# Figtree Heights Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 181 (2025)
- **Address**: St Georges Ave, Figtree NSW 2525
- **Phone**: (02) 4228 6770
- **Website**: https://figtreehts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: figtreehts-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50010
- **Established**: 1972-01-01

## About

Figtree Heights Public School has been offering quality educational programs for students since 1972. Nestled in leafy suburban surrounds, the school is located within a short driving distance to the city of Wollongong, featuring attractive gardens and playgrounds with extensive escarpment views. Figtree Heights Public School, proudly known as 'The Heights of Excellence', creates a supportive and inclusive environment for approximately 250 students. 

## Holistic Education Approach
The school's holistic approach to education encourages learners to be self-motivated, confident, and productive individuals. Quality teaching drives learning programs, ensuring students engage in rich and authentic experiences tailored to their needs. With a strong tradition of quality teaching, students reach high academic achievement while also benefiting from comprehensive programs across all Key Learning Areas.

## Enrichment Opportunities
Students are offered enrichment opportunities in public speaking, debating, technology, sport, creative and performing arts, and inquiry-based learning. The school takes pride in its strong culture of Creative and Performing Arts programs, which include weekly Music and Drama lessons, a School Band, Guitar Ensemble, Vocal Group, Dance Troupe, and Djembe Drumming. Promoting a healthy lifestyle is also essential, with students actively participating in fitness activities.

## Community Engagement
Figtree Heights Public School enjoys strong involvement and support from its dedicated P&C and parent community, fostering an essential link between home and school. With a culture that values respect, responsibility, care, integrity, fairness, and excellence, the school celebrates high student attendance and participation in both school-based and community events. It prepares students to be tomorrow's leaders and citizens, making a significant difference in their futures.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "The Heights of Excellence"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 181 |
| 2024 | 183 |
| 2023 | 194 |
| 2022 | 201 |
| 2021 | 215 |
| 2020 | 229 |
| 2019 | 232 |
| 2018 | 240 |
| 2017 | 240 |
| 2016 | 244 |
| 2015 | 249 |
| 2014 | 241 |
| 2013 | 214 |
| 2012 | 223 |
| 2011 | 216 |
| 2010 | 211 |
| 2009 | 201 |
| 2008 | 200 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50010-figtree-heights-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.