# Petersham Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 232 (2025)
- **Address**: 25 Hunter St, Petersham NSW 2049
- **Phone**: (02) 9560 9665
- **Website**: https://petersham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: petersham-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47608
- **Established**: 1878-02-01

## About

Petersham Public School is an inner urban primary school located on spacious, leafy grounds in Petersham, accommodating approximately 270 students across eleven classes. The school fosters a happy, safe, and caring environment where children are expected to achieve to the best of their abilities, becoming responsible and independent learners. With a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student wellbeing, and community partnerships, Petersham Public School offers a variety of co-curricular opportunities including specialist programs in Italian, music, dance, and sports. 

The school focuses on curriculum differentiation to meet diverse learning needs, integrating technology across subjects, and implementing social/emotional learning programs. Facilities include modern play equipment, tennis, netball, and basketball courts. An onsite Out of School Hours Care service, managed by a parent committee, provides additional support to families. 

Students at Petersham Public School consistently perform above the state average in the National Assessment Program, bolstered by a robust learning support program. The active parent community plays a vital role in supporting school initiatives and resource upgrades, contributing to an inclusive and engaged learning atmosphere. The school is committed to environmental sustainability, featuring a kitchen garden and an outdoor learning space that support hands-on learning experiences. Overall, Petersham Public School prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and socially.

## Mission

On Gadigal and Wangal land, Petersham Public School provides a happy, inclusive, safe and caring environment. Our culture is based on high expectations, coupled with high support.

Motto: "Our results speak for themselves."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 232 |
| 2024 | 247 |
| 2023 | 261 |
| 2022 | 262 |
| 2021 | 269 |
| 2020 | 273 |
| 2019 | 267 |
| 2018 | 258 |
| 2017 | 262 |
| 2016 | 252 |
| 2015 | 248 |
| 2014 | 242 |
| 2013 | 230 |
| 2012 | 228 |
| 2011 | 214 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| 2009 | 198 |
| 2008 | 199 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47608-petersham-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.