Manly West Public School

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About the school

Manly West Public School is a large primary school located in the heart of Balgowlah on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The school prides itself on delivering excellent academic, sporting, and creative arts programs, ensuring all students partake in high-quality teaching and learning activities within a safe and secure environment. The school cultivates strong partnerships among students, staff, parents, and the wider community, with an active P&C that supports various school initiatives, including the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program.

With a vision for all students to reach their full potential, Manly West PS promotes a respectful and challenging learning environment, fostering critical and creative thinking and lifelong learning. The school focuses on high-impact teaching strategies aligned with the School Excellence Plan, providing a broad curriculum and extensive extra-curricular opportunities, which have established a renowned reputation in music and band.

Moreover, the school emphasises student wellbeing through programs like Positive Behaviour Engaging Learners (PBEL), which encourages respect, responsibility, and aspiration. Other wellbeing initiatives, such as The Anxiety Project, aim to build resilience among students. The school boasts beautiful outdoor facilities and modern teaching resources that inspire learning.

Manly West Public School is also a member of the Northern Beaches Learning Alliance, reinforcing its commitment to educational excellence and community engagement. Families are encouraged to actively participate in school life, fostering a strong sense of belonging and support for every student. The school's holistic approach to education prepares students to thrive not just academically but as active, healthy contributors to society.

Mission

Manly West Public School is a school that proudly serves our Balgowlah community. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
761 (394 girls, 367 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
761
ICSEA What does this mean?
1147 (percentile 95)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
2% / 9% / 28% / 60%
Indigenous students
1%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
40.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
4.7

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 96
Year 1 113
Year 2 98
Year 3 144
Year 4 117
Year 5 87
Year 6 106
Total 761

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 761 394 367 - 1147 40.1
2024 811 424 387 92.9 1150 42.4
2023 820 408 412 93.3 1142 42.7
2022 857 448 409 89.8 1144 44.9
2021 856 440 416 95.2 1146 44.5
2020 866 424 442 - 1146 44.3
2019 871 429 442 94.5 1146 45.4
2018 866 425 441 94.4 1140 43.5
2017 860 422 438 95.2 1146 43.2
2016 868 427 441 95.6 1145 43.7
2015 841 412 429 95 1139 41.1
2014 817 419 398 95.2 1144 40
2013 831 429 402 95.4 1144 41.4
2012 823 423 400 95 1165 40.7
2011 763 389 374 95.9 1168 38.5
2010 726 369 357 - 1169 36.1
2009 703 347 356 - 1116 33.9
2008 632 324 308 - 1116 32

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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