About the school
Murray Farm Public School is a prominent educational institution located in Carlingford, established in 1969. With a strong reputation within the community, the school is known for its caring environment and high expectations for student behaviour and accomplishment. The school excels academically, particularly in the fields of performing arts and sports, supported by a dedicated and proficient teaching staff.
Bilingual Education
Murray Farm Public School stands out as one of only five Japanese bilingual schools in New South Wales. The bilingual program immerses students in Japanese literacy during selected class periods, enhancing language skills and cultural understanding. Additionally, students in non-bilingual classes attend weekly Japanese language lessons, which cover literacy, culture, history, and geography.
Inclusive Philosophy
The school embraces an inclusive philosophy that supports every student in achieving their full potential. This is bolstered by effective welfare programs that foster a motivating learning environment. Murray Farm Public School focuses on developing the whole child, ensuring that each individual is nurtured academically and socially, thereby contributing to their overall happiness and success.
Community and Support
In its commitment to families, the school collaborates closely with parents and the community. Programs are tailored to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and confident from their first day at school. Murray Farm Public School strives to create an atmosphere that promotes pride, compassion, and success among students, staff, and parents alike.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Murray Farm Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Carlingford High School 982 m
- B Roselea Public School 1.1 km
- C North Rocks Public School 1.4 km
- D James Ruse Agricultural High School 1.6 km
- E Muirfield High School 1.7 km
- F Carlingford West Public School 1.8 km
- G Karonga School 2.0 km
- H Carlingford Public School 2.1 km
- I Cumberland High School 2.1 km
- J West Pennant Hills Public School 2.4 km
- K Epping West Public School 2.7 km
- L Beecroft Public School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 787 (381 girls, 406 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 787
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1142 (percentile 94)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 3% / 9% / 31% / 56%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 12
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 86%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 46.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 93 |
| Year 1 | 112 |
| Year 2 | 124 |
| Year 3 | 117 |
| Year 4 | 127 |
| Year 5 | 118 |
| Year 6 | 96 |
| Total | 787 |
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 | 787 | 381 | 406 | - | 1142 | 46.9 |
| 2024 | 877 | 422 | 455 | 93.3 | 1148 | 52.2 |
| 2023 | 936 | 462 | 474 | 94.9 | 1142 | 54.5 |
| 2022 | 931 | 457 | 474 | 92.4 | 1148 | 53.7 |
| 2021 | 943 | 460 | 483 | 96.5 | 1153 | 53.9 |
| 2020 | 959 | 451 | 508 | - | 1154 | 57.1 |
| 2019 | 988 | 473 | 515 | 94.8 | 1153 | 58.7 |
| 2018 | 978 | 467 | 511 | 97 | 1144 | 57.7 |
| 2017 | 958 | 479 | 479 | 96.1 | 1151 | 56.2 |
| 2016 | 930 | 471 | 459 | 96.4 | 1151 | 53.8 |
| 2015 | 909 | 472 | 437 | 97.1 | 1151 | 51.3 |
| 2014 | 856 | 449 | 407 | 96.9 | 1151 | 48 |
| 2013 | 812 | 421 | 391 | 96.4 | 1156 | 46 |
| 2012 | 802 | 414 | 388 | 95.9 | 1169 | 43.3 |
| 2011 | 781 | 396 | 385 | 96.1 | 1166 | 41.4 |
| 2010 | 752 | 379 | 373 | - | 1168 | 37.9 |
| 2009 | 757 | 377 | 380 | - | 1178 | 37.7 |
| 2008 | 816 | 398 | 418 | - | 1178 | 39.7 |
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.