# Lakemba Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 428 (2025)
- **Address**: Alice St, Lakemba NSW 2195
- **Phone**: (02) 9759 8079
- **Website**: https://lakemba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: lakemba-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48567
- **Established**: 1869-04-01

## About

Lakemba Public School is situated in South Western Sydney and serves a community with a rich cultural diversity, with 98% of students coming from language backgrounds other than English. Families at the school speak over 40 languages, predominantly Arabic, Pakistani, Bengali, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. The school boasts a dedicated staff who collaborate to create quality, differentiated teaching and learning programs aimed at enhancing learning outcomes for all students.

## Teaching and Learning
The school focuses on future-oriented learning and engages students through quality teaching and assessment strategies, preparing them for productive lives in a fast-paced, technological world. High expectations are held for all students, supported by the school's values of respect, cooperation, and responsibility which contribute to a safe and nurturing learning environment. Wellbeing is prioritised, with initiatives such as the School as Community Centre (SaCC), established over ten years ago, to assist families with children in their early years.

## Community and Parental Engagement
Lakemba Public School fosters strong partnerships with families, believing that a collaborative approach is essential for a positive school culture. The school encourages parents to engage in their children’s education to ensure each student feels valued and supported. Moreover, the school prepares to introduce a Support Unit in 2026, further enhancing its commitment to inclusive education for students with additional needs.

Overall, Lakemba Public School is dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive community where every child can thrive.

## Mission

At our school, every student is supported to learn, grow and feel like they truly belong. We nurture every child’s unique strengths and help them reach their full potential in a caring, inclusive environment.

Motto: "Every child learns, grows and belongs."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 428 |
| 2024 | 427 |
| 2023 | 405 |
| 2022 | 397 |
| 2021 | 442 |
| 2020 | 457 |
| 2019 | 479 |
| 2018 | 482 |
| 2017 | 495 |
| 2016 | 510 |
| 2015 | 492 |
| 2014 | 471 |
| 2013 | 453 |
| 2012 | 404 |
| 2011 | 390 |
| 2010 | 375 |
| 2009 | 369 |
| 2008 | 368 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48567-lakemba-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.