# Homebush West Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 424 (2025)
- **Address**: 20 Exeter Road, Homebush West NSW 2140
- **Phone**: (02) 9746 9304
- **Website**: https://homebushw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: homebushw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47789
- **Established**: 1912-08-01

## About

Homebush West Public School is a cohesive and inclusive institution that provides a dynamic, caring, and safe learning environment for students from diverse cultural, language, and socio-economic backgrounds. The school's primary purpose is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be active, informed citizens in a changing world. Core values such as quality, integrity, responsibility, citizenship, respect, and community participation are central to the school's ethos, evident in its student outcomes, strong well-being processes, and the professionalism of its staff.

As a 'Centre for Excellence', Homebush West Public School has been recognised for its commitment to quality teaching through various initiatives, including the Federal National Partnerships and the Smarter Schools Teacher Quality initiative, which have significantly improved student outcomes. The school prioritises Literacy, Numeracy, Curriculum and Assessment, and 21st Century Learning, while also emphasising the Creative and Performing Arts. Students participate in regional and state performances, and the school promotes healthy living through programs like Live Life Well.

Moreover, Homebush West Public School ensures that every student learns to play a musical instrument, with numerous opportunities for instrumental tuition. The school also offers a Middle School program for Years 5 and 6 and a Community Language program in Chinese. A variety of extra-curricular activities, including Maths Olympiad and interschool sports, enrich the students' educational experience. The school has strong ties with local high schools and preschools, enhancing its reputation and impact in the community. It is committed to personalising learning pathways for each child to build a sturdy foundation for lifelong learning.

## Mission

At Homebush West Public School, students are nurtured, inspired and challenged in their learning. Joy is at the heart of all we do. As they grow, every student becomes an increasingly expert learner—confident, creative and equipped with the skills and understandings to make sense of their world and contribute to their community with voice and agency.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 424 |
| 2024 | 469 |
| 2023 | 538 |
| 2022 | 562 |
| 2021 | 577 |
| 2020 | 576 |
| 2019 | 581 |
| 2018 | 565 |
| 2017 | 555 |
| 2016 | 514 |
| 2015 | 499 |
| 2014 | 480 |
| 2013 | 406 |
| 2012 | 381 |
| 2011 | 394 |
| 2010 | 371 |
| 2009 | 348 |
| 2008 | 339 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47789-homebush-west-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.