# Dapto Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 790 (2025)
- **Address**: 48-66 Sierra Drive, Horsley NSW 2530
- **Phone**: (02) 4261 2247
- **Website**: https://dapto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: dapto-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50036
- **Established**: 1875-08-01

## About

Dapto Public School is a well-established institution that has been providing quality education to generations in the Dapto community. Located at 48-66 Sierra Drive in Horsley, the school opened its new site in 2004, offering contemporary facilities that cater to a modern learning environment. It encourages cooperation between parents, caregivers, and the school to help every student achieve their academic potential and personal growth.

## Academic and Personal Growth
The school's mission focuses on teamwork to deliver outstanding academic outcomes, enriching programs in Creative and Performing Arts, and strong sports initiatives. Dapto Public School is part of the wider Dapto Learning Community, which aims to uplift academic achievements for all local students. This commitment is reflected in their focus on developing literacy and numeracy skills while providing a holistic educational approach that prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century.

## Facilities and Community Engagement
Dapto Public School features beautifully landscaped grounds, multiple sports courts, and playing areas. It has covered outdoor learning areas that serve as venues for various activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The staff is dedicated to fostering positive partnerships with families and providing tailored learning support for each student’s needs. The school embraces diversity and celebrates cultural inclusivity, promoting respect and cooperation among its students.

Through its programs and initiatives, Dapto Public School aims to nurture every child’s abilities, enabling them to become engaged and contributing members of society.

## Mission

At Dapto Public School we care. We endeavour to provide the best of education for all students in an environment which nurtures the individual.

Motto: "We work as a team."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 790 |
| 2024 | 775 |
| 2023 | 773 |
| 2022 | 750 |
| 2021 | 770 |
| 2020 | 744 |
| 2019 | 741 |
| 2018 | 713 |
| 2017 | 707 |
| 2016 | 682 |
| 2015 | 659 |
| 2014 | 622 |
| 2013 | 581 |
| 2012 | 616 |
| 2011 | 644 |
| 2010 | 707 |
| 2009 | 730 |
| 2008 | 735 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50036-dapto-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.