 18.4 |
| 2018 | 322 | 149 | 173 | 92.5 | 1051 | 18.4 |
| 2017 | 319 | 156 | 163 | 93.9 | 1045 | 18.1 |
| 2016 | 318 | 160 | 158 | 94.4 | 1041 | 18 |
| 2015 | 316 | 162 | 154 | 94.9 | 1046 | 17.9 |
| 2014 | 298 | 152 | 146 | 95.3 | 1056 | 17.5 |
| 2013 | 319 | 159 | 160 | 95.6 | 1046 | 18.8 |
| 2012 | 338 | 171 | 167 | 93.5 | 1063 | 18.8 |
| 2011 | 324 | 145 | 179 | 93.6 | 1064 | 18.9 |
| 2010 | 338 | 152 | 186 | - | 1057 | 18.8 |
| 2009 | 328 | 143 | 185 | - | 1130 | 18.8 |
| 2008 | 336 | 140 | 196 | - | 1130 | 18.8 |
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.