About the school
Arncliffe West Infants School Profile
Arncliffe West Infants School focuses on educating students from Preschool to Year 2 in a nurturing and supportive environment. The school recognises and celebrates the diversity of its population, ensuring all students feel safe and included from their very first day. The comprehensive Early Childhood Education program is designed to support the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child, helping them reach their personal best through high-quality teaching and learning programs.
Community Engagement
The school emphasises strong partnerships with families and the local community to foster mutual understanding in an atmosphere of respect and trust. All school programs promote inclusivity, ensuring they are non-sexist and non-racist, focusing on the positive contributions each individual can make to society. The children are encouraged to develop essential skills that lead to a lifelong love of learning and resilience.
Educational Approach
Students at Arncliffe West Infants School benefit from a wide range of subjects and activities that empower them to discover their passions while developing a strong foundation in academic, social, and emotional skills. The commitment to personalised support ensures that every child's learning experience is tailored to their individual needs, with a dedicated team of teachers and learning support staff helping families co-design learning plans.
By creating a culture that values friendship, respect, and effort, Arncliffe West Infants School prepares its students to be confident, well-rounded individuals within the school community and beyond.
Mission
Arncliffe West Infants School gives children the best start to their education. Together, we create an inclusive and supportive environment where the joy of learning is shared by all.
Location & Catchment Area
- Arncliffe West Infants School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Athelstane Public School 885 m
- B Arncliffe Public School 993 m
- C Undercliffe Public School 1.1 km
- D Ferncourt Public School 1.3 km
- E Bardwell Park Infants School 1.8 km
- F Tempe Public School 1.9 km
- G Marrickville West Public School 1.9 km
- H Tempe High School 2.0 km
- I Earlwood Public School 2.1 km
- J Bexley Public School 2.3 km
- K Rockdale Public School 2.3 km
- L Edgeware School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 86 (48 girls, 38 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 86
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1058 (percentile 71)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 12% / 25% / 45% / 17%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 48
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 92%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 38 |
| Year 1 | 22 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Total | 86 |
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 | 86 | 48 | 38 | - | 1058 | 12 |
| 2024 | 113 | 58 | 55 | 93.4 | 1063 | 12.2 |
| 2023 | 120 | 63 | 57 | 93.9 | 1064 | 13.4 |
| 2022 | 124 | 52 | 72 | 91.1 | 1062 | 11.6 |
| 2021 | 117 | 56 | 61 | 95.4 | 1044 | 11.4 |
| 2020 | 152 | 78 | 74 | - | 1049 | 12.9 |
| 2019 | 148 | 77 | 71 | 92.1 | 1046 | 13.5 |
| 2018 | 116 | 63 | 53 | 95.5 | 1034 | 9.8 |
| 2017 | 89 | 43 | 46 | 96.4 | - | 8.5 |
| 2016 | 74 | 43 | 31 | 93.4 | - | 7 |
| 2015 | 60 | 26 | 34 | 94.3 | - | 6.4 |
| 2014 | 55 | 24 | 31 | 94.7 | - | 6.8 |
| 2013 | 70 | 27 | 43 | 95.3 | - | 7.5 |
| 2012 | 91 | 43 | 48 | 96.3 | 992 | 7.8 |
| 2011 | 88 | 38 | 50 | 97.1 | 971 | 7.6 |
| 2010 | 80 | 31 | 49 | - | 968 | 7.5 |
| 2009 | 69 | 28 | 41 | - | 1022 | 6.8 |
| 2008 | 56 | 21 | 35 | - | 1022 | 6.5 |
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.