Daceyville Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
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
- Daceyville Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Rainbow Street Public School 1.0 km
- B Eastlakes Public School 1.3 km
- C Randwick High School 1.4 km
- D Maroubra Junction Public School 1.4 km
- E Sydney Childrens Hospital School 1.6 km
- F South Sydney High School 1.7 km
- G Pagewood Public School 1.9 km
- H Kensington Public School 2.2 km
- I Coogee Public School 2.2 km
- J J J Cahill Memorial High School 2.4 km
- K South Coogee Public School 2.4 km
- L Randwick Public School 2.5 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 75
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 38%
- 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.