# Lakelands Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 370 (2025)
- **Address**: Lakelands Drive, Dapto NSW 2530
- **Phone**: (02) 4261 1540
- **Website**: https://lakelands-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: lakelands-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50039
- **Established**: 1961-01-01

## About

Lakelands Public School is a community school located in the Dapto area, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where caring and professional teachers strive to achieve quality outcomes for all students. Each child is encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and learning.

## Learning Environment
The school's relaxed atmosphere embraces the five C's of Citizenship: Care, Courtesy, Consideration, Commitment, and Co-operation. This ethos ensures that all members of the school community can participate successfully in their educational journey.

Lakelands Public School is situated on eight hectares of picturesque land, surrounded by residential homes, fostering a welcoming and friendly culture. The school's state-of-the-art facilities include refurbished classrooms equipped with Interactive Whiteboards and Video Conferencing technology, along with a recently enhanced playground featuring climbing equipment, a sandpit, a toy-car play area, and a giant chess board.

## Community Engagement
Strong links with the community are maintained through an active Parent and Citizens Association and collaboration with other schools in the Dapto Learning Community. These partnerships aid in smooth transitions for students entering Kindergarten and High School, as well as fostering idea and resource sharing.

Additionally, leadership programs within the school promote individual and civic responsibility, contributing to Lakelands Public School's excellent reputation. Overall, the school embodies a commitment to student well-being, growth, and lifelong learning.

## Mission

Lakelands Public School is a community school with caring, professional teachers dedicated to achieving quality outcomes in all areas, for all students.

Motto: "Learning for life in a caring environment"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 370 |
| 2024 | 362 |
| 2023 | 355 |
| 2022 | 343 |
| 2021 | 334 |
| 2020 | 339 |
| 2019 | 327 |
| 2018 | 319 |
| 2017 | 307 |
| 2016 | 318 |
| 2015 | 299 |
| 2014 | 312 |
| 2013 | 290 |
| 2012 | 290 |
| 2011 | 304 |
| 2010 | 279 |
| 2009 | 291 |
| 2008 | 300 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50039-lakelands-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.