Seeing double and triple at NSW Public Schools
Photo highlights of twins and triplets being welcomed at NSW Public schools at the start of the 2026 school year.
06 February 2026
A first for this year’s Kindergarten intake at Elderslie Public School on Dharawal land, with the school welcoming three sets of twins, plus one set of triplets.
Principal Karina Shepherd said: "We’re so excited to see all our students settled into their new classes and ready for an amazing year ahead.
"Our Kindergarten students have had a wonderful start, and we’re especially thrilled to welcome three sets of twins and a set of triplets to our Elderslie family this year.
"We can’t wait for all the learning, fun, and growth that’s to come."
The Hassan triplets, Makeen, Adam and Dean started in Year 3 at Banksia Road Public School in Greenacre on Darug land this year in different classes.
Their first three years of school for the triplets werea at Mt Lewis Infants school. They have transitioned well into their new environment and enjoying building new friends and routines in their new school.
Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt on Wangal and Gadigal land welcomed four sets of twins in Year 7 at
- Sebastian & Hugo
- Asha & Lucas
- Patch & Petch
- Sam & James
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