Sherwood Ridge Public School

Kellyville is an affluent, family-oriented suburb in Sydney’s Hills District. The 2021 Census recorded a median weekly household income of $3,044, well above the New South Wales average, with a median age of 38 years and an average household size of 3.3 people. The suburb has a notably high proportion of families with children (around 24% of residents are aged 0–14). The nearby statistical area of North Kellyville reported an even higher median household income of $3,120 per week, and 44.5% of residents there hold a tertiary qualification, confirming the area’s generally high socio-economic profile. Source: ABS QuickStats 2021 Source: AreaSearch North Kellyville

Kellyville is a highly multicultural suburb. According to the 2021 Census, 59.3% of residents had both parents born overseas, and around 44.5% of residents in the broader North Kellyville area were themselves born overseas. The most common ancestries in the area include Australian, English, Indian, Chinese and Filipino, reflecting the suburb’s strong South Asian and East Asian communities. This cultural diversity is also reflected in the school’s student body and community events. Source: ABS QuickStats 2021 Source: AreaSearch North Kellyville

Before and after school care at Sherwood Ridge Public School is provided by **OSHClub**, operating from the school grounds at 34 Rosebery Road, Kellyville. The service runs a morning program called **"Rise then Shine"** from 7:00 AM until school bell time, and an afternoon program called **"Stay and Play"** from bell time until 6:00 PM, including a Holiday HQ vacation care program during school holidays. Daily fees before subsidy are approximately $17.75 for before school care and $24.02 for after school care (with out-of-pocket costs as low as $1.78 and $2.40 respectively after maximum CCS subsidy). The service can be contacted on 0409 801 820. Source: OSHClub Sherwood Ridge

Sherwood Ridge Public School offers a broad range of extracurricular programs. The school’s website highlights **sports, arts, public speaking, creative arts and debating**, along with a dedicated **"Inspire"** program for high potential and gifted education that nurtures students’ intellectual, creative, physical and social-emotional growth. The school also runs a **Wellbeing Mentor program** and partners with **Kids Giving Back** for community service projects. Additionally, the **Australian Girls Choir** holds Saturday and Monday classes at the school, and band/instrumental tuition is available through **Teaching Services Australia**. Source: Sherwood Ridge PS Website Source: Australian Girls Choir

Kellyville is well-served by specialty grocery stores reflecting its multicultural community. **Little India Groceries** (2/50-52 Windsor Road) is a one-stop shop for Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and Asian groceries, open 7 days a week. **Kellyville Groceries** on Facebook also stocks Indian, Nepalese, Sri Lankan groceries plus fresh produce and vegan options. **Kellyville Mart** on Kellyville Ridge offers Indian, Asian, Fijian and Pakistani convenience items. For mainstream shopping, the area is close to **Kellyville Plaza** and the newer **Kellyville Grove** shopping centre, which includes a Woolworths supermarket and a range of cafes and speciality retailers. Source: Everything Indian Source: Kellyville Groceries Facebook Source: Yelp Kellyville Mart

Kellyville offers a range of casual, family-friendly dining options. **Product of Italy** (Italian, 4.4 stars on OpenTable) is a popular local favourite for pizza and pasta, founded by Luke and Christene Deeb. **Maw Maw** (Thai, 4.7 stars) is a modern Thai restaurant located in the Kellyville Grove shopping centre, known for its pad thai and curries. **Second Home Cafe** offers breakfast, coffee and a bespoke café menu, positioning itself as a "home away from home." Further afield in the Hills District, **Il Nido – The Nest** in Castle Hill is a much-loved, family-run Italian restaurant operating since 1997, and **Frankie's Food Factory** in Glenhaven is a vibrant family café. Source: OpenTable Kellyville Source: AGFG Hills District

Kellyville has several excellent tutoring options. **Excellence Tutoring** has been operating for over 25 years, specialising in secondary mathematics (including Extension 1 and 2), with tutors holding 20+ years of teaching experience and a track record of students achieving Band 6 and ATARs above 90. **Kip McGrath KMEC Kellyville** provides individualised programs for both primary and secondary students in a supportive, growth-mindset environment. **Sydney Tutoring Services** offers in-home and online tutoring across all subjects, with many local families also seeking selective school and OC test preparation through centres like **Schoolola**. Source: dlook Excellence Tutoring Source: Kip McGrath Kellyville Source: Sydney Tutoring Services

Kellyville is serviced by the **Sydney Metro Northwest** (M1 line), with **Kellyville Station** located on the metro line providing fast, frequent services to the CBD. The metro runs every 4 minutes in peak periods, with the NSW Government advising that travel times to the CBD are up to **18 minutes faster** than the previous route via Chatswood. Commuters can connect to the CBD via metro services without needing to transfer at Chatswood, with convenient access to Park and Ride facilities at Kellyville Station for those driving to the station. The journey from Kellyville to the Sydney CBD typically takes around **50–55 minutes** on the metro, while bus services and local roads (Windsor Road, Old Windsor Road) also connect the suburb to surrounding areas and the M2 motorway. Source: NSW Government Sydney Metro Source: Transport NSW