# Kensington Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 381 (2025)
- **Address**: 77-79 Doncaster Avenue, Kensington NSW 2033
- **Phone**: (02) 9663 3955
- **Website**: https://kensington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: kensington-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 45335
- **Established**: 1900-01-01

## About

Kensington Public School is a comprehensive co-educational primary school that aims to empower every student with the knowledge and skills needed to reach their full potential in various aspects of learning. With a current enrolment of 451 students, the school embraces diversity, with 71% of its students coming from Language Backgrounds Other than English (LBOTE). The school prides itself on maintaining a strong reputation within the community, supported by a record of high academic success across mainstream and cross-curriculum achievements.

## Core Values
At the heart of Kensington Public School are its core values of Honour, Knowledge, and Community. These principles guide all school practices and foster a collaborative learning environment. The school is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) institution, encouraging students to take ownership of their actions.

## Enrichment Programs
Kensington Public School offers an extensive range of enrichment programs in music, public speaking, debating, and the performing arts. The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching through resources like laptops, tablets, 3D printing, and digital literacy programs enhances student engagement and collaboration in innovative design. Additionally, community language programs, including Modern Greek and Chinese, help students appreciate diverse cultures.

## Supportive Community
The school benefits from an active parent community that contributes time, resources, and support for learning initiatives. The dedicated staff create a positive, inclusive, and caring learning environment where each student is recognised as an individual. They strive to nurture resilient, critical, and creative thinkers, preparing them to be responsible citizens and future-focused learners.

## Mission

At Kensington Public School, we are committed to empowering every student with the knowledge, skills and values needed to achieve their full potential across all aspects of academic, social, emotional and physical learning.

Motto: "We nurture every student, supporting them to learn, belong and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 381 |
| 2024 | 417 |
| 2023 | 425 |
| 2022 | 424 |
| 2021 | 450 |
| 2020 | 462 |
| 2019 | 453 |
| 2018 | 434 |
| 2017 | 444 |
| 2016 | 444 |
| 2015 | 437 |
| 2014 | 400 |
| 2013 | 420 |
| 2012 | 400 |
| 2011 | 400 |
| 2010 | 390 |
| 2009 | 394 |
| 2008 | 387 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/45335-kensington-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.