About the school
Lucas Heights Community School is a K to 12 educational facility nestled in a serene bush setting on the southern fringes of Sydney. The school prioritises academic excellence while fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Its core values of achievement, participation, care, respect, and responsibility support various merit, welfare, and discipline initiatives, promoting a positive school culture among its K to 12 population.
The institution enjoys strong ties within the community and has been recognised with multiple Director-General's Awards for excellence. Lucas Heights Community School offers a wide array of programs including arts and sports, as well as advanced educational offerings for gifted students. The current focus includes leveraging technology for connected learning, enhancing literacy with an emphasis on writing, and increasing student engagement through personal development and self-esteem initiatives.
In partnership with local organisations and the active Parent and Citizen Association, the school fosters cooperative relationships that enhance the educational experience. Its inclusion in the Community of Schools between the Rivers connects it with seven neighbouring schools, facilitating shared resources and gifted programs.
With modern facilities, extensive programs, and a commitment to individual student support, Lucas Heights Community School creates an environment conducive to both academic and personal growth. The school community prioritises each student's wellbeing, ensuring a holistic approach to education that prepares learners for their future endeavors.
Mission
Lucas Heights Community School fosters a strong sense of belonging through respect, responsibility and active learning, celebrating the diversity and individuality of every child.
Location & Catchment Area
- Lucas Heights Community School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Marton Public School 2.1 km
- B Menai Public School 2.6 km
- C Engadine West Public School 2.6 km
- D Bangor Public School 2.9 km
- E Yarrawarrah Public School 3.0 km
- F Engadine Public School 3.1 km
- G Engadine High School 3.2 km
- H Woronora River Public School 3.5 km
- I Menai High School 4.1 km
- J Tharawal Public School 4.1 km
- K Loftus Public School 4.2 km
- L Cook School 4.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 796 (370 girls, 426 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 795.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1038 (percentile 63)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 21% / 31% / 30% / 18%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 79
- Indigenous students
- 4%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 69.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 25 |
| Year 1 | 39 |
| Year 2 | 40 |
| Year 3 | 42 |
| Year 4 | 40 |
| Year 5 | 46 |
| Year 6 | 40 |
| Year 7 | 69 |
| Year 8 | 100 |
| Year 9 | 93 |
| Year 10 | 94 |
| Year 11 | 80 |
| Year 12 | 88 |
| Total | 796 |
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 | 796 | 370 | 426 | - | 1038 | 69.9 |
| 2024 | 820 | 371 | 449 | 89.1 | 1036 | 71 |
| 2023 | 829 | 362 | 467 | 89.8 | 1033 | 71.5 |
| 2022 | 832 | 362 | 470 | 86.9 | 1028 | 69 |
| 2021 | 820 | 349 | 471 | 91.4 | 1026 | 66.9 |
| 2020 | 805 | 346 | 459 | - | 1027 | 66.1 |
| 2019 | 742 | 329 | 413 | 92 | 1027 | 60.3 |
| 2018 | 707 | 311 | 396 | 92.8 | 1036 | 58.9 |
| 2017 | 736 | 313 | 423 | 93.7 | 1035 | 59.3 |
| 2016 | 740 | 318 | 422 | 93.5 | 1033 | 60.2 |
| 2015 | 773 | 325 | 448 | 92.5 | 1034 | 64 |
| 2014 | 829 | 361 | 468 | 93.5 | 1038 | 65.7 |
| 2013 | 872 | 385 | 487 | 94.4 | 1040 | 66.2 |
| 2012 | 876 | 408 | 468 | 94.1 | 1041 | 66.3 |
| 2011 | 898 | 436 | 462 | 94.2 | 1044 | 65.3 |
| 2010 | 912 | 440 | 472 | - | 1042 | 66.2 |
| 2009 | 890 | 434 | 456 | - | 1089 | 66.9 |
| 2008 | 890 | 429 | 461 | - | 1089 | 67.2 |
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.