# Smithfield West Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 300 (2025)
- **Address**: Wetherill St, Wetherill Park NSW 2164
- **Phone**: (02) 9604 3161
- **Website**: https://smithfielw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: smithfielw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48155
- **Established**: 1964-01-01

## About

Smithfield West Public School is a dynamic primary school, proudly serving the Wetherill Park community for over 54 years. The school prides itself on providing a welcoming and supportive environment, built upon high expectations for all students. It strongly believes in fostering academic, social, and emotional development, celebrating the diverse cultural backgrounds of its students. Approximately 3 percent of the student body identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, while 79 percent come from a non-English speaking background, representing 25 different languages, with Arabic and Assyrian being the most prominent. Since July 2016, the school has seen a surge of humanitarian refugees from Syria and Iraq, constituting 21 percent of the population.

The teachers at Smithfield West are highly dedicated, ensuring that the specific needs of students are met, and include both experienced educators and those in the early stages of their careers. Situated on spacious grounds in south western Sydney, the school is part of the Fairfield Network of Schools and benefits from strong support from parents and the wider community. A commitment to ongoing school improvement enhances teaching quality and student engagement, enabling both teachers and students to excel. The school's supportive framework encourages every child to thrive as a confident, creative, and responsible learner, ready to face future challenges.

## Mission

Proudly serving the Wetherill Park community since 1964, we are a welcoming school committed to delivering quality public education in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Motto: "Deeds Not Words"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 300 |
| 2024 | 303 |
| 2023 | 307 |
| 2022 | 307 |
| 2021 | 309 |
| 2020 | 321 |
| 2019 | 312 |
| 2018 | 351 |
| 2017 | 334 |
| 2016 | 326 |
| 2015 | 320 |
| 2014 | 322 |
| 2013 | 320 |
| 2012 | 311 |
| 2011 | 302 |
| 2010 | 308 |
| 2009 | 339 |
| 2008 | 386 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48155-smithfield-west-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.