# Waverley Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 263 (2025)
- **Address**: Bronte Rd, Waverley NSW 2024
- **Phone**: (02) 9389 4843
- **Website**: https://waverley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: waverley-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 45823
- **Established**: 1879-01-01

## About

Waverley Public School is a vibrant, coeducational primary school serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in the Waverley community. The school’s vision is to create a supportive environment that celebrates a love of learning, enabling students to realise their full potential. The curriculum at Waverley Public School is broad-based and enriched, tailored to meet the individual needs of each child socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.

## Educational Approach
Waverley Public School focuses on a nurturing and supportive educational experience. Special attention is given to both talented students and those with learning difficulties, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Students are encouraged to work independently, develop cooperation skills, take learning risks, and engage in self-evaluation. This approach fosters a strong sense of belonging and encourages personal growth.

## Community Involvement
The school boasts a diverse and engaged community. Parents and students appreciate the caring atmosphere, active participation in school events, and convenient transport options. Waverley Public School offers spacious grounds, modern facilities, and a variety of specialist programs including Italian, Music, and Art, alongside special initiatives such as the Buddy program and interactive whiteboards.

## Additional Programs
Students have access to various extracurricular activities, including debating, choir, chess club, and dance ensembles. The school also supports a range of wellbeing initiatives and programs designed to nurture every child's learning journey, making Waverley Public School a remarkable choice for families seeking a holistic educational experience.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Because we care."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 263 |
| 2024 | 306 |
| 2023 | 328 |
| 2022 | 349 |
| 2021 | 351 |
| 2020 | 336 |
| 2019 | 330 |
| 2018 | 302 |
| 2017 | 274 |
| 2016 | 252 |
| 2015 | 225 |
| 2014 | 214 |
| 2013 | 200 |
| 2012 | 218 |
| 2011 | 198 |
| 2010 | 203 |
| 2009 | 177 |
| 2008 | 161 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/45823-waverley-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.