Dalmeny Public School

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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

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%
Indigenous students
3%
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.

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