# Kogarah Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 456 (2025)
- **Address**: Gladstone St, Kogarah NSW 2217
- **Phone**: (02) 9587 9472
- **Website**: https://kogarah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: kogarah-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48625
- **Established**: 1870-07-01

## About

Kogarah Public School serves a diverse multicultural community where students from various backgrounds are welcomed. The school focuses on effective literacy and numeracy programs that provide opportunities and support for all students, leading to strong academic results. Its guiding banner statement of Excellence, Opportunity, and Success embodies the school’s commitment to developing independent, life-long learners within a safe and disciplined learning environment. The school supports student learning through various programs, including English as a Second Language, Reading Recovery, and Community Language courses like Chinese. Further enrichment is provided through activities such as choir, dance, and public speaking. Kogarah Public School recognises positive behaviour and academic effort through a robust Student Award system, which aligns with its core values developed along with the school community: Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Honesty.

Student leadership is fostered through the Student Representative Council, and the school values its partnerships with parents to enhance students' educational experience. The dedicated staff continually engage in professional learning to deliver up-to-date and quality education, supported by advanced technologies such as interactive whiteboards and video conferencing. A well-resourced library and quality information skills program further supplement classroom learning. Kogarah Public School is committed to nurturing the whole child, providing opportunities for social, sporting, and cultural development alongside strong academic programs, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. The school values the development of the whole child, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Motto: "Excellence, Opportunity, Success"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 456 |
| 2024 | 466 |
| 2023 | 450 |
| 2022 | 478 |
| 2021 | 478 |
| 2020 | 473 |
| 2019 | 468 |
| 2018 | 428 |
| 2017 | 410 |
| 2016 | 379 |
| 2015 | 346 |
| 2014 | 324 |
| 2013 | 330 |
| 2012 | 322 |
| 2011 | 313 |
| 2010 | 329 |
| 2009 | 323 |
| 2008 | 342 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48625-kogarah-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.