Celebrating 150 years of Public Education

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150 Years of Hurstville Public School

Hurstville Public School has proudly served the Hurstville community since 1876, standing on its Forest Road site for 150 years as generations of students, families and staff have learned, grown and contributed to the life of the school. Established after local residents successfully petitioned for a public school, HPS opened its doors in the same year and has remained an important part of the area’s history ever since.

Located on the lands of the Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation, our school’s story is connected to the broader history of Hurstville and the Georges River area. From its early beginnings as a small public school to the large, diverse and vibrant school community we know today, Hurstville Public School has continued to reflect the changing community it serves.

As we celebrate 150 years in 2026, we honour the students, staff, families and community members who have shaped our school’s history. We also look forward with pride and optimism, continuing our commitment to public education, community connection and helping every student strive for success.

150 Year Legacy Paver Project

As part of Hurstville Public School’s 150-year celebrations, we are excited to launch our Legacy Paver Project. Families now have the opportunity to purchase a personalised legacy paver for $50, which will become part of our revitalised Legacy Entry Path between the Forest Road entrance and the school front office. There are 1000 pavers available, each with up to 3 lines (with a maximum of 17 characters per line).

To purchase a paver, please log in to SchoolBytes and go to payment.Once in SchoolBytes Payments:

1. Click Add other item
2. Select your child’s name
3. Select Design a paver from the categories
4. Complete payment.

After payment, please complete the consent and design form so we can collect the details for printing on your paver. Please take care when entering the wording for your paver, as this information will be used as the final text for the paver (we will contact you if there is any noticeable error or concern).

Thank you for supporting this special 150-year legacy project. We look forward to seeing our community represented in this lasting part of Hurstville Public School’s history.