# Bankstown West Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 317 (2025)
- **Address**: William St, Bankstown NSW 2200
- **Phone**: (02) 9790 6158
- **Website**: https://bankstownw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bankstownw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48578
- **Established**: 1931-05-01

## About

Bankstown West Public School takes pride in its engaged students, quality teachers, harmonious community, and spacious grounds. The learning and wellbeing of students is the prime concern, and the school nurtures active, resilient, successful learners through high-quality, evidence-based teaching that focuses on innovation and community engagement. It provides quality instruction across all key learning areas and participates in rigorous programs that support literacy and numeracy. The school has particular strengths in technology, creative arts, and sport programs, along with strong transition programs that ensure a smooth introduction to school life. Community language classes in Vietnamese and Arabic, a school readiness program for preschoolers, and before- and after-school care are also offered. 

Individual needs are addressed, with additional support provided by English as an Additional Language (EAL/D) teachers, Learning and Support teachers, and enrichment programs for talented students in various disciplines. Teachers engage in regular professional development to maintain world-class skills and knowledge, aiming to deliver the highest standard of education to students representing over 30 different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. 

The school instills core values of respect, responsibility, and commitment, preparing students for productive lives beyond primary school. Continuous and exceptional academic improvement is evidenced through NAPLAN results, and the school has been publicly recognised for its achievements. Overall, Bankstown West Public School fosters a warm, supportive environment where students feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their potential.

## Mission

To focus on the development of the whole child's academic excellence, social-emotional growth, creativity, and well-being.

Motto: "Respect, Responsibility, Success."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 317 |
| 2024 | 320 |
| 2023 | 316 |
| 2022 | 325 |
| 2021 | 353 |
| 2020 | 335 |
| 2019 | 345 |
| 2018 | 313 |
| 2017 | 306 |
| 2016 | 296 |
| 2015 | 273 |
| 2014 | 222 |
| 2013 | 223 |
| 2012 | 234 |
| 2011 | 227 |
| 2010 | 212 |
| 2009 | 195 |
| 2008 | 216 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48578-bankstown-west-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.