About the school
Dalmeny Public School is a coeducational public primary school located in Prestons, South Western Sydney. Established in 2003, it features attractive and spacious grounds, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. Committed to quality education, the school promotes an active partnership among students, parents, and teachers, ensuring that every student is known, valued, and cared for.
Diverse Community
The school serves a diverse student body, with 70% of students coming from language backgrounds other than English. This rich cultural diversity is celebrated within the curriculum, which includes perspectives from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories. The community consists of students from 81 different countries and over 60 language groups, enriching the learning experience.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Dalmeny Public School offers a balanced curriculum encompassing the six Key Learning Areas: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and Its Environment, Creative and Practical Arts, and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. The school emphasises early learning, literacy, numeracy, and technology, employing evidence-based teaching practices to engage students deeply in their learning.
Student Support
The school caters to the needs of all students, including those with learning difficulties and gifted learners. With tailored learning programs and strong student welfare approaches, Dalmeny Public School aims to develop students' self-discipline, communication, and problem-solving skills. The school's commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by its success in various sporting, artistic, and environmental program participations.
Dalmeny Public School actively fosters a warm and inclusive community, preparing students to become confident, well-rounded global citizens.
Mission
In partnership with our community we promote quality teaching and learning opportunities in a safe, respectful, supportive and inclusive environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Dalmeny Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Prestons Public School 1.7 km
- B Casula High School 2.1 km
- C Lurnea High School 2.4 km
- D Glenfield Park School 2.4 km
- E Campbell House School 2.5 km
- F Lurnea Public School 2.5 km
- G Ajuga School 2.5 km
- H John Edmondson High School 2.6 km
- I Hoxton Park Public School 2.6 km
- J Edmondson Park Public School 2.6 km
- K Miller High School 2.8 km
- L Miller Public School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 671 (298 girls, 373 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 671
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1012 (percentile 52)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 31% / 32% / 25% / 13%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 97
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 74%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 52.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 74 |
| Year 1 | 86 |
| Year 2 | 100 |
| Year 3 | 87 |
| Year 4 | 106 |
| Year 5 | 98 |
| Year 6 | 120 |
| Total | 671 |
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 | 671 | 298 | 373 | - | 1012 | 52.3 |
| 2024 | 733 | 334 | 399 | 88.4 | 1009 | 50.3 |
| 2023 | 797 | 355 | 442 | 89.5 | 1016 | 52.6 |
| 2022 | 853 | 377 | 476 | 86.3 | 1010 | 55.1 |
| 2021 | 936 | 415 | 521 | 90.8 | 1006 | 57.1 |
| 2020 | 987 | 441 | 546 | - | 1007 | 59.4 |
| 2019 | 1,053 | 476 | 577 | 91.4 | 1008 | 60.1 |
| 2018 | 1,017 | 452 | 565 | 92.7 | 1008 | 59.4 |
| 2017 | 1,016 | 469 | 547 | 93 | 1006 | 57.4 |
| 2016 | 1,015 | 469 | 546 | 93.4 | 1011 | 56.2 |
| 2015 | 1,004 | 463 | 541 | 93.6 | 1018 | 56.6 |
| 2014 | 990 | 453 | 537 | 95 | 1019 | 55.7 |
| 2013 | 967 | 444 | 523 | 94.8 | 1018 | 54.8 |
| 2012 | 938 | 428 | 510 | 93.8 | 1034 | 54.1 |
| 2011 | 927 | 415 | 512 | 94.2 | 1036 | 52.7 |
| 2010 | 855 | 381 | 474 | - | 1036 | 49.1 |
| 2009 | 818 | 369 | 449 | - | 1025 | 46.6 |
| 2008 | 788 | 365 | 423 | - | 1025 | 44.9 |
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.