About the school
Hinchinbrook Public School, established in 1995, is set in attractive grounds and features air-conditioned classrooms, all dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities for every student within a positive, safe, and supportive environment. The school values strong partnerships between students, teachers, and parents and takes pride in its positive community image.
Curriculum and Learning Environment
The school offers a balanced and comprehensive curriculum that includes a particular emphasis on quality early learning, literacy, numeracy, and technology programs. With a commendable record in sport, the creative and performing arts, and environmental education, it encourages the development of independent students who are self-disciplined, effective communicators, creative thinkers, and problem solvers.
Hinchinbrook Public School is committed to nurturing curious and confident learners, inspiring a lifelong love of learning. The school believes in tailoring educational experiences to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that each child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day.
Community and Support
The teaching staff and learning well-being support teams work closely with families to co-design learning plans that cater to the individual needs of students. This collaboration fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment, preparing students to become active members of the community and enabling their success beyond the classroom.
Overall, Hinchinbrook Public School stands out for its commitment to high-quality education, its nurturing atmosphere, and the various programs it offers to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Mission
Our school promotes an active partnership between students, teachers and parents and enjoys a positive community image.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hinchinbrook Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Hoxton Park High School 819 m
- B Middleton Grange Public School 1.1 km
- C James Busby High School 1.5 km
- D Busby West Public School 1.6 km
- E Green Valley Public School 1.6 km
- F Miller Public School 1.9 km
- G Cecil Hills High School 2.0 km
- H Busby Public School 2.1 km
- I Hoxton Park Public School 2.3 km
- J Miller High School 2.4 km
- K Bonnyrigg Heights Public School 2.7 km
- L Cecil Hills Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 487 (246 girls, 241 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 487
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 959 (percentile 29)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 50% / 30% / 16% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 146
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 82%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 30.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 60 |
| Year 1 | 63 |
| Year 2 | 64 |
| Year 3 | 67 |
| Year 4 | 75 |
| Year 5 | 76 |
| Year 6 | 82 |
| Total | 487 |
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 | 487 | 246 | 241 | - | 959 | 30.7 |
| 2024 | 505 | 245 | 260 | 90.5 | 962 | 32.9 |
| 2023 | 525 | 250 | 275 | 90.8 | 967 | 34.8 |
| 2022 | 576 | 277 | 299 | 86.2 | 956 | 35.9 |
| 2021 | 603 | 294 | 309 | 92.3 | 962 | 34.7 |
| 2020 | 621 | 316 | 305 | - | 963 | 35.8 |
| 2019 | 642 | 328 | 314 | 92.9 | 969 | 37.2 |
| 2018 | 664 | 345 | 319 | 93.6 | 970 | 37.7 |
| 2017 | 627 | 339 | 288 | 94 | 973 | 36.2 |
| 2016 | 570 | 307 | 263 | 93.5 | 969 | 33.4 |
| 2015 | 526 | 274 | 252 | 94.6 | 981 | 30.9 |
| 2014 | 545 | 274 | 271 | 95.5 | 982 | 32.2 |
| 2013 | 511 | 263 | 248 | 95.1 | 987 | 31.4 |
| 2012 | 526 | 264 | 262 | 94.6 | 983 | 30.8 |
| 2011 | 529 | 263 | 266 | 94.3 | 985 | 29.7 |
| 2010 | 539 | 271 | 268 | - | 982 | 30.8 |
| 2009 | 568 | 285 | 283 | - | 976 | 32.5 |
| 2008 | 610 | 301 | 309 | - | 976 | 35 |
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.