About the school
Wattle Grove Public School is dedicated to providing a supportive, challenging, and caring learning environment, ensuring that every child achieves their individual potential. The school fosters a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and the community, aiming to create a family-like atmosphere where each child's unique personality can flourish. With a commitment to academic excellence and equity, Wattle Grove Public School focuses on developing students both academically and personally, helping them grow as confident, creative individuals ready to tackle challenges.
Educational Environment
The school prioritises smaller class sizes and tailored support, enabling educators to give individual attention to each student. They emphasise a holistic approach to education, strengthening students' literacy and numeracy skills, as well as fostering their social and emotional wellbeing. The school is also home to the unique Castlereagh Ironbark Forest, where students engage in outdoor learning and conservation efforts, learning the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats.
Community Involvement
Wattle Grove Public School values strong relationships with families and the wider community. Parents are actively encouraged to participate in school activities, creating a collaborative environment that benefits everyone involved. Through initiatives like the Student Representative Council, students have a platform to express their ideas and contribute positively to their school community.
Overall, Wattle Grove Public School is committed to nurturing the whole child, ensuring that students not only excel in academics but also grow into well-rounded individuals prepared for lifelong success.
Mission
Wattle Grove Public School is committed to providing an outstanding education for every learner. Our dedicated staff, engaging programs, and supportive community work together to help each student thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wattle Grove Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Holsworthy High School 1.4 km
- B Holsworthy Public School 1.5 km
- C Hammondville Public School 2.0 km
- D Casula Public School 3.1 km
- E Nuwarra Public School 3.1 km
- F Glenwood Public School 3.6 km
- G Newbridge Heights Public School 3.9 km
- H Glenfield Public School 4.0 km
- I Liverpool Public School 4.0 km
- J Casula High School 4.1 km
- K Moorebank High School 4.1 km
- L Hurlstone Agricultural High School 4.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 427 (208 girls, 219 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 427
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1035 (percentile 62)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 18% / 35% / 29% / 18%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 78
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 31%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Year 1 | 69 |
| Year 2 | 59 |
| Year 3 | 61 |
| Year 4 | 56 |
| Year 5 | 64 |
| Year 6 | 65 |
| Total | 427 |
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 | 427 | 208 | 219 | - | 1035 | 23.9 |
| 2024 | 464 | 226 | 238 | 92.9 | 1038 | 25.3 |
| 2023 | 509 | 240 | 269 | 93.1 | 1038 | 28.5 |
| 2022 | 558 | 272 | 286 | 89.1 | 1030 | 30.8 |
| 2021 | 586 | 288 | 298 | 93.3 | 1036 | 31.9 |
| 2020 | 605 | 297 | 308 | - | 1037 | 33 |
| 2019 | 628 | 304 | 324 | 94.6 | 1035 | 34.7 |
| 2018 | 616 | 304 | 312 | 95.1 | 1030 | 34.7 |
| 2017 | 610 | 317 | 293 | 95.3 | 1031 | 33.9 |
| 2016 | 600 | 309 | 291 | 95.1 | 1029 | 32.7 |
| 2015 | 592 | 305 | 287 | 94.9 | 1031 | 31.4 |
| 2014 | 573 | 297 | 276 | 95.1 | 1032 | 30.4 |
| 2013 | 571 | 282 | 289 | 94.9 | 1045 | 29.2 |
| 2012 | 552 | 277 | 275 | 94.8 | 1036 | 29.6 |
| 2011 | 582 | 281 | 301 | 95 | 1039 | 30.6 |
| 2010 | 620 | 290 | 330 | - | 1040 | 33 |
| 2009 | 621 | 290 | 331 | - | 1053 | 32.9 |
| 2008 | 614 | 293 | 321 | - | 1053 | 33.2 |
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.