About the school
Smithfield Public School was established in 1850 and aims to provide an inclusive learning environment within a culturally diverse community, encouraging every student to reach their full learning potential. The school's motto, 'Strive for the Best,' encapsulates its ethos, promoting values of honesty, fairness, cooperation, care, and excellence. Smithfield Public School offers a range of strong academic, creative, social, and sporting programs for students from Preschool to Year 6. This includes a selective Opportunity Class for gifted and talented students, programs for those with disabilities, and an Early Intervention Program for preschool children with additional needs.
Quality Learning programs are facilitated by qualified teachers in well-resourced classrooms where technology is easily accessible. The school offers language programs in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese while providing strong support for English as a Second Language learners and those requiring learning assistance. Leadership development is encouraged through a Student Representative Council.
The school is dedicated to student wellbeing, and it features excellent resources including a fully equipped preschool and spacious grounds dedicated for play. The vision of the Smithfield Public School community is to create a dynamic, nurturing learning environment based on collaboration, respect, equity, and trust, preparing students to contribute positively to society. With a focus on empowering students, Smithfield Public School fosters an atmosphere where every individual is respected and valued, ensuring children feel safe, included, and confident.
Mission
Smithfield Public School is home to a vibrant and dynamic learning community. Our professional and highly skilled teachers take pride in delivering an excellent education in a warm and caring environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Smithfield Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Smithfield West Public School 1.5 km
- B Fairfield Heights Public School 1.5 km
- C Fairfield West Public School 1.8 km
- D Westfields Sports High School 1.9 km
- E Widemere Public School 2.2 km
- F Fairvale High School 2.3 km
- G Fairfield Public School 2.5 km
- H William Stimson Public School 2.6 km
- I Fairfield High School 2.7 km
- J Fairvale Public School 2.7 km
- K Holroyd High School 2.8 km
- L Greystanes Public School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 517 (258 girls, 259 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 517
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 948 (percentile 24)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 53% / 26% / 15% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 143
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 81%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 44.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 63 |
| Year 1 | 67 |
| Year 2 | 72 |
| Year 3 | 62 |
| Year 4 | 68 |
| Year 5 | 94 |
| Year 6 | 91 |
| Total | 517 |
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 | 517 | 258 | 259 | - | 948 | 44.4 |
| 2024 | 530 | 261 | 269 | 90.9 | 954 | 46.2 |
| 2023 | 551 | 269 | 282 | 91.8 | 951 | 47.9 |
| 2022 | 547 | 262 | 285 | 87.8 | 954 | 45.7 |
| 2021 | 584 | 281 | 303 | 93.2 | 962 | 44.8 |
| 2020 | 594 | 294 | 300 | - | 956 | 46.9 |
| 2019 | 600 | 297 | 303 | 93.7 | 960 | 46.1 |
| 2018 | 579 | 278 | 301 | 95.4 | 957 | 46.1 |
| 2017 | 540 | 263 | 277 | 94.7 | 957 | 41.5 |
| 2016 | 517 | 254 | 263 | 94.7 | 968 | 39.1 |
| 2015 | 479 | 245 | 234 | 94.2 | 973 | 35.3 |
| 2014 | 474 | 230 | 244 | 94.6 | 977 | 35.1 |
| 2013 | 453 | 220 | 233 | 95.4 | 998 | 32.7 |
| 2012 | 424 | 192 | 232 | 95 | 993 | 33.2 |
| 2011 | 441 | 199 | 242 | 95.1 | 986 | 33.9 |
| 2010 | 427 | 190 | 237 | - | 987 | 32.5 |
| 2009 | 436 | 196 | 240 | - | 969 | 35 |
| 2008 | 470 | 225 | 245 | - | 969 | 36.3 |
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.