Lane Cove West Public School

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A vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

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About the school

Lane Cove West Public School provides a positive and inclusive environment that prepares students to become lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The school fosters a strong sense of community, supported by an active parent body that enhances the positive school culture and facilitates access to quality resources and technology. Key facilities include play equipment, a synthetic oval, covered walkways, and interactive whiteboards.

The teaching programs at Lane Cove West focus on literacy and numeracy, with student achievement in NAPLAN consistently surpassing state averages. The school employs specialist staff to offer Physical Education, Creative Arts, and Mandarin, ensuring a well-rounded education. Support for students with additional learning needs is integrated into the school's philosophy, complemented by the Positive Behaviour Engaged Learners program that promotes wellbeing.

Performing arts play a significant role in the school's identity, with opportunities for students to engage in dance, music, drama, band, choir, chess, debating, and public speaking. Performances at prestigious venues like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Town Hall are highlights of the school year, alongside the much-anticipated annual school musical, which showcases the talents of both students and staff.

The school maintains a strong connection with the local community through participation in local festivals, environmental projects, and public speaking events, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing active and engaged citizens.

Mission

At Lane Cove West Public School, teachers, students and parents collaborate to create an educational foundation to allow students to achieve success and to thrive in all aspects of life. Every student is supported to develop their cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual self through engaging activities that promote diversity, resilience, empathy, kindness and require students to be reflective learners.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Lane Cove West Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
474 (232 girls, 242 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
474
ICSEA What does this mean?
1163 (percentile 97)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
1% / 7% / 26% / 66%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
26.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
3.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 73
Year 1 64
Year 2 63
Year 3 72
Year 4 71
Year 5 68
Year 6 63
Total 474

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 474 232 242 - 1163 26.4
2024 483 235 248 92.1 1160 26.3
2023 514 261 253 92.7 1157 29.5
2022 531 264 267 90.9 1160 28.6
2021 569 277 292 94.7 1165 31.4
2020 605 285 320 - 1165 32.4
2019 613 284 329 94.9 1163 32.2
2018 589 267 322 95.1 1166 29.5
2017 588 264 324 96.3 1179 29.4
2016 579 254 325 96.3 1170 28.6
2015 595 258 337 96.2 1169 28.6
2014 576 245 331 96.2 1174 28.8
2013 567 237 330 95.6 1183 28.8
2012 540 231 309 95.6 1177 27.1
2011 485 219 266 96.1 1178 24
2010 435 197 238 - 1179 22
2009 379 171 208 - 1183 19.6
2008 327 144 183 - 1183 17.4

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.

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