# Westmead Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 717 (2025)
- **Address**: Hawkesbury Rd, Westmead NSW 2145
- **Phone**: (02) 9635 7793
- **Website**: https://westmead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: westmead-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47814
- **Established**: 1917-04-01

## About

Westmead Public School is a large multicultural school located in Westmead, serving a student population of 1,635 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Notably, 98% of the students come from a language background other than English. The school has garnered an outstanding reputation within the community for its excellence in student academic achievement. The highly motivated students benefit from a dynamic learning environment fostered by a dedicated staff committed to continuous improvement.

## Learning Environment
The school is known for providing a safe and positive learning atmosphere that nurtures literacy, numeracy, student wellbeing, sports, and the creative and performing arts. Technology is meaningfully integrated into the classrooms, preparing students as lifelong learners.

## Community Engagement
Westmead Public School actively collaborates with the wider community, ensuring that parents are included, informed, and engaged in their children's education. The faculty works alongside families to co-design learning plans that cater to the individual needs of each student, further supporting their academic and emotional growth.

## Upcoming Developments
As part of a broader initiative from the NSW Government, there are plans for a significant upgrade to the school facilities, aimed to accommodate future needs for the growing Westmead community. The completion of this redevelopment is projected for Day 1 Term 1 2028, ensuring that the school remains a cornerstone of public education in the region.

## Mission

We are committed to ensuring every student is known, valued and cared for. At Westmead PS your child will be supported to thrive academically, social-emotionally and to develop their skills in the sporting and creative domains.

Motto: "Every student known, valued and cared for."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 717 |
| 2024 | 750 |
| 2023 | 865 |
| 2022 | 1,065 |
| 2021 | 1,227 |
| 2020 | 1,464 |
| 2019 | 1,638 |
| 2018 | 1,653 |
| 2017 | 1,499 |
| 2016 | 1,271 |
| 2015 | 1,203 |
| 2014 | 1,190 |
| 2013 | 1,090 |
| 2012 | 1,037 |
| 2011 | 970 |
| 2010 | 907 |
| 2009 | 915 |
| 2008 | 923 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47814-westmead-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.