# Darlington Public School

Darlington Public School is a NSW government primary school in Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Preschool to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 147 (2025)
- **Address**: Golden Grove St, Chippendale NSW 2008
- **Phone**: (02) 9516 2300
- **Website**: https://darlington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: darlington-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 45323
- **Established**: 1878-03-01

## About

Darlington Public School is an inner city school that caters to the communities of Chippendale, Darlington, and parts of Redfern. The school strives to be a centre for learning, enjoyment, and cultural enrichment, emphasizing its commitment to meet the diverse academic, social, cultural, and physical needs of all students. Respect, justice, and equality are the core values guiding the school, helping students develop into independent citizens and contributors to a democratic society.

## Academic Excellence
At Darlington Public School, a focus on cooperative learning, positive behaviour, and friendships is nurtured through various mediums such as sport, dance, drama, music, and debating. The school employs quality teaching practices, with programs designed to develop essential academic skills in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking, ensuring that each child's talents and interests are recognized and fostered. 

## A Supportive Community
With a philosophy of inclusivity, 94% of students report a strong sense of belonging, reflecting the school’s dedication to creating a safe and nurturing environment. The school champions diversity, celebrating the unique qualities each child brings to the community. By encouraging a culture of high expectations, the teachers promote creativity, curiosity, resilience, and emotional intelligence in their students, preparing them for the future with confidence. 

## Facilities and Opportunities
Darlington Public School features newly upgraded facilities that support modern learning standards. Students benefit from a wide array of extracurricular opportunities across STEM, the arts, sports, and leadership, igniting imaginations and fostering growth in a dynamic inner-city environment. Every child at Darlington is invited to explore their potential and participate fully in their education within a vibrant, caring community.

## Mission

**Mission statement**: 'Darlington Public School is a centre for learning, enjoyment and cultural enrichment.'

Motto: "Every child is known, valued, and inspired."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 147 |
| 2024 | 146 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2022 | 137 |
| 2021 | 136 |
| 2020 | 163 |
| 2019 | 206 |
| 2018 | 228 |
| 2017 | 234 |
| 2016 | 228 |
| 2015 | 238 |
| 2014 | 244 |
| 2013 | 244 |
| 2012 | 236 |
| 2011 | 246 |
| 2010 | 249 |
| 2009 | 238 |
| 2008 | 214 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/45323-darlington-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.