About the school
Dundas Public School is a welcoming coeducational primary school located in Dundas, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school promotes an inclusive environment and caters to a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, with 72% of students coming from non-English speaking backgrounds. Dundas Public School prides itself on its commitment to quality education, guided by the values of respect, curiosity, and teamwork.
Academic Excellence and Curriculum
The school's curriculum emphasizes high expectations for academic achievement and personal growth. A wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including choir, band, dance, and coding club, allows students to explore their interests and develop new skills. Additionally, students are encouraged to participate in leadership roles through the Student Representative Council and house captain positions.
Supportive Environment
Dundas Public School is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment. The school features modern facilities equipped with technology that enhances the learning experience, including interactive whiteboards and computer labs. A strong student welfare program focuses on nurturing emotional resilience and inclusivity among students, facilitating a positive school culture.
Community Engagement
Strong partnerships with families and the wider community are fundamental to the school's philosophy, ensuring support for every child's learning journey. The active Parent and Citizens Association fosters community involvement and collaboration with school staff, reinforcing the commitment to student success. Overall, Dundas Public School is devoted to helping its students learn, grow, and achieve their best in a caring and inclusive setting.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our moral purpose is to deliver 'Quality Teaching & Learning in a Caring Environment'.
Location & Catchment Area
- Dundas Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Telopea Public School 1.1 km
- B Oatlands Public School 1.3 km
- C Rydalmere Public School 1.3 km
- D Parramatta East Public School 1.7 km
- E Ermington West Public School 2.0 km
- F Burnside Public School 2.1 km
- G Cumberland High School 2.1 km
- H Yates Avenue Public School 2.3 km
- I Macarthur Girls High School 2.4 km
- J Carlingford West Public School 2.5 km
- K Rydalmere East Public School 2.5 km
- L James Ruse Agricultural High School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 312 (156 girls, 156 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 312
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1070 (percentile 75)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 14% / 21% / 34% / 31%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 47
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 66%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 |
| Year 1 | 43 |
| Year 2 | 31 |
| Year 3 | 46 |
| Year 4 | 52 |
| Year 5 | 49 |
| Year 6 | 46 |
| Total | 312 |
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 | 312 | 156 | 156 | - | 1070 | 18.5 |
| 2024 | 326 | 156 | 170 | 92.8 | 1072 | 18.7 |
| 2023 | 334 | 148 | 186 | 92 | 1067 | 18.3 |
| 2022 | 348 | 150 | 198 | 90.3 | 1075 | 19.5 |
| 2021 | 355 | 158 | 197 | 94.8 | 1068 | 19.5 |
| 2020 | 362 | 169 | 193 | - | 1062 | 19.7 |
| 2019 | 379 | 173 | 206 | 92.3 | 1070 | 20.4 |
| 2018 | 408 | 195 | 213 | 94 | 1070 | 22.3 |
| 2017 | 393 | 181 | 212 | 93.9 | 1074 | 22.1 |
| 2016 | 399 | 194 | 205 | 93.6 | 1073 | 22.1 |
| 2015 | 380 | 183 | 197 | 93.6 | 1067 | 20.8 |
| 2014 | 367 | 178 | 189 | 95 | 1069 | 19.6 |
| 2013 | 372 | 178 | 194 | 95.6 | 1073 | 20 |
| 2012 | 345 | 167 | 178 | 94.2 | 1112 | 18.7 |
| 2011 | 364 | 171 | 193 | 94.5 | 1114 | 18.9 |
| 2010 | 365 | 175 | 190 | - | 1119 | 18.9 |
| 2009 | 357 | 178 | 179 | - | 1119 | 19.9 |
| 2008 | 378 | 190 | 188 | - | 1119 | 20.1 |
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.