Daceyville Public School

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About the school

Daceyville Public School is a community-centred public school located in East Sydney, catering to a diverse student body of approximately 280 students, with around 65% from a language background other than English. The school is dedicated to providing rigorous, meaningful, and future-focused learning programs that empower students to reach their full potential. Collaboration with families and community organisations enriches the educational experience, allowing students to see the real-world impact of their learning.

Core Values

The school's operations are guided by three core values: Respect, Safety, and Lifelong Learning. These principles underpin all programs and practices at Daceyville Public School.

Learning Programs

Daceyville offers a comprehensive curriculum grounded in innovative project-based learning that encourages creativity and critical thinking. Students have access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including an extensive creative and performing arts program featuring a school Band Program, dance groups, choirs, and art clubs. Environmental education is also a key focus, with projects like a bush tucker garden and outdoor learning areas enhancing students' engagement with sustainability practices.

Commitment to Wellbeing

The school places a significant emphasis on student wellbeing, ensuring that all members of the school community are supported in their learning environments. This nurturing atmosphere allows students to focus on their educational journeys while fostering personal development.

Mission

At Daceyville Public School, the whole school community is committed to achieving excellence for all learners in a respectful, inclusive and engaging environment. Every student and teacher is inspired to learn and improve every year through rich learning experiences and opportunities.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
126 (58 girls, 68 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
126
ICSEA What does this mean?
1029 (percentile 59)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
25% / 24% / 25% / 27%
Indigenous students
16%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
16.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 20
Year 1 13
Year 2 17
Year 3 21
Year 4 17
Year 5 16
Year 6 22
Total 126

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 126 58 68 - 1029 16.5
2024 138 65 73 90.5 1028 16.6
2023 155 77 78 91.4 1048 16.9
2022 192 97 95 86.4 1043 17.5
2021 235 114 121 92.5 1038 19.5
2020 268 136 132 - 1028 20.1
2019 269 140 129 93.6 1032 20.7
2018 287 149 138 94.4 1051 22.1
2017 277 137 140 94.2 1057 23.4
2016 279 131 148 94.3 1052 21.9
2015 261 116 145 93.8 1045 20.1
2014 230 109 121 94.5 1031 19.5
2013 245 107 138 93.9 1058 19.1
2012 229 101 128 95.2 1089 20.3
2011 254 108 146 94.4 1082 20.6
2010 268 115 153 - 1090 21.9
2009 282 127 155 - 1018 22.6
2008 289 128 161 - 1018 22.7

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.

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