About the school
Crawford Public School is a large, well-resourced public school located in Doonside, Western Sydney, currently serving 485 students. The school embraces diversity, with a significant portion of its student body comprising those from Non-English speaking backgrounds and Indigenous Australian heritage. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) School, Crawford Public School is dedicated to fostering a supportive educational environment where respect, community involvement, and sound management practices are fundamental. The school nurtures SAFE RESPECTFUL LEARNERS, aiming to achieve excellence and equity in education through active participation and personal achievement.
Academic and Extracurricular Programs
Crawford Public School offers a varied curriculum that includes Creative Arts, Sports, and Technology, supported by modern educational tools such as Interactive Whiteboards, mobile laptops, and a computer lab. This focus on quality teaching and learning experiences encourages students to take initiative in their learning journey while fostering partnerships with families and the broader community. The school's transition programs also connect students with neighbouring schools, ensuring a smooth move from preschool to primary and from primary to secondary education.
Commitment to Wellbeing and Inclusion
At the core of Crawford Public School’s mission is a commitment to student wellbeing and an inclusive environment. The school strives to ensure that each student feels safe, supported, and engaged with their learning. This approach includes the incorporation of trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning, aiming to nurture confident and resilient learners.
Crawford Public School acknowledges the Dharug people as the Traditional Custodians of the land, respecting their Elders past, present, and emerging, while recognising the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Mission
At Crawford Public School, we strive for students to feel welcome, safe and supported in an inclusive environment. Our vision is for a collaborative whole school community that holds high expectations of each other to engage our learners to achieve their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Crawford Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Doonside High School 496 m
- B Doonside Public School 1.1 km
- C Marayong South Public School 1.6 km
- D Glendenning Public School 2.0 km
- E Quakers Hill Public School 2.5 km
- F Marayong Public School 2.5 km
- G William Dean Public School 2.5 km
- H Plumpton House School 2.6 km
- I Blacktown West Public School 2.8 km
- J Plumpton Public School 2.9 km
- K Marayong Heights Public School 2.9 km
- L Rooty Hill Public School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 387 (196 girls, 191 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 387
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 914 (percentile 14)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 55% / 26% / 14% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 147
- Indigenous students
- 23%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 49%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 36.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 59 |
| Year 1 | 58 |
| Year 2 | 46 |
| Year 3 | 60 |
| Year 4 | 54 |
| Year 5 | 54 |
| Year 6 | 56 |
| Total | 387 |
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 | 387 | 196 | 191 | - | 914 | 36.1 |
| 2024 | 414 | 213 | 201 | 85 | 905 | 36.2 |
| 2023 | 437 | 213 | 224 | 86.8 | 914 | 36.9 |
| 2022 | 447 | 209 | 238 | 83.3 | 910 | 37.8 |
| 2021 | 461 | 208 | 253 | 89.3 | 911 | 38.1 |
| 2020 | 472 | 205 | 267 | - | 914 | 37.3 |
| 2019 | 468 | 215 | 253 | 89.6 | 919 | 37.1 |
| 2018 | 504 | 235 | 269 | 90.6 | 898 | 32.5 |
| 2017 | 479 | 232 | 247 | 90 | 893 | 30.2 |
| 2016 | 479 | 233 | 246 | 89.4 | 888 | 29.2 |
| 2015 | 484 | 223 | 261 | 91.4 | 896 | 29.6 |
| 2014 | 467 | 214 | 253 | 90.8 | 904 | 28.6 |
| 2013 | 486 | 228 | 258 | 91.2 | 901 | 29.5 |
| 2012 | 512 | 239 | 273 | 90.8 | 915 | 33.5 |
| 2011 | 520 | 244 | 276 | 93.3 | 920 | 32.7 |
| 2010 | 559 | 263 | 296 | - | 925 | 35.5 |
| 2009 | 578 | 277 | 301 | - | 934 | 37.1 |
| 2008 | 634 | 305 | 329 | - | 934 | 38.9 |
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.