# Ironbark Ridge Public School

Ironbark Ridge Public School is a NSW government primary school in Rouse Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 754 (2025)
- **Address**: 1 Ironbark Ridge Road, Rouse Hill NSW 2155
- **Phone**: (02) 8814 5687
- **Website**: https://ironbarkrg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: ironbarkrg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 62886
- **Established**: 2005-01-28

## About

Ironbark Ridge Public School is a modern, attractive school situated in the growing northwestern Sydney area of Kellyville/Rouse Hill. The school has maintained steady enrolment in recent years, with approximately 800 students attending in 2024, and has developed a well-deserved reputation for the quality and variety of educational experiences on offer to students. 

## Vision and Values

The school vision is to nurture personal growth through inspired learning. Emphasising high impact Literacy and Numeracy learning programs, differentiated instruction, and explicit teaching of learner habits prepares all students for the future. The core values of the school are articulated through the motto: Strength - Respect - Excellence, supported by the Positive Behaviour for Learning program which promotes Safe, Respectful, Responsible Learners. 

## Student Support and Extra-Curricular Activities

Students are encouraged to develop resilience, school spirit, and a sense of belonging through student leadership, peer mediation, and House Spirit programs. Those experiencing learning difficulties are supported through a highly effective Learning Support program. The school also boasts a strong extra-curricular sporting record, with students participating in various sports, including weekly interschool sport and Fundamental Movement Skills programs.

## Opportunities for Gifted Students

Ironbark Ridge Public School operates an Opportunity Class (OC) for Years 5 and 6 students, with places offered following a state-wide assessment program by the NSW Department of Education. The school is strongly supported by the local community, which includes an active Parents and Citizens Association that runs the school uniform shop and organises fundraising initiatives to enhance student learning.

## Mission

Continuous growth for all through high impact practices and learner agency in a nurturing, inspiring environment.

Motto: "Strength, Respect, Excellence"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 754 |
| 2024 | 829 |
| 2023 | 873 |
| 2022 | 917 |
| 2021 | 984 |
| 2020 | 974 |
| 2019 | 978 |
| 2018 | 981 |
| 2017 | 783 |
| 2016 | 655 |
| 2015 | 611 |
| 2014 | 558 |
| 2013 | 553 |
| 2012 | 547 |
| 2011 | 513 |
| 2010 | 421 |
| 2009 | 346 |
| 2008 | 254 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/62886-ironbark-ridge-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.