About the school
St Ives Public School is an excellent educational institution located in the northern suburbs of Sydney, offering a comprehensive range of high-quality programs tailored to meet the individual needs of students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore diverse opportunities, including sports, dance, music, chess, and public speaking. Through its mission of developing creative, confident, and critical thinkers, St Ives Public School ensures that students are not only academically motivated but also enthusiastic participants in cultural and performing arts pursuits.
School Culture
The school promotes core values emphasising Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Best, which are consistently modelled and integrated into daily activities. Parents are actively encouraged to engage in their child's educational and social development, reinforcing the belief that parents play a crucial role in achieving optimal outcomes for their children. This strong partnership between the school and families creates a vibrant educational community, where collaboration leads to successful, future-focused learners.
Student Support
In its commitment to inclusivity, St Ives Public School caters to the unique strengths of all students, ensuring that each child feels safe, included, and ready to learn. The school’s wide-ranging curriculum and extracurricular activities serve to empower students, helping them to discover their passions and develop their skills. Importantly, St Ives Public School is dedicated to providing tailored support for those with additional needs, high potential, or different learning styles, thereby ensuring every student receives the assistance they require to thrive.
Mission
Our vision is to develop confident and engaged students who connect and succeed through a diverse range of educational and extracurricular opportunities. Our students feel challenged and motivated to achieve their personal best in a safe and supportive environment where every learner is known, valued and cared for.
Location & Catchment Area
- St Ives Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A St Ives High School 223 m
- B Gordon East Public School 1.3 km
- C St Ives Park Public School 1.9 km
- D Killara High School 2.2 km
- E St Ives North Public School 2.2 km
- F Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School 2.4 km
- G Pymble Public School 2.4 km
- H Turramurra North Public School 3.1 km
- I Killara Public School 3.5 km
- J Gordon West Public School 3.5 km
- K Lindfield East Public School 3.6 km
- L Davidson High School 3.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 465 (221 girls, 244 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 465
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1155 (percentile 96)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 2% / 8% / 27% / 64%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 3
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 48%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Year 1 | 43 |
| Year 2 | 64 |
| Year 3 | 73 |
| Year 4 | 72 |
| Year 5 | 89 |
| Year 6 | 81 |
| Total | 465 |
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 | 465 | 221 | 244 | - | 1155 | 25.1 |
| 2024 | 507 | 240 | 267 | 92.8 | 1154 | 28.5 |
| 2023 | 526 | 242 | 284 | 93.4 | 1149 | 29.9 |
| 2022 | 543 | 254 | 289 | 90.4 | 1159 | 29.1 |
| 2021 | 530 | 259 | 271 | 95.7 | 1152 | 29.5 |
| 2020 | 536 | 282 | 254 | - | 1156 | 30.4 |
| 2019 | 522 | 281 | 241 | 95 | 1156 | 28.6 |
| 2018 | 503 | 273 | 230 | 94.4 | 1151 | 27.3 |
| 2017 | 493 | 257 | 236 | 96.1 | 1156 | 25.6 |
| 2016 | 455 | 254 | 201 | 95.8 | 1172 | 23.1 |
| 2015 | 421 | 240 | 181 | 96 | 1163 | 21.4 |
| 2014 | 393 | 228 | 165 | 96.9 | 1170 | 20 |
| 2013 | 377 | 215 | 162 | 96.9 | 1184 | 18.6 |
| 2012 | 367 | 210 | 157 | 97 | 1184 | 18.2 |
| 2011 | 391 | 206 | 185 | 96.6 | 1192 | 19.4 |
| 2010 | 400 | 208 | 192 | - | 1197 | 19.4 |
| 2009 | 384 | 193 | 191 | - | 1204 | 19.6 |
| 2008 | 381 | 185 | 196 | - | 1204 | 18.4 |
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.