About the school
Liverpool West Public School is located in South West Sydney, catering to a diverse student population of 617 students from Preschool to Year 6, including four support classes. The school embraces multiculturalism, with a significant number of students from various backgrounds, including 34 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students and 496 students who speak a language other than English at home.
Educational Focus
The school adheres to the School Excellence Framework and is committed to continuous improvement in student growth and wellbeing. The strategic directions outlined for the 2015-2017 school plan include fostering literacy and numeracy through 21st-century capabilities, ensuring excellence in evidence-based teaching practices, and engaging the school community in leading school improvement.
Support and Resources
Liverpool West receives equity funding to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds and those needing additional learning support. A notable aspect is the Coota Gulla Preschool, which focuses on Aboriginal students, supported by an Aboriginal Education Officer and local agencies.
Teaching and Learning
Teachers at Liverpool West are dedicated to quality educational programs that are informed by ongoing assessment and aligned with Australian professional standards. Extracurricular activities enhance learning experiences, including public speaking, sports programs, and performing arts opportunities. The school's choir and dance groups showcase students' talents at local festivals.
Community Engagement
The school promotes a positive climate through a comprehensive discipline plan, fostering values, rights, and responsibilities. Liverpool West values parental involvement, evident through initiatives like a parent café aimed at strengthening community ties. The school’s vision emphasizes developing literate, numerate, and collaborative problem solvers who are informed citizens and lifelong learners.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.
Location & Catchment Area
- Liverpool West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Ashcroft High School 1.2 km
- B Marsden Road Public School 1.3 km
- C Ashcroft Public School 1.5 km
- D Lurnea Public School 1.6 km
- E Cartwright Public School 1.6 km
- F Liverpool Public School 1.7 km
- G Casula Public School 1.9 km
- H Lurnea High School 2.0 km
- I Sadleir Public School 2.0 km
- J Liverpool Hospital School 2.3 km
- K Liverpool Girls High School 2.4 km
- L Liverpool Boys High School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 668 (335 girls, 333 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 668
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 920 (percentile 15)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 61% / 22% / 13% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 159
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 86%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 52.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 117 |
| Year 1 | 92 |
| Year 2 | 92 |
| Year 3 | 87 |
| Year 4 | 87 |
| Year 5 | 91 |
| Year 6 | 102 |
| Total | 668 |
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 | 668 | 335 | 333 | - | 920 | 52.8 |
| 2024 | 647 | 318 | 329 | 87.1 | 914 | 47.4 |
| 2023 | 658 | 311 | 347 | 88.4 | 923 | 45.8 |
| 2022 | 612 | 293 | 319 | 83.8 | 908 | 45.1 |
| 2021 | 659 | 323 | 336 | 91 | 914 | 46 |
| 2020 | 693 | 352 | 341 | - | 917 | 47.4 |
| 2019 | 682 | 341 | 341 | 91.1 | 912 | 47 |
| 2018 | 685 | 326 | 359 | 92.5 | 916 | 47.3 |
| 2017 | 657 | 321 | 336 | 91.9 | 906 | 43.4 |
| 2016 | 624 | 296 | 328 | 91.5 | 905 | 41.1 |
| 2015 | 625 | 296 | 329 | 92.2 | 903 | 42.9 |
| 2014 | 625 | 285 | 340 | 94.2 | 892 | 43.3 |
| 2013 | 565 | 260 | 305 | 93 | 916 | 41.5 |
| 2012 | 558 | 256 | 302 | 93.2 | 918 | 39.6 |
| 2011 | 565 | 262 | 303 | 92.4 | 870 | 40.3 |
| 2010 | 556 | 253 | 303 | - | 870 | 39.2 |
| 2009 | 544 | 258 | 286 | - | 954 | 37 |
| 2008 | 542 | 260 | 282 | - | 954 | 36.8 |
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.