About the school
Glendenning Public School, established in 1995, offers a rich educational experience for approximately 550 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community where each student is encouraged to excel academically and socially. Staff members prioritise high-quality teaching methods, implementing comprehensive and differentiated curriculum activities designed to engage and challenge students. The school promotes 21st century learning qualities and continuously seeks to enhance the educational experience for all students, including those with disabilities and high potential.
The core values of Glendenning Public School centre around safety and respect, creating an environment where scholarship and citizenship are celebrated. The school's staff, comprised of enthusiastic and committed educators, focuses on literacy and numeracy while also providing a wide range of learning experiences across various subjects. Community involvement is highly encouraged, allowing parents and community members to actively participate in decision-making processes that contribute to the shared development of the school.
Glendenning Public School also enjoys a diverse multicultural student body and collaborates with neighbouring schools, such as Mt Druitt Public School, to enhance professional learning and student outcomes. The school's welfare practices ensure that the environment remains predictable and caring, enabling students to thrive both academically and personally.
Mission
At Glendenning Public School, we develop the understanding, skills and knowledge of each student to enable them to be confident, hard-working, innovative thinkers and resilient problem-solvers with a passion for learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Glendenning Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A William Dean Public School 1.0 km
- B Plumpton House School 1.4 km
- C Hassall Grove Public School 1.5 km
- D Plumpton Public School 1.5 km
- E Plumpton High School 1.7 km
- F Crawford Public School 2.0 km
- G Doonside High School 2.4 km
- H Chifley College Bidwill Campus 2.5 km
- I Hebersham Public School 2.6 km
- J Bidwill Public School 2.7 km
- K Doonside Public School 3.0 km
- L Quakers Hill Public School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 440 (215 girls, 225 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 440
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1025 (percentile 58)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 22% / 31% / 32% / 15%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 71
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 77%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 66 |
| Year 1 | 74 |
| Year 2 | 60 |
| Year 3 | 53 |
| Year 4 | 57 |
| Year 5 | 68 |
| Year 6 | 62 |
| Total | 440 |
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 | 440 | 215 | 225 | - | 1025 | 25.2 |
| 2024 | 450 | 225 | 225 | 89.9 | 1027 | 25.3 |
| 2023 | 468 | 231 | 237 | 89.9 | 1021 | 26.2 |
| 2022 | 522 | 267 | 255 | 88.4 | 1023 | 29 |
| 2021 | 544 | 271 | 273 | 94.3 | 1019 | 31.4 |
| 2020 | 623 | 306 | 317 | - | 1014 | 35.8 |
| 2019 | 618 | 302 | 316 | 93.3 | 1012 | 34.1 |
| 2018 | 617 | 303 | 314 | 93.2 | 1002 | 35.3 |
| 2017 | 599 | 296 | 303 | 94.3 | 1003 | 32.6 |
| 2016 | 559 | 274 | 285 | 94.4 | 993 | 30 |
| 2015 | 547 | 264 | 283 | 93.3 | 999 | 30.8 |
| 2014 | 548 | 279 | 269 | 94.8 | 1000 | 31.1 |
| 2013 | 523 | 262 | 261 | 94.4 | 1000 | 29.9 |
| 2012 | 508 | 239 | 269 | 94.1 | 990 | 29.5 |
| 2011 | 482 | 217 | 265 | 94 | 987 | 27.6 |
| 2010 | 489 | 214 | 275 | - | 984 | 28.1 |
| 2009 | 479 | 222 | 257 | - | 951 | 27 |
| 2008 | 484 | 221 | 263 | - | 951 | 27.1 |
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.