About the school
Guildford West Public School provides a safe and supportive quality learning environment for students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. The school fosters an ethos of inclusivity and engaged learning by utilising the principles of Positive Behaviour for Learning, leading to a community where all members are safe, respectful, responsible, and active learners. Individual student needs are addressed through collaboratively developed Learning and Teaching Programs, supported by a dedicated Learning and Support Team. This includes a multicategorical support unit, an Occupational Therapist, and a Speech Pathologist to cater for personalised educational requirements.
The school encourages broad participation in various extracurricular activities, such as leadership initiatives through a Student Representative Council, sporting programs, and creative arts endeavours, including Dance Groups, Choir, and Drama Group. Guildford West Public School is committed to equipping its students with essential knowledge, skills, and values necessary for contributing to society. The vision highlights that every student and teacher will think creatively, communicate effectively, maintain a growth mindset, and develop good interpersonal skills. Students are nurtured to become self-regulated learners who engage critically, reflect on their learning, and use digital tools ethically. The school strives to foster informed global citizens who exhibit empathy and compassion towards others.
Mission
Our vision: In order to provide equity and achieve excellence every student and every teacher at Guildford West Public School will think creatively, communicate effectively, have a growth mindset and good interpersonal skills. We will be self-regulated learners who question, reflect, persevere and use digital tools effectively and ethically. We will be informed global citizens who show empathy and compassion towards others.
Location & Catchment Area
- Guildford West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Merrylands High School 810 m
- B Fowler Road School 1.1 km
- C Merrylands Public School 1.2 km
- D Sherwood Grange Public School 1.3 km
- E Guildford Public School 1.7 km
- F Fairfield High School 2.1 km
- G Holroyd High School 2.2 km
- H Yennora Public School 2.2 km
- I Merrylands East Public School 2.2 km
- J Verona School 2.3 km
- K Fairfield Public School 2.4 km
- L Hilltop Road Public School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 366 (183 girls, 183 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 366
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 945 (percentile 23)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 57% / 24% / 15% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 150
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 83%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 57 |
| Year 1 | 49 |
| Year 2 | 57 |
| Year 3 | 47 |
| Year 4 | 60 |
| Year 5 | 43 |
| Year 6 | 53 |
| Total | 366 |
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 | 366 | 183 | 183 | - | 945 | 28 |
| 2024 | 378 | 190 | 188 | 86.5 | 954 | 27.5 |
| 2023 | 363 | 172 | 191 | 87.6 | 967 | 26.9 |
| 2022 | 366 | 172 | 194 | 82.3 | 942 | 26.8 |
| 2021 | 362 | 177 | 185 | 90.2 | 946 | 25.7 |
| 2020 | 367 | 179 | 188 | - | 944 | 26.5 |
| 2019 | 391 | 186 | 205 | 90.7 | 951 | 28.2 |
| 2018 | 402 | 189 | 213 | 91.9 | 950 | 27.5 |
| 2017 | 415 | 189 | 226 | 91.6 | 942 | 28.2 |
| 2016 | 436 | 195 | 241 | 92.6 | 947 | 28.4 |
| 2015 | 455 | 206 | 249 | 94.3 | 949 | 29 |
| 2014 | 444 | 202 | 242 | 95 | 955 | 27.4 |
| 2013 | 463 | 210 | 253 | 95.1 | 957 | 29.1 |
| 2012 | 446 | 204 | 242 | 94.1 | 976 | 28.1 |
| 2011 | 468 | 210 | 258 | 94.3 | 974 | 28.5 |
| 2010 | 462 | 215 | 247 | - | 969 | 25.2 |
| 2009 | 499 | 230 | 269 | - | 976 | 25.8 |
| 2008 | 484 | 234 | 250 | - | 976 | 24.7 |
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.