# Carlingford West Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 1,636 (2025)
- **Address**: Felton Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
- **Phone**: (02) 9871 7187
- **Website**: https://carlingfow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
- **Email**: carlingfow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47753
- **Established**: 1967-01-01

## About

Carlingford West Public School provides quality learning programs in a caring, supportive and challenging learning environment. Special emphasis is placed on the development of literacy and numeracy skills. The school reflects a high degree of community involvement and support of its programs, encouraging students to become self-disciplined, caring and responsible citizens in a multicultural society by using the 'You Can Do It!' keys to success - confidence, resilience, persistence, organisation and getting along. 

The school is committed to nurturing cultural and linguistic diversity, implementing culturally inclusive programs that foster tolerance, cultural identity, and a celebration of academic excellence among all students. Carlingford West sets high standards and regularly evaluates progress toward achieving them. 

The school has strong partnerships with Macquarie University, James Ruse Agricultural High School, and Cumberland High School, enhancing its educational offerings. Carlingford West is a comprehensive school that balances sport and creative arts to create well-rounded learners. It focuses on developing the whole child, supported by a staff dedicated to community involvement. The school's vision is 'Fulfilling Potential, Achieving Excellence,' and it maintains a strong commitment to exploring and developing facilities that provide opportunities for students to achieve their personal goals. 

Located at Felton Rd, Carlingford, the school's motto is 'Only Our Best'.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We value respect, curiosity and teamwork, ensuring students feel valued and inspired to learn.

Motto: "Only Our Best"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,636 |
| 2024 | 1,741 |
| 2023 | 1,817 |
| 2022 | 1,874 |
| 2021 | 1,760 |
| 2020 | 1,678 |
| 2019 | 1,528 |
| 2018 | 1,359 |
| 2017 | 1,200 |
| 2016 | 1,050 |
| 2015 | 916 |
| 2014 | 851 |
| 2013 | 826 |
| 2012 | 775 |
| 2011 | 714 |
| 2010 | 712 |
| 2009 | 681 |
| 2008 | 685 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47753-carlingford-west-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.