Westmead Public School
Every student known, valued and cared for.
About the school
Westmead Public School is a large multicultural school located in Westmead, serving a student population of 1,635 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Notably, 98% of the students come from a language background other than English. The school has garnered an outstanding reputation within the community for its excellence in student academic achievement. The highly motivated students benefit from a dynamic learning environment fostered by a dedicated staff committed to continuous improvement.
Learning Environment
The school is known for providing a safe and positive learning atmosphere that nurtures literacy, numeracy, student wellbeing, sports, and the creative and performing arts. Technology is meaningfully integrated into the classrooms, preparing students as lifelong learners.
Community Engagement
Westmead Public School actively collaborates with the wider community, ensuring that parents are included, informed, and engaged in their children's education. The faculty works alongside families to co-design learning plans that cater to the individual needs of each student, further supporting their academic and emotional growth.
Upcoming Developments
As part of a broader initiative from the NSW Government, there are plans for a significant upgrade to the school facilities, aimed to accommodate future needs for the growing Westmead community. The completion of this redevelopment is projected for Day 1 Term 1 2028, ensuring that the school remains a cornerstone of public education in the region.
Mission
We are committed to ensuring every student is known, valued and cared for. At Westmead PS your child will be supported to thrive academically, social-emotionally and to develop their skills in the sporting and creative domains.
Location & Catchment Area
- Westmead Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Palm Avenue School 845 m
- B Redbank School 1.1 km
- C The Childrens Hospital School 1.1 km
- D Parramatta High School 1.3 km
- E Bayanami Public School 1.5 km
- F Toongabbie East Public School 1.5 km
- G Wentworthville Public School 1.6 km
- H Parramatta West Public School 1.7 km
- I Parramatta North Public School 1.9 km
- J Darcy Road Public School 2.0 km
- K Hilltop Road Public School 2.1 km
- L Holroyd School 2.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 717 (329 girls, 388 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 717
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1117 (percentile 88)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 6% / 11% / 33% / 50%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 16
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 96%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 41.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 108 |
| Year 1 | 90 |
| Year 2 | 80 |
| Year 3 | 108 |
| Year 4 | 105 |
| Year 5 | 118 |
| Year 6 | 108 |
| Total | 717 |
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 | 717 | 329 | 388 | - | 1117 | 41.6 |
| 2024 | 750 | 355 | 395 | 91.3 | 1122 | 43.9 |
| 2023 | 865 | 415 | 450 | 91 | 1125 | 52.7 |
| 2022 | 1,065 | 504 | 561 | 86.8 | 1132 | 59.4 |
| 2021 | 1,227 | 593 | 634 | 94.9 | 1132 | 67.1 |
| 2020 | 1,464 | 686 | 778 | - | 1136 | 77.7 |
| 2019 | 1,638 | 797 | 841 | 93.4 | 1137 | 85.1 |
| 2018 | 1,653 | 789 | 864 | 94.3 | 1131 | 86 |
| 2017 | 1,499 | 703 | 796 | 94.5 | 1140 | 78.2 |
| 2016 | 1,271 | 598 | 673 | 95.7 | 1139 | 67.3 |
| 2015 | 1,203 | 579 | 624 | 94.5 | 1147 | 64 |
| 2014 | 1,190 | 556 | 634 | 96.1 | 1145 | 64.8 |
| 2013 | 1,090 | 526 | 564 | 96.1 | 1142 | 60.3 |
| 2012 | 1,037 | 496 | 541 | 95.3 | 1160 | 57.9 |
| 2011 | 970 | 472 | 498 | 95.8 | 1160 | 54.3 |
| 2010 | 907 | 441 | 466 | - | 1167 | 51.1 |
| 2009 | 915 | 441 | 474 | - | 1139 | 51.3 |
| 2008 | 923 | 445 | 478 | - | 1139 | 50 |
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.