# Heckenberg Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 209 (2025)
- **Address**: Jindabyne St, Heckenberg NSW 2168
- **Phone**: (02) 9607 8672
- **Website**: https://heckenberg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: heckenberg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48529
- **Established**: 1965-01-01

## About

Heckenberg Public School is committed to the pursuit of excellence and the provision of high-quality educational opportunities for every child and adult within its community. The school nurtures, guides, inspires, and challenges students through personalised learning experiences, ensuring that each individual child is known and understood, with their potential developed to its fullest extent. The school aims to support aspiration, equity, and promote a learning environment that maximises educational outcomes for all students.

## Inclusive School Community
Heckenberg Public School prides itself on being a vibrant and inclusive community where students from diverse backgrounds are celebrated. The school's comprehensive programs cater to varying academic needs, including High Potential and Gifted Education programs across multiple domains—academic, creative, physical, and leadership.

## Supportive Learning Environment
The dedicated teaching staff participates in continuous professional learning, enabling them to employ evidence-based practices that foster engagement and motivation among students. The school values the role of parents and caregivers as authentic members of the learning community, ensuring they are kept informed and involved in their child's education.

## Commitment to Growth
The school is also part of the Early Action for Success initiative, participating in action research through an Inquiry Method of Professional Learning. This commitment to high-quality education aligns with the school's vision of nurturing confident, resilient learners, ready to succeed in a constantly evolving world. Heckenberg Public School is an institution dedicated to supporting the personal, academic, and social growth of every student.

## Mission

Heckenberg Public School is a vibrant, inclusive community where every student is supported to thrive. With a strong Community Hub offering programs for families and carers, we foster meaningful connections beyond the classroom.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 209 |
| 2024 | 226 |
| 2023 | 228 |
| 2022 | 203 |
| 2021 | 202 |
| 2020 | 208 |
| 2019 | 207 |
| 2018 | 215 |
| 2017 | 215 |
| 2016 | 213 |
| 2015 | 221 |
| 2014 | 220 |
| 2013 | 229 |
| 2012 | 207 |
| 2011 | 225 |
| 2010 | 219 |
| 2009 | 217 |
| 2008 | 248 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48529-heckenberg-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.