Lane Cove West Public School
A vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to ensuring every student reaches their full potential.
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
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mowbray Public School 752 m
- B Lane Cove Public School 1.7 km
- C Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre 1.9 km
- D Boronia Park Public School 2.0 km
- E Lindfield College 2.3 km
- F Aurora College 2.4 km
- G Chatswood High School 2.4 km
- H Ryde East Public School 2.4 km
- I Arndell School 2.6 km
- J Hunters Hill High School 2.6 km
- K Truscott Street Public School 2.6 km
- L Chatswood Public School 2.7 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 2
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 41%
- 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.