Doonside Public School
We guide and mentor every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Doonside Public School provides a solid foundation in student learning based on Quality Teaching and Learning practices, supported by a strong focus on student welfare. The staff are committed to positive reinforcement of desired student behaviours to maximise learning outcomes. With core values of fairness, truthfulness, courtesy, and respect embedded in the school culture, high expectations for student learning and attendance foster a positive learning environment. The school encourages regular communication between home and classroom, with a commitment to student achievements and celebrations.
Doonside Public School offers educational opportunities from Preschool to Year 6, promoting a collaborative atmosphere through open relationships with parents and community members. The school includes two support classes and Wingarra, the regional Aboriginal preschool. Students are encouraged to develop their talents in creative and performance arts, as well as in cultural and sporting activities.
The school environment nurtures students to be Safe, Respectful, Responsible Learners. With a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and a diverse student body representing various cultural backgrounds, the school is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning experience for every child. This commitment is further reflected in the extensive range of extracurricular activities designed to enrich the students' educational journey.
Mission
Doonside Public School is dedicated to guiding and mentoring every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Doonside Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Crawford Public School 1.1 km
- B Doonside High School 1.1 km
- C Marayong South Public School 1.4 km
- D Blacktown West Public School 2.2 km
- E Marayong Public School 2.5 km
- F Rooty Hill Public School 2.8 km
- G Glendenning Public School 3.0 km
- H Eastern Creek Public School 3.0 km
- I Walters Road Public School 3.0 km
- J Evans High School 3.0 km
- K Rooty Hill High School 3.1 km
- L Plumpton House School 3.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 258 (109 girls, 149 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 258
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 900 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 61% / 23% / 12% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 149
- Indigenous students
- 22%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 65%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 22.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Year 1 | 34 |
| Year 2 | 36 |
| Year 3 | 35 |
| Year 4 | 40 |
| Year 5 | 39 |
| Year 6 | 31 |
| Total | 258 |
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 | 258 | 109 | 149 | - | 900 | 22.7 |
| 2024 | 263 | 102 | 161 | 85.1 | 916 | 22.7 |
| 2023 | 277 | 116 | 161 | 85.8 | 918 | 23.1 |
| 2022 | 274 | 118 | 156 | 84.3 | 910 | 21.6 |
| 2021 | 280 | 135 | 145 | 90 | 905 | 19.1 |
| 2020 | 268 | 130 | 138 | - | 917 | 19.9 |
| 2019 | 269 | 133 | 136 | 88.3 | 918 | 21.1 |
| 2018 | 280 | 133 | 147 | 88.5 | 920 | 21.7 |
| 2017 | 243 | 117 | 126 | 90.9 | 903 | 18 |
| 2016 | 224 | 103 | 121 | 89.9 | 900 | 16.9 |
| 2015 | 208 | 96 | 112 | 89.8 | 886 | 14.2 |
| 2014 | 186 | 82 | 104 | 90.5 | 885 | 15.1 |
| 2013 | 173 | 83 | 90 | 90.7 | 879 | 18.2 |
| 2012 | 173 | 75 | 98 | 90.7 | 845 | 18.2 |
| 2011 | 155 | 66 | 89 | 91.3 | 850 | 14.5 |
| 2010 | 162 | 76 | 86 | - | 816 | 13.3 |
| 2009 | 177 | 77 | 100 | - | 842 | 14.4 |
| 2008 | 171 | 75 | 96 | - | 842 | 13.4 |
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.