About the school
Toongabbie Public School has been serving its local community since 1886 and is well-regarded for its strong support from families and the community. The school takes pride in its diverse cultural and social backgrounds of its students, fostering a caring and tolerant environment that encourages excellence and personal growth. The primary focus is on providing quality education in a nurturing environment where each child can achieve their personal best.
Academic and Extracurricular Programs
Strong emphasis is placed on literacy and numeracy, complemented by a wide range of curricular and extracurricular programs that include band, chess, choir, dance, debating, drama, and interschool sport. The school also prioritises environmental education and fosters student leadership through various initiatives. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, integrating technology into the learning experience.
Community and Facilities
Toongabbie Public School is experiencing rapid growth, with a waiting list for out-of-area students established for the first time in 2011. The school provides a broad range of experiences that enable students to develop skills, discover their passions, and thrive both academically and socially. Dedicated support teams work closely with families to tailor plans that accommodate the learning needs of every child, ensuring they feel safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day.
Mission
At Toongabbie Public School we seek to inspire students and aspire to excellence. Teachers use innovative and research-based practices, and students are educated in an inclusive environment that is underpinned by high expectations for all.
Location & Catchment Area
- Toongabbie Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Pendle Hill High School 852 m
- B Toongabbie West Public School 1.1 km
- C Winston Heights Public School 1.4 km
- D Darcy Road Public School 1.6 km
- E Toongabbie East Public School 1.7 km
- F Model Farms High School 2.0 km
- G Winston Hills Public School 2.0 km
- H Girraween Public School 2.1 km
- I Northmead Public School 2.2 km
- J The Meadows Public School 2.3 km
- K Palm Avenue School 2.4 km
- L Redbank School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 381 (191 girls, 190 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 381
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1063 (percentile 73)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 17% / 24% / 32% / 28%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 59
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 56%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 37 |
| Year 1 | 56 |
| Year 2 | 55 |
| Year 3 | 38 |
| Year 4 | 49 |
| Year 5 | 82 |
| Year 6 | 64 |
| Total | 381 |
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 | 381 | 191 | 190 | - | 1063 | 25.1 |
| 2024 | 419 | 205 | 214 | 91.7 | 1065 | 25.2 |
| 2023 | 429 | 190 | 239 | 92.7 | 1058 | 26.3 |
| 2022 | 477 | 206 | 271 | 89.1 | 1058 | 28.2 |
| 2021 | 527 | 234 | 293 | 94.8 | 1051 | 32.6 |
| 2020 | 576 | 264 | 312 | - | 1051 | 35.1 |
| 2019 | 604 | 277 | 327 | 93.9 | 1051 | 36.3 |
| 2018 | 630 | 299 | 331 | 94.3 | 1046 | 37.8 |
| 2017 | 636 | 306 | 330 | 94.6 | 1044 | 36.7 |
| 2016 | 652 | 321 | 331 | 95.4 | 1041 | 34.7 |
| 2015 | 667 | 335 | 332 | 95 | 1048 | 34.3 |
| 2014 | 641 | 328 | 313 | 95.2 | 1054 | 35.2 |
| 2013 | 635 | 314 | 321 | 96 | 1060 | 33.9 |
| 2012 | 636 | 316 | 320 | 95.7 | 1043 | 33.6 |
| 2011 | 613 | 301 | 312 | 96.1 | 1040 | 33.4 |
| 2010 | 599 | 286 | 313 | - | 1040 | 30.7 |
| 2009 | 552 | 270 | 282 | - | 1044 | 28.5 |
| 2008 | 513 | 236 | 277 | - | 1044 | 27.4 |
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.