# Penshurst Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 458 (2025)
- **Address**: Arcadia St, Penshurst NSW 2222
- **Phone**: (02) 9580 3400
- **Website**: https://penshurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: penshurst-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48137
- **Established**: 1925-05-01

## About

Penshurst Public School provides students with quality educational programs delivered by highly qualified, dedicated teachers within a caring and nurturing learning environment. With a strong academic focus, students enjoy opportunities that challenge and extend their learning across an extensive curriculum. The school offers stimulating enrichment programs for gifted and talented students, as well as excellent support programs for students with special needs. Special programs such as Reading Recovery and the Community Maths Tutor Program give students the chance to consolidate their literacy and numeracy skills at an early age.

Extracurricular activities abound, including sport, band, choir, dance, signing choir, and chess, enriching the students' educational experience. The school fosters a commitment to high expectations for learning and behaviour, creating an environment where over 60 nations intermingle with a spirit of tolerance and respect. The welfare system is underpinned by restorative practices which promote respect and understanding among all students.

Penshurst Public School is well resourced, providing access to the latest technologies, including a wireless Technology Centre, interactive whiteboards, and a mobile lab, ensuring students become capable users of modern technology. The school prides itself on its strong partnership with parents, actively encouraging them to engage in their children's learning and the school's development. Community involvement is celebrated through initiatives such as Harmony Day, and a strong focus on student representation and contribution is maintained through the Student Representative Council. Regular reflective practices help the school adapt to meet the evolving needs of its students.

## Mission

We aim to provide a high quality education in a safe and inclusive environment!

Motto: "Aim High"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 458 |
| 2024 | 473 |
| 2023 | 491 |
| 2022 | 423 |
| 2021 | 394 |
| 2020 | 374 |
| 2019 | 413 |
| 2018 | 438 |
| 2017 | 440 |
| 2016 | 439 |
| 2015 | 459 |
| 2014 | 434 |
| 2013 | 461 |
| 2012 | 415 |
| 2011 | 423 |
| 2010 | 415 |
| 2009 | 424 |
| 2008 | 426 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48137-penshurst-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.