Prairievale Public School
Prairievale Public School fosters a collaborative, safe and inclusive environment.
About the school
Prairievale Public School is committed to fostering individual confidence, pride, loyalty, and integrity in a safe, caring, and supportive environment. The school values are deeply rooted in respect for its diverse community, which encompasses a wide array of cultures and language backgrounds. To promote tolerance and understanding among students, comprehensive and balanced academic, sporting, and cultural programs are offered across all grade levels. Highly experienced and dedicated staff uphold high expectations for student achievement.
The collaboration between staff and parents is crucial, as they encourage active participation in the school's activities, creating a vibrant school community. Before- and after-school care is also provided, contributing to both learning and play.
Prairievale Public School is proud of its inclusive ethos, welcoming students from various backgrounds. The school's mission is to assist every student in learning, growing, and succeeding. It empowers children to thrive through diverse subjects and opportunities, collaborative planning with families, and a focus on student wellbeing.
As part of the NSW government's initiatives, Prairievale is set to open a new public preschool in 2027, enhancing early childhood education and care facilities in the area. This preschool will offer a quality play-based educational program in a safe environment. The school is dedicated to providing tailored support to meet the unique needs of all students, including those in the High Potential and Gifted Education program, ensuring each learner achieves their personal best and becomes a confident, well-rounded global citizen.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Prairievale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A St Johns Park High School 742 m
- B Bossley Park Public School 1.1 km
- C Prairiewood High School 1.3 km
- D Governor Philip King Public School 1.4 km
- E Bossley Park High School 1.5 km
- F William Stimson Public School 1.9 km
- G Edensor Park Public School 2.2 km
- H King Park Public School 2.3 km
- I Bonnyrigg Public School 2.4 km
- J St Johns Park Public School 2.4 km
- K Smithfield West Public School 2.7 km
- L Westfields Sports High School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 419 (195 girls, 224 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 419
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 894 (percentile 10)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 70% / 20% / 9% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 173
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 91%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 36.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Year 1 | 58 |
| Year 2 | 56 |
| Year 3 | 63 |
| Year 4 | 62 |
| Year 5 | 56 |
| Year 6 | 69 |
| Total | 419 |
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 | 419 | 195 | 224 | - | 894 | 36.1 |
| 2024 | 412 | 182 | 230 | 90.9 | 895 | 35.1 |
| 2023 | 396 | 182 | 214 | 90.8 | 906 | 30.8 |
| 2022 | 425 | 193 | 232 | 87.9 | 902 | 32.9 |
| 2021 | 435 | 199 | 236 | 93 | 914 | 31.7 |
| 2020 | 447 | 206 | 241 | - | 913 | 31.5 |
| 2019 | 441 | 202 | 239 | 93.5 | 924 | 30 |
| 2018 | 431 | 200 | 231 | 93.9 | 921 | 31.9 |
| 2017 | 466 | 220 | 246 | 92.5 | 929 | 32.6 |
| 2016 | 463 | 221 | 242 | 93.9 | 921 | 32 |
| 2015 | 427 | 217 | 210 | 93.7 | 925 | 29.4 |
| 2014 | 424 | 209 | 215 | 95.5 | 928 | 26.2 |
| 2013 | 421 | 212 | 209 | 94.6 | 947 | 27.1 |
| 2012 | 431 | 206 | 225 | 93.7 | 975 | 26.5 |
| 2011 | 412 | 194 | 218 | 94.5 | 963 | 25.9 |
| 2010 | 432 | 212 | 220 | - | 960 | 27.1 |
| 2009 | 445 | 231 | 214 | - | 970 | 28.5 |
| 2008 | 470 | 238 | 232 | - | 970 | 29.8 |
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.