# John Warby Public School

John Warby Public School is a NSW government primary school in Airds, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Preschool to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 228 (2025)
- **Address**: Deans Rd, Airds NSW 2560
- **Phone**: (02) 4625 8140
- **Website**: https://johnwarby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: johnwarby-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50206
- **Established**: 1976-01-01

## About

John Warby Public School is located in the Campbelltown School Education Area of the South Western Sydney Region. With an enrolment of 243 students from Pre-school to Year 6, the school offers a variety of classes, including mainstream education and specialised programs for students with intellectual disabilities and autism. A significant aspect of the school’s ethos is its strong emphasis on Aboriginal Education, implementing various strategies that permeate all areas of school life. 

The school's community reflects a rich diversity, with 24% of students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 22% as Pacific Islander, highlighting the school's commitment to inclusivity. The local Airds Housing precinct is undergoing transformation, with plans for a blend of private and public housing, which aligns with the school's growing community ties.

John Warby Public School fosters a vibrant school spirit, supported by an engaged parent community dedicated to the school's direction. It prioritises quality teaching programs, welfare initiatives, and diverse cultural, sporting, and arts programs. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning School, it embraces a framework where safety, respect, and learning are paramount expectations for all students.

Additionally, the school forms part of the Airds/Bradbury Community of Schools, collaborating closely with nearby institutions to enhance educational outcomes. With a focus on improving Literacy and Numeracy and fostering leadership and cultural engagement, John Warby Public School continues to play an important role in the educational landscape of its community.

## Mission

# We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
# Happiness Through Learning

Motto: "Happiness Through Learning"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 228 |
| 2024 | 224 |
| 2023 | 205 |
| 2022 | 183 |
| 2021 | 164 |
| 2020 | 183 |
| 2019 | 202 |
| 2018 | 197 |
| 2017 | 204 |
| 2016 | 202 |
| 2015 | 194 |
| 2014 | 208 |
| 2013 | 220 |
| 2012 | 240 |
| 2011 | 247 |
| 2010 | 262 |
| 2009 | 282 |
| 2008 | 295 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50206-john-warby-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.