# Hillside Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 25 (2025)
- **Address**: Cattai Ridge Rd, Glenorie NSW 2157
- **Phone**: (02) 9652 1459
- **Website**: https://hillside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: hillside-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48134
- **Established**: 1926-10-01

## About

Hillside Public School is a small, dynamic school located within a 1.4 hectare peaceful bushland setting, surrounded by native Australian flora and offering distant views of the Blue Mountains. The school provides a nurturing environment that caters to individual academic and social needs, allowing all students to learn and grow to their potential. Staff members are experienced and dedicated, providing diverse opportunities that promote the school’s motto of 'Duty, Knowledge, Loyalty'. Academic, cultural, and sporting success is supported by a high level of personalised care.

Leadership opportunities abound at Hillside, fostering a genuine sense of community among students. The whole school Buddy Program allows younger students to work alongside older peers, promoting camaraderie. Extra-curricular activities are plentiful and include performing arts initiatives, environmental programs, fitness programs, and a comprehensive swimming scheme. There is also a French language program available.

The school is well-resourced, featuring facilities such as floodlit tennis and beach volleyball courts, a large oval, a covered outdoor learning area, and a well-stocked library. Each classroom is equipped with interactive whiteboard technology, ensuring a modern learning environment. Hillside takes pride in celebrating student achievements through a positive reward program and encourages strong community involvement, with close links to local pre-schools and high schools to aid smooth transitions for students. The school values parent participation, enhancing the supportive atmosphere integral to the Hillside experience.

## Mission

*We provide a nurturing setting which allows all students to learn and grow to their full potential.*

Motto: "Duty, Knowledge, Loyalty"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2008 | 56 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48134-hillside-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.