# Smithfield Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Preschool to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 517 (2025)
- **Address**: 20 O'Connell Street, Smithfield NSW 2164
- **Phone**: (02) 9604 5475
- **Website**: https://smithfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: smithfield-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48154
- **Established**: 1850-07-01

## About

Smithfield Public School was established in 1850 and aims to provide an inclusive learning environment within a culturally diverse community, encouraging every student to reach their full learning potential. The school's motto, 'Strive for the Best,' encapsulates its ethos, promoting values of honesty, fairness, cooperation, care, and excellence. Smithfield Public School offers a range of strong academic, creative, social, and sporting programs for students from Preschool to Year 6. This includes a selective Opportunity Class for gifted and talented students, programs for those with disabilities, and an Early Intervention Program for preschool children with additional needs.

Quality Learning programs are facilitated by qualified teachers in well-resourced classrooms where technology is easily accessible. The school offers language programs in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese while providing strong support for English as a Second Language learners and those requiring learning assistance. Leadership development is encouraged through a Student Representative Council. 

The school is dedicated to student wellbeing, and it features excellent resources including a fully equipped preschool and spacious grounds dedicated for play. The vision of the Smithfield Public School community is to create a dynamic, nurturing learning environment based on collaboration, respect, equity, and trust, preparing students to contribute positively to society. With a focus on empowering students, Smithfield Public School fosters an atmosphere where every individual is respected and valued, ensuring children feel safe, included, and confident.

## Mission

Smithfield Public School is home to a vibrant and dynamic learning community. Our professional and highly skilled teachers take pride in delivering an excellent education in a warm and caring environment.

Motto: "Strive for the Best"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 517 |
| 2024 | 530 |
| 2023 | 551 |
| 2022 | 547 |
| 2021 | 584 |
| 2020 | 594 |
| 2019 | 600 |
| 2018 | 579 |
| 2017 | 540 |
| 2016 | 517 |
| 2015 | 479 |
| 2014 | 474 |
| 2013 | 453 |
| 2012 | 424 |
| 2011 | 441 |
| 2010 | 427 |
| 2009 | 436 |
| 2008 | 470 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48154-smithfield-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.