About the school
Peakhurst West Public School aims to provide excellent educational opportunities for all students in a caring environment. With a balanced and varied curriculum, the school takes pride in its achievements across all Key Learning Areas. The focus is on equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. Student wellbeing and a supportive learning environment are priorities for both staff and the parent community.
The school serves approximately 280 students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, with 64% of students coming from a non-English speaking background. It provides strong foundations, emphasising excellence in literacy and numeracy, effective learning strategies, and quality extracurricular opportunities. Furthermore, Peakhurst West Public School is well-supported by its active Parents and Citizens association.
Located at Ogilvy St, Peakhurst, the school fosters a friendly and inclusive community where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed. With a multitude of subjects and opportunities available, the school empowers its students to discover their passions. The dedicated staff, along with the learning and wellbeing support teams, work closely with families to co-design plans that cater to individual student's needs.
Parents appreciate the school's commitment to inclusivity and the positive changes they've observed in their children’s wellbeing and learning experiences. With a focus on building respect, curiosity, and teamwork, Peakhurst West Public School sets high expectations while supporting every child's journey to success.
Mission
Peakhurst West Public School values:
- Learning is Strength
- A strong start for every child
- Growth in the classroom and beyond
- Support for every family
- High-quality education
Location & Catchment Area
- Peakhurst West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus 813 m
- B Peakhurst South Public School 1.4 km
- C Peakhurst Public School 1.4 km
- D Riverwood Public School 1.7 km
- E Padstow Heights Public School 1.9 km
- F Padstow Park Public School 1.9 km
- G Hannans Road Public School 2.0 km
- H Penshurst West Public School 2.1 km
- I Narwee Public School 2.3 km
- J Oatley West Public School 2.4 km
- K Padstow North Public School 2.5 km
- L Lugarno Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 291 (109 girls, 182 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 291
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1023 (percentile 57)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 26% / 30% / 27% / 17%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 91
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 60%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 50 |
| Year 1 | 36 |
| Year 2 | 46 |
| Year 3 | 53 |
| Year 4 | 43 |
| Year 5 | 33 |
| Year 6 | 30 |
| Total | 291 |
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 | 291 | 109 | 182 | - | 1023 | 19.1 |
| 2024 | 288 | 127 | 161 | 90.6 | 1026 | 15.9 |
| 2023 | 309 | 141 | 168 | 91.4 | 1022 | 18.4 |
| 2022 | 296 | 131 | 165 | 90.8 | 1025 | 18.2 |
| 2021 | 285 | 137 | 148 | 95 | 1023 | 17 |
| 2020 | 286 | 139 | 147 | - | 1016 | 17.8 |
| 2019 | 280 | 124 | 156 | 93.5 | 1017 | 16.8 |
| 2018 | 294 | 123 | 171 | 95.6 | 1029 | 16.6 |
| 2017 | 305 | 121 | 184 | 93.9 | 1020 | 16.6 |
| 2016 | 316 | 119 | 197 | 94.5 | 1022 | 18.1 |
| 2015 | 341 | 127 | 214 | 94.4 | 1025 | 19.1 |
| 2014 | 347 | 128 | 219 | 95.9 | 1030 | 19.2 |
| 2013 | 366 | 144 | 222 | 95.9 | 1027 | 19.2 |
| 2012 | 348 | 140 | 208 | 95 | 1029 | 18.4 |
| 2011 | 344 | 148 | 196 | 96.4 | 1027 | 18.6 |
| 2010 | 345 | 159 | 186 | - | 1029 | 18.4 |
| 2009 | 354 | 174 | 180 | - | 1025 | 18.4 |
| 2008 | 350 | 172 | 178 | - | 1025 | 18.4 |
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.