About the school
Epping West Public School delivers high-quality educational experiences for all students in a nurturing environment that values diversity and inclusion. Located in Northern Sydney, the school has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1927 and currently accommodates approximately 1100 students from various cultural backgrounds, including three support classes for students with disabilities.
Educational Approach
The school is dedicated to fostering confident, creative, and successful learners by encouraging personal achievements and exploring opportunities that inspire students to connect with the world around them. It employs a holistic and inclusive approach, supported by strong student wellbeing programs and active parental partnerships, ensuring that every student feels safe and valued.
Curriculum and Extracurricular Activities
Epping West Public School integrates innovative pedagogical practices that promote high expectations in both academic performance and extracurricular participation. It offers a diverse curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities, including performing arts and sports, encouraging a well-rounded development of the students as 'the whole child'.
Community Engagement
The school prides itself on its strong community connections, where the needs and voices of all stakeholders are acknowledged and respected. By focusing on the development of respectful relationships and effective communication, the school cultivates a sense of belonging and ensures that students engage positively with their learning environment.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Epping West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Karonga School 719 m
- B Ngarala Public School 926 m
- C Epping Heights Public School 1.3 km
- D Carlingford Public School 1.4 km
- E Roselea Public School 1.7 km
- F Carlingford High School 1.8 km
- G Epping Public School 1.8 km
- H Cheltenham Girls High School 1.9 km
- I Beecroft Public School 2.3 km
- J Eastwood Public School 2.4 km
- K James Ruse Agricultural High School 2.5 km
- L Murray Farm Public School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 994 (484 girls, 510 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 994
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1131 (percentile 91)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 11% / 33% / 52%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 11
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 94%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 55
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 108 |
| Year 1 | 88 |
| Year 2 | 125 |
| Year 3 | 179 |
| Year 4 | 162 |
| Year 5 | 153 |
| Year 6 | 179 |
| Total | 994 |
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 | 994 | 484 | 510 | - | 1131 | 55 |
| 2024 | 1,096 | 531 | 565 | 94 | 1139 | 60.4 |
| 2023 | 1,191 | 566 | 625 | 94.5 | 1136 | 65.8 |
| 2022 | 1,260 | 586 | 674 | 91.6 | 1141 | 67.7 |
| 2021 | 1,290 | 602 | 688 | 96.3 | 1145 | 71.4 |
| 2020 | 1,313 | 614 | 699 | - | 1147 | 72.4 |
| 2019 | 1,290 | 621 | 669 | 95.2 | 1150 | 71 |
| 2018 | 1,222 | 575 | 647 | 96.4 | 1150 | 68.6 |
| 2017 | 1,127 | 521 | 606 | 96.3 | 1157 | 61.9 |
| 2016 | 1,041 | 479 | 562 | 96.4 | 1159 | 57.7 |
| 2015 | 957 | 450 | 507 | 96.7 | 1174 | 54.3 |
| 2014 | 854 | 397 | 457 | 96.5 | 1170 | 47.7 |
| 2013 | 790 | 378 | 412 | 96.9 | 1183 | 43.7 |
| 2012 | 688 | 324 | 364 | 95.6 | 1186 | 38.4 |
| 2011 | 659 | 319 | 340 | 96.2 | 1183 | 37.2 |
| 2010 | 628 | 301 | 327 | - | 1182 | 36.2 |
| 2009 | 617 | 297 | 320 | - | 1179 | 35 |
| 2008 | 640 | 303 | 337 | - | 1179 | 36.2 |
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.