# Hurstville Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 1,048 (2025)
- **Address**: 50 Forest Road, Hurstville NSW 2220
- **Phone**: (02) 9587 3963
- **Website**: https://hurstville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: hurstville-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 44405
- **Established**: 1876-10-01

## About

Hurstville Public School has been providing quality education since 1876 and is located in the southern suburbs of Sydney, within walking distance of the main shopping centre. Catering to over 1,000 students, ninety-five percent of whom come from non-English language backgrounds, the school predominantly serves a Chinese cultural community. Hurstville Public School offers four Opportunity Classes for gifted and talented students, as well as four Special Education classes for students with special needs. 

The experienced teaching staff focus on creating quality learning experiences tailored to the diverse needs of their students. The school's mission emphasises providing education in a happy, secure, and flexible environment that encourages individuals to 'strive for success'. The core values upheld at the school are respect, responsibility, and learning. 

Hurstville Public School prides itself on its academic achievements and its commitment to inclusive education. The school provides a range of extra-curricular activities, including band, dance, choir, chess, debating, public speaking, environment club, and representative sport. The school maintains strong partnerships with parents, encouraging their involvement in school events and decision-making processes. Student leadership and well-being are priorities, with a proactive approach to 'positive behaviour for learning'.

## Mission

At Hurstville Public School, we strive to transform lives socially, emotionally, and academically. Our school empowers every student to succeed as respectful, responsible learners. Through a culture of equity and excellence, we foster student growth, wellbeing and collaboration, equipping students with the skills for meaningful, lifelong success.

Motto: "Strive for success"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,048 |
| 2024 | 1,092 |
| 2023 | 1,118 |
| 2022 | 1,150 |
| 2021 | 1,168 |
| 2020 | 1,222 |
| 2019 | 1,234 |
| 2018 | 1,271 |
| 2017 | 1,250 |
| 2016 | 1,230 |
| 2015 | 1,180 |
| 2014 | 1,137 |
| 2013 | 1,103 |
| 2012 | 1,072 |
| 2011 | 1,018 |
| 2010 | 1,030 |
| 2009 | 1,077 |
| 2008 | 1,089 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/44405-hurstville-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.