# Lane Cove West Public School

Lane Cove West Public School is a NSW government primary school in Lane Cove, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 474 (2025)
- **Address**: Avalon Ave, Lane Cove NSW 2066
- **Phone**: (02) 9427 4743
- **Website**: https://lanecovew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: lanecovew-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47617
- **Established**: 1951-01-01

## About

Lane Cove West Public School provides a positive and inclusive environment that prepares students to become lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The school fosters a strong sense of community, supported by an active parent body that enhances the positive school culture and facilitates access to quality resources and technology. Key facilities include play equipment, a synthetic oval, covered walkways, and interactive whiteboards.

The teaching programs at Lane Cove West focus on literacy and numeracy, with student achievement in NAPLAN consistently surpassing state averages. The school employs specialist staff to offer Physical Education, Creative Arts, and Mandarin, ensuring a well-rounded education. Support for students with additional learning needs is integrated into the school's philosophy, complemented by the Positive Behaviour Engaged Learners program that promotes wellbeing.

Performing arts play a significant role in the school's identity, with opportunities for students to engage in dance, music, drama, band, choir, chess, debating, and public speaking. Performances at prestigious venues like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Town Hall are highlights of the school year, alongside the much-anticipated annual school musical, which showcases the talents of both students and staff.

The school maintains a strong connection with the local community through participation in local festivals, environmental projects, and public speaking events, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing active and engaged citizens.

## Mission

At Lane Cove West Public School, teachers, students and parents collaborate to create an educational foundation to allow students to achieve success and to thrive in all aspects of life. Every student is supported to develop their cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual self through engaging activities that promote diversity, resilience, empathy, kindness and require students to be reflective learners.

Motto: "A vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to ensuring every student reaches their full potential."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 474 |
| 2024 | 483 |
| 2023 | 514 |
| 2022 | 531 |
| 2021 | 569 |
| 2020 | 605 |
| 2019 | 613 |
| 2018 | 589 |
| 2017 | 588 |
| 2016 | 579 |
| 2015 | 595 |
| 2014 | 576 |
| 2013 | 567 |
| 2012 | 540 |
| 2011 | 485 |
| 2010 | 435 |
| 2009 | 379 |
| 2008 | 327 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47617-lane-cove-west-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.