Why choose us?
Excelsior Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in Castle Hill. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.
Our vision: At Excelsior Public School we are dedicated to providing quality and engaging differentiated teaching and learning programs that foster high ideals, high expectations and high achievement.
Within our culturally inclusive environment, where each learner brings a unique set of experiences and skills, we aim to engage and challenge our learners. Targeted instruction in literacy and numeracy is data driven and individual student, grade, stage and whole school progress is regularly monitored and analysed to inform future learning.
Our explicit, systematic practices encourage students to be lifelong learners by inspiring the development of courage, persistence, collaboration, problem solving and reflective strategies. Students will learn within environments that are flexible and engaging.
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Why families choose us
A strong start
We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.
Support for every family
Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
High quality education
We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Easy to access
Located in Castle Hill, our school is easy to access by walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.
What we can offer your child
Student success
- Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.
- We produce excellent academic outcomes. Our school NAPLAN results are consistently above state average.
- Our school offers access to Maths Olympiad and Maths Games for talented mathematicians. In 2024 both teams were ranked in the top 10% of Australasia.
- Our school offers high-quality education for lifelong learning and success.
- participation in a range of competitions
- success in life beyond school
- active community members
- striving for personal improvement.
A world of opportunities
- We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- Our school offers specialist music and performing arts lessons. Students have access to a wide range of musical and performing arts groups, including - band, recorder, choir and dance.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities including competitive sport, debating public speaking and leadership opportunities.
- We have a team of dedicated staff and cutting-edge resources helping students thrive across the curriculum.
- excursions
- incursions
- extra-curricular activities
- a wide variety of subjects.
Tailored learning support
- We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
- We have specialist educators for students needing additional support. These include a Learning and Assistance Teacher and English as an Additional Language teachers.
- Individualised learning plans ensure all students can grow with confidence, resilience and are prepared for the future.
- Our school has a dedicated school counsellor, school chaplain and student support officers to support students’ learning and social and emotional development.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- wellbeing and counselling support.
A welcoming community
- Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- Our school is supported by an active and inclusive P&C.
- Our P&C provide morning and afternoon recreational activities through the ERA program. This includes yoga, dance and tennis.
- Our P&C have a variety of committees and activities for parental involvement. These include - events, uniform shop, band and ERA.
- supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- celebrating Harmony Day
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- ensuring cultural safety for all students.
Stories and highlights
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Policies and reports
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