Why choose us?

At Lugarno Public School, every decision we make starts with students. Through a relentless focus on evidence-based practice, explicit teaching and continuous improvement, we ensure every child is known, challenged and supported to achieve their personal best.

Our teachers use student data to identify learning needs, monitor progress and tailor instruction to maximise growth for every learner. Regular assessment, collaborative planning and data analysis enable teachers to respond quickly and precisely to student needs, ensuring teaching is targeted, purposeful and impactful.

Excellence in teaching is driven through a strong culture of professional learning, coaching and collaboration. Teachers regularly engage in instructional coaching, classroom observation, demonstration lessons and professional dialogue to refine their practice and share expertise. This commitment to continual growth ensures students benefit from the most effective, research-informed teaching strategies available.

By combining high expectations, explicit instruction and a deep understanding of every learner, we create classrooms where students are engaged, confident and equipped with the literacy and numeracy skills they need to thrive.

At Lugarno Public School, we believe every child deserves opportunities to discover, develop and extend their talents. Our dedicated High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) team ensures students are identified, challenged and supported across the intellectual, creative, social-emotional and physical domains.

Students can access a rich range of enrichment opportunities including Robotics, Podcasting, Creative Writing, Debating, Maths Olympiad, Coding, STEM, Choir, Band, Dance, Chess, Public Speaking, Environmental Education and Student Leadership programs. As a recognised leader in innovation, Lugarno Public School is part of the Minecraft Innovation Network and was the first Australian school to complete the three-year Swarovski Foundation Waterschool Program, developing students' creativity, problem-solving and global citizenship.

Our broad range of academic, creative, sporting and leadership opportunities enables students to pursue their passions, develop critical and creative thinking skills, and strive for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

At Lugarno Public School, every child is known, valued and cared for. Our strong culture of belonging is built on positive relationships between students, staff and families, creating a safe and inclusive environment where students feel connected and supported to thrive.

Through our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework, Bounce Back wellbeing program, dedicated wellbeing support staff and extensive student leadership opportunities, we explicitly teach resilience, confidence, emotional regulation and respectful relationships. Students are encouraged to develop their voice, contribute to school life and become responsible, resilient citizens prepared for the future.

Supported by a welcoming and highly engaged community, students learn in an environment where wellbeing and achievement go hand in hand. Our focus on belonging, inclusion and high expectations helps every child build the confidence to embrace challenges, persevere through setbacks and achieve their personal best