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Lakemba Public School

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Every child learns, grows and belongs.

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About the school

Lakemba Public School is situated in South Western Sydney and serves a community with a rich cultural diversity, with 98% of students coming from language backgrounds other than English. Families at the school speak over 40 languages, predominantly Arabic, Pakistani, Bengali, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. The school boasts a dedicated staff who collaborate to create quality, differentiated teaching and learning programs aimed at enhancing learning outcomes for all students.

Teaching and Learning

The school focuses on future-oriented learning and engages students through quality teaching and assessment strategies, preparing them for productive lives in a fast-paced, technological world. High expectations are held for all students, supported by the school's values of respect, cooperation, and responsibility which contribute to a safe and nurturing learning environment. Wellbeing is prioritised, with initiatives such as the School as Community Centre (SaCC), established over ten years ago, to assist families with children in their early years.

Community and Parental Engagement

Lakemba Public School fosters strong partnerships with families, believing that a collaborative approach is essential for a positive school culture. The school encourages parents to engage in their children’s education to ensure each student feels valued and supported. Moreover, the school prepares to introduce a Support Unit in 2026, further enhancing its commitment to inclusive education for students with additional needs.

Overall, Lakemba Public School is dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive community where every child can thrive.

Mission

At our school, every student is supported to learn, grow and feel like they truly belong. We nurture every child’s unique strengths and help them reach their full potential in a caring, inclusive environment.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Lakemba Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
428 (218 girls, 210 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
428
ICSEA What does this mean?
999 (percentile 46)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
34% / 25% / 30% / 11%
FOEI What does this mean?
102
Indigenous students
0%
LBOTE What does this mean?
99%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
29.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
3.6

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 76
Year 1 62
Year 2 63
Year 3 60
Year 4 63
Year 5 57
Year 6 47
Total 428

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 428 218 210 - 999 29.5
2024 427 215 212 86.5 1001 27.8
2023 405 202 203 85.7 1000 28.9
2022 397 193 204 83.4 985 28.5
2021 442 215 227 90.7 993 29.4
2020 457 211 246 - 997 29.8
2019 479 223 256 88.6 1002 31.5
2018 482 220 262 92.5 989 31.7
2017 495 227 268 91.5 1003 32.2
2016 510 243 267 92.8 994 32.2
2015 492 233 259 92.3 998 31
2014 471 222 249 94.8 1007 28.8
2013 453 221 232 95.1 1010 28.1
2012 404 196 208 94.2 1018 27.1
2011 390 186 204 95.3 1006 27.1
2010 375 173 202 - 1002 27.1
2009 369 163 206 - 944 25.6
2008 368 166 202 - 944 24.9

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.

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