# Arncliffe West Infants School

Arncliffe West Infants School is a NSW government infants school in Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Infants School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Preschool to Year 2
- **Enrolments**: 86 (2025)
- **Address**: Loftus St, Arncliffe NSW 2205
- **Phone**: (02) 9567 7062
- **Website**: https://arncliffew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: arncliffew-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48586
- **Established**: 1912-07-01

## About

# Arncliffe West Infants School Profile

Arncliffe West Infants School focuses on educating students from Preschool to Year 2 in a nurturing and supportive environment. The school recognises and celebrates the diversity of its population, ensuring all students feel safe and included from their very first day. The comprehensive Early Childhood Education program is designed to support the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child, helping them reach their personal best through high-quality teaching and learning programs.

## Community Engagement

The school emphasises strong partnerships with families and the local community to foster mutual understanding in an atmosphere of respect and trust. All school programs promote inclusivity, ensuring they are non-sexist and non-racist, focusing on the positive contributions each individual can make to society. The children are encouraged to develop essential skills that lead to a lifelong love of learning and resilience.

## Educational Approach

Students at Arncliffe West Infants School benefit from a wide range of subjects and activities that empower them to discover their passions while developing a strong foundation in academic, social, and emotional skills. The commitment to personalised support ensures that every child's learning experience is tailored to their individual needs, with a dedicated team of teachers and learning support staff helping families co-design learning plans.

By creating a culture that values friendship, respect, and effort, Arncliffe West Infants School prepares its students to be confident, well-rounded individuals within the school community and beyond.

## Mission

Arncliffe West Infants School gives children the best start to their education. Together, we create an inclusive and supportive environment where the joy of learning is shared by all.

Motto: "Grow in Friendship"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 86 |
| 2024 | 113 |
| 2023 | 120 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2021 | 117 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2019 | 148 |
| 2018 | 116 |
| 2017 | 89 |
| 2016 | 74 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2012 | 91 |
| 2011 | 88 |
| 2010 | 80 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2008 | 56 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48586-arncliffe-west-infants-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.