About the school
Leura Public School is located in the World Heritage area of the upper Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, and has a total enrolment of 234 students, primarily from an Anglo–Saxon background. The school community places a high value on student wellbeing and emphasises a strong focus on learning, providing diverse experiences in the arts, sport, and environmental education. Parents and families actively support the school through participation in special events and fundraising initiatives.
The school believes in encouraging students to perform at their best, ensuring they have a voice and that their successes are celebrated. Clear and consistent expectations create an environment where effective communication, collaboration, and responsive relationships flourish. Leura Public School is also a part of the Upper Blue Mountains Learning Community, which fosters positive experiences among students, staff, parents, and families, thus enhancing community spirit.
Since its establishment in 1906 and subsequent rebuilding after the devastating bushfires in 1957, Leura Public School has been dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment. With a commitment to recognising the traditional custodians of the land, the school integrates environmental awareness and sustainability into its curriculum. The school aims to develop students intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them for lifelong learning in a safe and inclusive community that celebrates diversity.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Leura Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Katoomba Public School 2.3 km
- B Katoomba North Public School 2.4 km
- C Katoomba High School 2.7 km
- D Wentworth Falls Public School 3.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 199 (102 girls, 97 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 199
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1055 (percentile 70)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 17% / 24% / 26% / 32%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 61
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 21%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 26 |
| Year 1 | 23 |
| Year 2 | 33 |
| Year 3 | 28 |
| Year 4 | 26 |
| Year 5 | 27 |
| Year 6 | 36 |
| Total | 199 |
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 | 199 | 102 | 97 | - | 1055 | 13.6 |
| 2024 | 222 | 112 | 110 | 89.5 | 1053 | 16 |
| 2023 | 222 | 116 | 106 | 89.6 | 1060 | 16 |
| 2022 | 211 | 108 | 103 | 87.1 | 1064 | 15.9 |
| 2021 | 217 | 110 | 107 | 92.2 | 1079 | 14.8 |
| 2020 | 232 | 124 | 108 | - | 1079 | 14.8 |
| 2019 | 234 | 126 | 108 | 93.3 | 1089 | 14.8 |
| 2018 | 248 | 127 | 121 | 92.6 | 1077 | 14.9 |
| 2017 | 265 | 129 | 136 | 93.9 | 1071 | 15.9 |
| 2016 | 262 | 123 | 139 | 93.2 | 1074 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | 281 | 132 | 149 | 92.6 | 1061 | 15.6 |
| 2014 | 273 | 127 | 146 | 93.9 | 1060 | 15.6 |
| 2013 | 276 | 136 | 140 | 93 | 1066 | 16.8 |
| 2012 | 309 | 160 | 149 | 93.3 | 1086 | 17.6 |
| 2011 | 307 | 165 | 142 | 92.9 | 1084 | 17.6 |
| 2010 | 284 | 159 | 125 | - | 1093 | 14.9 |
| 2009 | 283 | 156 | 127 | - | 1101 | 15.9 |
| 2008 | 320 | 178 | 142 | - | 1101 | 17.1 |
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.