About the school
William Stimson Public School is located in South Western Sydney, specifically in the Fairfield group of schools. The school currently caters to a diverse population of 556 students, including 46 students in a Support Unit, with 82% of students from non-English speaking backgrounds and children representing over 43 different language backgrounds. The school aims to provide a broad, balanced, quality education with a strong focus on academic excellence, equity, and continuous improvement.
Learning Environment
The atmosphere at William Stimson Public School is one of safety, harmony, and commitment to high standards, emphasising academics, citizenship, leadership, sports, and the creative arts. The school's motto, 'I learn to live,' reflects its dedication to quality teaching and learning, particularly in key areas such as Literacy and Numeracy, Technology, and the Arts. The staff comprises highly trained and committed professionals who foster a culture of responsibility for learning among students and encourage parental involvement in education.
Values and Programs
The school has a strong Values Education Program embedded in its culture, promoting integrity, excellence, respect, responsibility, cooperation, care, fairness, and democracy. Special events throughout the year include Open Days, Multicultural Celebrations, and participation in various competitions and extracurricular activities, providing students with opportunities for holistic development. The Support Unit offers specialised programs, while all students can participate in a range of excursions to enhance their learning experience. Overall, the school nurtures a sense of social responsibility through community service initiatives.
Mission
Our school is a connected, consulted, collaborative community committed to providing inclusive, student-centred learning opportunities that ensure students continually improve and achieve their educational potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- William Stimson Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Prairiewood High School 658 m
- B Smithfield West Public School 1.2 km
- C Prairievale Public School 1.9 km
- D Westfields Sports High School 1.9 km
- E Bossley Park Public School 2.1 km
- F Fairfield West Public School 2.3 km
- G St Johns Park High School 2.4 km
- H Smithfield Public School 2.6 km
- I King Park Public School 2.8 km
- J Fairvale High School 3.0 km
- K Governor Philip King Public School 3.3 km
- L Bossley Park High School 3.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 459 (231 girls, 228 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 459
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 973 (percentile 34)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 45% / 28% / 19% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 132
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 77%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 37
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 52 |
| Year 1 | 53 |
| Year 2 | 59 |
| Year 3 | 67 |
| Year 4 | 77 |
| Year 5 | 75 |
| Year 6 | 76 |
| Total | 459 |
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 | 459 | 231 | 228 | - | 973 | 37 |
| 2024 | 504 | 253 | 251 | 90.6 | 970 | 38.3 |
| 2023 | 507 | 250 | 257 | 91.7 | 976 | 40.5 |
| 2022 | 522 | 259 | 263 | 87.6 | 977 | 38.8 |
| 2021 | 529 | 255 | 274 | 92.8 | 977 | 38.7 |
| 2020 | 530 | 250 | 280 | - | 981 | 38.7 |
| 2019 | 526 | 245 | 281 | 91.7 | 981 | 38.1 |
| 2018 | 560 | 258 | 302 | 92.6 | 980 | 39.1 |
| 2017 | 543 | 246 | 297 | 93.7 | 987 | 38.4 |
| 2016 | 541 | 246 | 295 | 93.7 | 994 | 37.3 |
| 2015 | 560 | 264 | 296 | 93.1 | 993 | 37.1 |
| 2014 | 558 | 281 | 277 | 94.8 | 996 | 37.3 |
| 2013 | 564 | 275 | 289 | 94 | 1008 | 38.8 |
| 2012 | 565 | 282 | 283 | 95.2 | 1004 | 38.6 |
| 2011 | 560 | 287 | 273 | 94.6 | 997 | 37.4 |
| 2010 | 553 | 287 | 266 | - | 996 | 34.1 |
| 2009 | 535 | 281 | 254 | - | 980 | 33.8 |
| 2008 | 540 | 279 | 261 | - | 980 | 33.1 |
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.