# Wollongong West Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 243 (2025)
- **Address**: Crown St West, Wollongong NSW 2500
- **Phone**: (02) 4229 2096
- **Website**: https://wollongwst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: wollongwst-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49949
- **Established**: 1925-01-01

## About

Wollongong West Public School is a vibrant and dynamic primary school that has proudly served the West Wollongong community for over 95 years. The school fosters a culture of equity and excellence, empowering students to become resilient, creative, and curious global citizens. Diversity is celebrated, with 9% of students identifying as Aboriginal and 49% learning English as an Additional Language/Dialect, reflecting the rich blend of cultures in the community. 

## Inclusive Education
The school is committed to inclusivity, providing support for students with diverse learning needs through four specialised support classes. Furthermore, a localised wellbeing framework has been established to create a positive, therapeutic, and trauma-informed learning environment where all children can connect, succeed, and thrive.

## Academic Excellence
Literacy and numeracy outcomes are a priority at Wollongong West Public School, which is recognised as a NAPLAN over-achieving school. The small class sizes and additional educators in each classroom allow for personalised learning experiences that cater to the unique needs of every child. The curriculum is comprehensive, including a broad range of educational programs across all key learning areas.

## Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular opportunities are abundant, with students participating in choir, dance troupes, sporting gala days, and public speaking competitions. The school's strong instructional leadership program supports teachers' professional growth and the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices.

## Community Engagement
Wollongong West Public School is an active member of the Wollongong Community of Schools, emphasising the importance of collaboration with the wider community, including the Parents & Citizens Association and local organisations. The school prides itself on being a welcoming place where every child and their family is known, valued, and cared for.

## Mission

Wollongong West Public School where every child and their family is known, valued and cared for.

Motto: "Only our best will do."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 243 |
| 2024 | 232 |
| 2023 | 214 |
| 2022 | 191 |
| 2021 | 193 |
| 2020 | 201 |
| 2019 | 181 |
| 2018 | 214 |
| 2017 | 229 |
| 2016 | 238 |
| 2015 | 244 |
| 2014 | 211 |
| 2013 | 204 |
| 2012 | 193 |
| 2011 | 220 |
| 2010 | 238 |
| 2009 | 202 |
| 2008 | 184 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49949-wollongong-west-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.