Bathurst West Public School
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About the school
Bathurst West Public School is dedicated to developing and nurturing children, helping them reach their full potential and create happy childhood memories. Situated in spacious, well-maintained grounds, the school provides varied opportunities for students to achieve success. With focused and explicit learning programs across all curriculum areas, Bathurst West ensures positive growth for all students, including special-needs children and those in the Opportunity Class. The school upholds a strong student welfare strategy grounded in respect and responsibility, facilitated by experienced staff who foster a supportive and caring learning environment.
Cutting-edge technology is integrated into learning experiences, ensuring continuous growth in literacy and numeracy through a collaborative whole school strategy. Students are encouraged to explore their talents in the arts through involvement in the school band, opera house choirs, dance troupes, and art groups. The school prides itself on cultivating an inclusive atmosphere where children from diverse backgrounds feel safe and valued. The Parents and Citizens Association plays an active role in the school community, partnering closely with staff to achieve common goals. Bathurst West Public School stands as a pillar of the community, committed to inspiring each student to aim high and succeed academically and personally.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bathurst West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus 959 m
- B Bathurst Public School 1.5 km
- C Carenne School 1.8 km
- D Bathurst South Public School 2.6 km
- E Eglinton Public School 4.2 km
- F Kelso Public School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 515 (238 girls, 277 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 515
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 927 (percentile 17)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 53% / 24% / 15% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 127
- Indigenous students
- 25%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 35.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 52 |
| Year 1 | 77 |
| Year 2 | 79 |
| Year 3 | 70 |
| Year 4 | 84 |
| Year 5 | 83 |
| Year 6 | 70 |
| Total | 515 |
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 | 515 | 238 | 277 | - | 927 | 35.8 |
| 2024 | 552 | 257 | 295 | 88.6 | 937 | 35.6 |
| 2023 | 541 | 257 | 284 | 89.7 | 928 | 34.6 |
| 2022 | 533 | 254 | 279 | 86.4 | 925 | 34.8 |
| 2021 | 507 | 244 | 263 | 89.6 | 934 | 31.8 |
| 2020 | 502 | 238 | 264 | - | 939 | 32.8 |
| 2019 | 496 | 242 | 254 | 91.9 | 938 | 30.7 |
| 2018 | 475 | 231 | 244 | 93.1 | 942 | 30.7 |
| 2017 | 431 | 207 | 224 | 93.7 | 923 | 28.2 |
| 2016 | 412 | 197 | 215 | 93.5 | 919 | 28 |
| 2015 | 415 | 203 | 212 | 93.3 | 928 | 26.8 |
| 2014 | 396 | 186 | 210 | 94.6 | 925 | 25.5 |
| 2013 | 407 | 188 | 219 | 92.6 | 926 | 25.7 |
| 2012 | 388 | 179 | 209 | 93.5 | 936 | 25.6 |
| 2011 | 390 | 179 | 211 | 94 | 921 | 24.3 |
| 2010 | 372 | 167 | 205 | - | 921 | 23.4 |
| 2009 | 373 | 165 | 208 | - | 968 | 23.3 |
| 2008 | 373 | 163 | 210 | - | 968 | 22.8 |
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.