About the school
Carlingford West Public School provides quality learning programs in a caring, supportive and challenging learning environment. Special emphasis is placed on the development of literacy and numeracy skills. The school reflects a high degree of community involvement and support of its programs, encouraging students to become self-disciplined, caring and responsible citizens in a multicultural society by using the 'You Can Do It!' keys to success - confidence, resilience, persistence, organisation and getting along.
The school is committed to nurturing cultural and linguistic diversity, implementing culturally inclusive programs that foster tolerance, cultural identity, and a celebration of academic excellence among all students. Carlingford West sets high standards and regularly evaluates progress toward achieving them.
The school has strong partnerships with Macquarie University, James Ruse Agricultural High School, and Cumberland High School, enhancing its educational offerings. Carlingford West is a comprehensive school that balances sport and creative arts to create well-rounded learners. It focuses on developing the whole child, supported by a staff dedicated to community involvement. The school's vision is 'Fulfilling Potential, Achieving Excellence,' and it maintains a strong commitment to exploring and developing facilities that provide opportunities for students to achieve their personal goals.
Located at Felton Rd, Carlingford, the school's motto is 'Only Our Best'.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We value respect, curiosity and teamwork, ensuring students feel valued and inspired to learn.
Location & Catchment Area
- Carlingford West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cumberland High School 316 m
- B James Ruse Agricultural High School 590 m
- C Carlingford Public School 1.7 km
- D Telopea Public School 1.7 km
- E Murray Farm Public School 1.8 km
- F North Rocks Public School 1.9 km
- G Burnside Public School 2.1 km
- H Carlingford High School 2.3 km
- I Oatlands Public School 2.3 km
- J Roselea Public School 2.4 km
- K Muirfield High School 2.4 km
- L Yates Avenue Public School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,636 (838 girls, 798 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,636
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1119 (percentile 89)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 5% / 14% / 34% / 47%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 18
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 96%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 99.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 176 |
| Year 1 | 190 |
| Year 2 | 194 |
| Year 3 | 262 |
| Year 4 | 273 |
| Year 5 | 287 |
| Year 6 | 254 |
| Total | 1,636 |
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 | 1,636 | 838 | 798 | - | 1119 | 99.7 |
| 2024 | 1,741 | 871 | 870 | 93.2 | 1121 | 99.5 |
| 2023 | 1,817 | 910 | 907 | 93.6 | 1121 | 99.2 |
| 2022 | 1,874 | 925 | 949 | 91 | 1127 | 102.6 |
| 2021 | 1,760 | 867 | 893 | 96 | 1130 | 97.1 |
| 2020 | 1,678 | 811 | 867 | - | 1132 | 94 |
| 2019 | 1,528 | 730 | 798 | 94.8 | 1136 | 84.1 |
| 2018 | 1,359 | 648 | 711 | 95.4 | 1138 | 75 |
| 2017 | 1,200 | 588 | 612 | 96.4 | 1144 | 66.1 |
| 2016 | 1,050 | 514 | 536 | 96.4 | 1136 | 56.4 |
| 2015 | 916 | 444 | 472 | 95.9 | 1142 | 50 |
| 2014 | 851 | 406 | 445 | 96.8 | 1138 | 46.6 |
| 2013 | 826 | 386 | 440 | 97.4 | 1137 | 44.4 |
| 2012 | 775 | 355 | 420 | 96 | 1158 | 41.2 |
| 2011 | 714 | 324 | 390 | 96.1 | 1155 | 37.7 |
| 2010 | 712 | 332 | 380 | - | 1156 | 37.9 |
| 2009 | 681 | 306 | 375 | - | 1135 | 37.1 |
| 2008 | 685 | 315 | 370 | - | 1135 | 37.5 |
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.