# Samuel Gilbert Public School

Samuel Gilbert Public School is a NSW government primary school in Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 643 (2025)
- **Address**: Ridgecrop Drive, Castle Hill NSW 2154
- **Phone**: (02) 9680 4477
- **Website**: https://samuelgilb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: samuelgilb-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 55112
- **Established**: 1986-01-01

## About

Samuel Gilbert Public School is highly regarded for its strong academic focus, positive wellbeing approaches, and inclusive relationships within its community. Situated in a natural bushland setting in Castle Hill, the school fosters a dynamic and supportive learning environment, aiming to inspire a love of learning and support the success of every child. With a strong commitment to quality teaching, the school employs effective cognitive engagement strategies, ensuring that students are at the heart of its educational practices.  

## Values and Community  
The core values of the school include safety, empathy, resilience, and respect. These principles guide the learning framework and foster an inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to develop their individual potentials. The school enjoys support from a highly committed community, with active partnerships enhancing its educational offerings.  

## Facilities and Learning Environment  
Recent upgrades to the school's infrastructure have provided students with access to modern facilities, including a new three-storey building designed to meet contemporary educational needs. These developments are part of the school's broader goal to maintain a safe and innovative learning environment.  

## Mission and Goals  
Samuel Gilbert Public School is dedicated to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed. The school provides a wide range of subjects and opportunities that empower students to develop skills, discover their passions, and achieve academic excellence. Families are encouraged to get involved through co-designing learning plans that meet individual needs, ensuring a tailored approach to education. The school’s overarching mission is to create safe, resilient, empathetic, and respectful learners who are well-prepared for future challenges.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Creating Safe, Resilient, Empathetic and Respectful Learners"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 643 |
| 2024 | 678 |
| 2023 | 683 |
| 2022 | 712 |
| 2021 | 724 |
| 2020 | 750 |
| 2019 | 755 |
| 2018 | 774 |
| 2017 | 773 |
| 2016 | 738 |
| 2015 | 699 |
| 2014 | 711 |
| 2013 | 670 |
| 2012 | 659 |
| 2011 | 605 |
| 2010 | 573 |
| 2009 | 549 |
| 2008 | 564 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/55112-samuel-gilbert-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.