# Heathcote Public School

Heathcote Public School is a NSW government primary school in , New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 273 (2025)
- **Address**: 30r Rosebery Street Heathcote Nsw 2233, NSW 2233
- **Phone**: (02) 9520 8759
- **Website**: https://heathcote-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: heathcote-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 44404
- **Established**: 1886-11-01

## About

Heathcote Public School is located in southern Sydney, adjacent to the picturesque Heathcote and Royal National Parks. Currently, the school caters to 297 students, with 11% from a language background other than English, organised into 13 mainstream classes and one AU support class. The school boasts a blend of experienced and early career teachers who work collaboratively to foster a dynamic, safe, and caring environment. Here, every student is valued, nurtured, and challenged to achieve individual excellence through a balanced curriculum framework. 

The school offers a range of well-developed opportunities in performing arts and sports, supported by an extensive extra-curricular programme. Quality welfare practices are a priority, bolstered by strong partnerships with parents and the wider community. The school’s motto, "Success follows effort," encapsulates its ethos, emphasising that personal achievement is directly linked to the effort put forth by students. 

In addition to core academic subjects, Heathcote Public School provides diverse enrichment programs for gifted and talented students, alongside a robust Learning and Support programme for those requiring additional assistance. Parents and the community are integral to the school's mission, ensuring a collaborative approach towards student growth and success. Heathcote Public School creates an inclusive environment, welcoming students from all backgrounds and cultures, and is committed to preparing them for a bright future through education.

## Mission

At Heathcote Public School, we are dedicated to achieving excellence in student growth and achievement. Our primary goal is to offer engaging, high-quality teaching and learning experiences for our students within a supportive and positive learning environment.

Motto: "Success follows effort"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 273 |
| 2024 | 302 |
| 2023 | 334 |
| 2022 | 320 |
| 2021 | 321 |
| 2020 | 323 |
| 2019 | 338 |
| 2018 | 339 |
| 2017 | 317 |
| 2016 | 301 |
| 2015 | 291 |
| 2014 | 305 |
| 2013 | 309 |
| 2012 | 275 |
| 2011 | 273 |
| 2010 | 269 |
| 2009 | 271 |
| 2008 | 275 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/44404-heathcote-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.