Penrith Public School
Penrith, NSW, 2750
School profile
ACARA
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
52.1
41.1 teaching 路 11 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
524
Indigenous students
11%
Language other than English
49%
Girls vs boys
262 girls 路 262 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Penrith Public School is a well-established institution with a rich 160-year history, currently serving 502 students including 42 in Hearing and Multi-categorical support classes. The school community is culturally diverse, representing 48 nationalities with significant populations from Asian and Arabic-speaking countries, alongside a substantial Aboriginal enrolment of 64 students. The school's motto "Forward with Pride" reflects its emphasis on positive self-esteem and resilience, with students supported to develop their interests and abilities through programs in academic, sporting, cultural and performing arts. The school's mission centres on student growth, wellbeing, community engagement and providing opportunities for students to succeed at their personal best.
Generated from school website
Pay and agreement
Graduate
$90,117
Starting salary
Top of scale
$137,861
Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher
Super
12.0%
Employer contribution
Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Major city