Oatley West Public School
Learning to Live - Living to Learn
About the school
Oatley West Public School is a caring community school with a proud tradition of providing high-quality public education. It emphasises high expectations for all students to achieve their maximum potential within a stimulating, safe, and happy environment. The school values understanding, cooperation, tolerance, and respect. Students are encouraged to strive for high academic standards through a variety of engaging teaching styles that cater to diverse learning needs.
Professional development for staff is a priority to ensure that the most current teaching strategies and initiatives are implemented. The school is set in a peaceful bushland environment, providing facilities such as fully air-conditioned classrooms and a well-resourced library. Additionally, it features modern technology, including a central server network, electronic whiteboards, and dedicated technology rooms.
Oatley West Public School is dedicated to nurturing a culture where both academic and emotional growth are fostered. Its commitments to wellbeing, inclusivity, and strong partnerships with families create an environment where every child is valued and supported. The school caters to different interests through a range of extracurricular activities including sports, creative arts, and leadership opportunities, helping students grow into capable and compassionate individuals.
Mission
Oatley West Public School offers a supportive, inclusive community where every child is valued and encouraged to grow confidently through personalised learning, leadership opportunities, and a strong focus on wellbeing and academic success.
Location & Catchment Area
- Oatley West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Peakhurst South Public School 1.1 km
- B Oatley Public School 1.5 km
- C Georges River College, Oatley Senior Campus 1.5 km
- D Mortdale Public School 1.6 km
- E Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus 1.6 km
- F Carinya School 1.7 km
- G Penshurst West Public School 2.0 km
- H Lugarno Public School 2.0 km
- I Peakhurst West Public School 2.4 km
- J Hurstville Grove Infants School 2.4 km
- K Georges River College, Penshurst Campus 2.5 km
- L Como Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 519 (242 girls, 277 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 519
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1132 (percentile 92)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 3% / 13% / 31% / 53%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 15
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 53%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 81 |
| Year 1 | 75 |
| Year 2 | 87 |
| Year 3 | 80 |
| Year 4 | 77 |
| Year 5 | 59 |
| Year 6 | 60 |
| Total | 519 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 519 | 242 | 277 | - | 1132 | 29.4 |
| 2024 | 514 | 244 | 270 | 93.7 | 1139 | 29.8 |
| 2023 | 542 | 251 | 291 | 93.7 | 1132 | 31.3 |
| 2022 | 543 | 246 | 297 | 89.4 | 1131 | 30.4 |
| 2021 | 569 | 258 | 311 | 95 | 1129 | 30.6 |
| 2020 | 574 | 263 | 311 | - | 1131 | 31.9 |
| 2019 | 589 | 278 | 311 | 94.8 | 1125 | 32.1 |
| 2018 | 579 | 284 | 295 | 95.1 | 1122 | 31.1 |
| 2017 | 577 | 278 | 299 | 95.7 | 1131 | 31.1 |
| 2016 | 547 | 265 | 282 | 96.3 | 1123 | 29.3 |
| 2015 | 507 | 239 | 268 | 94.8 | 1127 | 28.2 |
| 2014 | 512 | 243 | 269 | 95.6 | 1117 | 27.8 |
| 2013 | 502 | 238 | 264 | 96.4 | 1118 | 25.2 |
| 2012 | 468 | 214 | 254 | 95.7 | 1122 | 23.7 |
| 2011 | 453 | 202 | 251 | 96.5 | 1130 | 22.7 |
| 2010 | 450 | 220 | 230 | - | 1136 | 22.7 |
| 2009 | 461 | 233 | 228 | - | 1134 | 22.7 |
| 2008 | 437 | 228 | 209 | - | 1134 | 23.7 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.