# Manly West Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 761 (2025)
- **Address**: Griffith St, Balgowlah NSW 2093
- **Phone**: (02) 9948 2257
- **Website**: https://manlywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: manlywest-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47697
- **Established**: 1922-07-01

## About

Manly West Public School is a large primary school located in the heart of Balgowlah on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The school prides itself on delivering excellent academic, sporting, and creative arts programs, ensuring all students partake in high-quality teaching and learning activities within a safe and secure environment. The school cultivates strong partnerships among students, staff, parents, and the wider community, with an active P&C that supports various school initiatives, including the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program.

With a vision for all students to reach their full potential, Manly West PS promotes a respectful and challenging learning environment, fostering critical and creative thinking and lifelong learning. The school focuses on high-impact teaching strategies aligned with the School Excellence Plan, providing a broad curriculum and extensive extra-curricular opportunities, which have established a renowned reputation in music and band.

Moreover, the school emphasises student wellbeing through programs like Positive Behaviour Engaging Learners (PBEL), which encourages respect, responsibility, and aspiration. Other wellbeing initiatives, such as The Anxiety Project, aim to build resilience among students. The school boasts beautiful outdoor facilities and modern teaching resources that inspire learning.

Manly West Public School is also a member of the Northern Beaches Learning Alliance, reinforcing its commitment to educational excellence and community engagement. Families are encouraged to actively participate in school life, fostering a strong sense of belonging and support for every student. The school's holistic approach to education prepares students to thrive not just academically but as active, healthy contributors to society.

## Mission

Manly West Public School is a school that proudly serves our Balgowlah community. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

Motto: "Respect, Responsibility, Aspire"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 761 |
| 2024 | 811 |
| 2023 | 820 |
| 2022 | 857 |
| 2021 | 856 |
| 2020 | 866 |
| 2019 | 871 |
| 2018 | 866 |
| 2017 | 860 |
| 2016 | 868 |
| 2015 | 841 |
| 2014 | 817 |
| 2013 | 831 |
| 2012 | 823 |
| 2011 | 763 |
| 2010 | 726 |
| 2009 | 703 |
| 2008 | 632 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47697-manly-west-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.