# Erskineville Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 334 (2025)
- **Address**: Swanson St, Erskineville NSW 2043
- **Phone**: (02) 9557 5206
- **Website**: https://erskinevil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: erskinevil-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47594
- **Established**: 1881-11-01

## About

Erskineville Public School is a growing inner-city institution that maintains a small-school feel while reflecting the cultural diversity of its community. The school is dedicated to excellence and equity in education, believing in the value of each individual and promoting acceptance across differences. Its philosophy revolves around empowering students to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour.

## Educational Focus
The school offers strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, along with a robust emphasis on visual and performing arts and environmental education. The highly valued community garden provides students and families with a space to learn about sustainability. Students' education is enriched through a comprehensive range of academic, cultural, artistic, environmental, and sporting opportunities.

## Community Engagement
Erskineville Public School is recognised by teachers, parents, and students as a safe and supportive learning community. Its proud history reflects strong ties to the local area, creating an environment where everyone feels included and valued. The school welcomes students from all backgrounds, ensuring a high-quality, comprehensive education for all.

## A Bright Future
With a commitment to continuous improvement and community collaboration, Erskineville Public School looks forward to fulfilling the educational needs of its diverse student body. The school values its past while actively preparing for the future, ensuring that all students are well-equipped to thrive in a changing world.

## Mission

At Erskineville Public School we implement within a high expectation culture, teaching and learning programs that are enriching, differentiated and contain deep knowledge and concepts which advance all students equitable outcomes, opportunities and experiences.

Motto: "Your Community School for the Future"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 334 |
| 2024 | 352 |
| 2023 | 355 |
| 2022 | 357 |
| 2021 | 375 |
| 2020 | 388 |
| 2019 | 401 |
| 2018 | 389 |
| 2017 | 379 |
| 2016 | 367 |
| 2015 | 373 |
| 2014 | 344 |
| 2013 | 347 |
| 2012 | 310 |
| 2011 | 326 |
| 2010 | 303 |
| 2009 | 271 |
| 2008 | 242 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47594-erskineville-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.