Why choose us?

Harbord Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in Freshwater. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision: To prepare students to be successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens. We will achieve this by providing future-focused learning opportunities for every student enabled by technology. Our teachers are instrumental in supporting our students. As we build teacher professional knowledge and practice to continually lead the improvement of quality teaching to inspire learning, innovation and engagement, our students will thrive. The capacity of leaders to use research and evidence to drive instructional leadership practices will enable us to use a school-wide data driven approach to inform best practice in future school priorities. We value our parent community and work in partnership to develop student capabilities, provide a holistic education and ensure our students are known, valued and cared for.

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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.

Photo of a father sitting and looking at his son. They are in a Kindergarten classroom with words posters on the blue wall behind. The boy is looking at the camera and smiling. They are reading a book together

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 Freshwater, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

“Harbord PS offers so many wonderful extra-curricular opportunities, and my child comes home excited every single day. I love that the school helps them discover their passions, build confidence, and feel connected to their community.” — a parent of Harbord Public School

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.

Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • 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 students have access to:
  • 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 differentiation and 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, we work in partnership with families to support your child to succeed.

We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support.
This is an image of some Aboriginal artwork that some Year 1 students created. It is a wreath of leaves that have been painted with Aboriginal dot designs. The students have used red, orange, black and green to paint their dot designs on the leaves.

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.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • 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.

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Stories and highlights

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Policies and reports

Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.