About the school
Dapto Public School is a well-established institution that has been providing quality education to generations in the Dapto community. Located at 48-66 Sierra Drive in Horsley, the school opened its new site in 2004, offering contemporary facilities that cater to a modern learning environment. It encourages cooperation between parents, caregivers, and the school to help every student achieve their academic potential and personal growth.
Academic and Personal Growth
The school's mission focuses on teamwork to deliver outstanding academic outcomes, enriching programs in Creative and Performing Arts, and strong sports initiatives. Dapto Public School is part of the wider Dapto Learning Community, which aims to uplift academic achievements for all local students. This commitment is reflected in their focus on developing literacy and numeracy skills while providing a holistic educational approach that prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century.
Facilities and Community Engagement
Dapto Public School features beautifully landscaped grounds, multiple sports courts, and playing areas. It has covered outdoor learning areas that serve as venues for various activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The staff is dedicated to fostering positive partnerships with families and providing tailored learning support for each student’s needs. The school embraces diversity and celebrates cultural inclusivity, promoting respect and cooperation among its students.
Through its programs and initiatives, Dapto Public School aims to nurture every child’s abilities, enabling them to become engaged and contributing members of society.
Mission
At Dapto Public School we care. We endeavour to provide the best of education for all students in an environment which nurtures the individual.
Location & Catchment Area
- Dapto Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Dapto High School 964 m
- B Lakelands Public School 2.1 km
- C Mount Brown Public School 2.5 km
- D Kanahooka High School 2.6 km
- E Koonawarra Public School 2.9 km
- F Hayes Park Public School 3.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 790 (382 girls, 408 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 790
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1006 (percentile 50)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 29% / 35% / 24% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 94
- Indigenous students
- 8%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 46.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 114 |
| Year 1 | 123 |
| Year 2 | 123 |
| Year 3 | 91 |
| Year 4 | 104 |
| Year 5 | 123 |
| Year 6 | 112 |
| Total | 790 |
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 | 790 | 382 | 408 | - | 1006 | 46.8 |
| 2024 | 775 | 371 | 404 | 90.1 | 1004 | 45.7 |
| 2023 | 773 | 378 | 395 | 90.7 | 996 | 45.4 |
| 2022 | 750 | 358 | 392 | 85.7 | 990 | 44.2 |
| 2021 | 770 | 369 | 401 | 92.1 | 993 | 44.6 |
| 2020 | 744 | 354 | 390 | - | 989 | 42.4 |
| 2019 | 741 | 350 | 391 | 93.4 | 986 | 41.3 |
| 2018 | 713 | 331 | 382 | 93.8 | 988 | 40.2 |
| 2017 | 707 | 338 | 369 | 94.2 | 989 | 38.6 |
| 2016 | 682 | 334 | 348 | 94.8 | 989 | 35.8 |
| 2015 | 659 | 310 | 349 | 94.6 | 991 | 34.7 |
| 2014 | 622 | 286 | 336 | 95.8 | 994 | 33.8 |
| 2013 | 581 | 270 | 311 | 94.7 | 992 | 31.5 |
| 2012 | 616 | 274 | 342 | 93.7 | 979 | 33.4 |
| 2011 | 644 | 286 | 358 | 94 | 977 | 34.7 |
| 2010 | 707 | 322 | 385 | - | 978 | 36.7 |
| 2009 | 730 | 339 | 391 | - | 971 | 37.8 |
| 2008 | 735 | 349 | 386 | - | 971 | 38 |
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.