# Wakehurst Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 407 (2025)
- **Address**: Glen St, Belrose NSW 2085
- **Phone**: (02) 9451 1812
- **Website**: https://wakehurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: wakehurst-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47680
- **Established**: 1966-01-01

## About

Wakehurst Public School is situated in a spacious bushland setting that features excellent level playing fields and future-focused facilities. The school is committed to motivating and challenging its students through quality teaching practices, maintaining high expectations to inspire students to do their best in a complex global society. Essential to the school's learning programs is the aim for students to strive for their personal best across academic, sporting, cultural, and interpersonal endeavors.

Recognising that each student has unique learning needs, Wakehurst Public School offers both challenging extensions and additional support across all Key Learning Areas. Students benefit from weekly classes with specialist teachers in subjects such as library, digital technology (including robotics), and music. Furthermore, a diverse array of extra-curricular opportunities is available, including sports, dance, drama, band, debating, chess, public speaking, and environmental programs.

The school's innovative approach to student welfare incorporates the principles of Positive Behaviour for Learning, which publicly acknowledges student achievements. The buddy program linking K-6 classes fosters a sense of community and encourages positive social interactions. Wakehurst Public School values robust partnerships between home and school, reinforcing the educational experience for students. Facilities include flexible classroom furniture, full air-conditioning, and a Bring Your Own Device model for Years 5 and 6 to enhance students' learning experiences, utilising Chromebooks and Google Classroom. The strong parent and community engagement via the uniform shop and healthy canteen managed by the P&C, along with a coordinated before and after school care program, further illustrate the supportive environment at the school.

## Mission

Wakehurst Public School values respect, responsibility and personal best. Together, students, staff and parents create a supportive cultural environment where everyone can achieve their potential.

Motto: "Friendship ~ Loyalty ~ Learning"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 407 |
| 2024 | 405 |
| 2023 | 402 |
| 2022 | 402 |
| 2021 | 384 |
| 2020 | 383 |
| 2019 | 360 |
| 2018 | 363 |
| 2017 | 354 |
| 2016 | 370 |
| 2015 | 389 |
| 2014 | 384 |
| 2013 | 378 |
| 2012 | 349 |
| 2011 | 329 |
| 2010 | 334 |
| 2009 | 318 |
| 2008 | 331 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47680-wakehurst-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.