# Crawford Public School

Crawford Public School is a NSW government primary school in Doonside, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 387 (2025)
- **Address**: Power St, Doonside NSW 2767
- **Phone**: (02) 9621 7988
- **Website**: https://crawford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: crawford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50790
- **Established**: 1977-01-01

## About

Crawford Public School is a large, well-resourced public school located in Doonside, Western Sydney, currently serving 485 students. The school embraces diversity, with a significant portion of its student body comprising those from Non-English speaking backgrounds and Indigenous Australian heritage. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) School, Crawford Public School is dedicated to fostering a supportive educational environment where respect, community involvement, and sound management practices are fundamental. The school nurtures SAFE RESPECTFUL LEARNERS, aiming to achieve excellence and equity in education through active participation and personal achievement.

## Academic and Extracurricular Programs
Crawford Public School offers a varied curriculum that includes Creative Arts, Sports, and Technology, supported by modern educational tools such as Interactive Whiteboards, mobile laptops, and a computer lab. This focus on quality teaching and learning experiences encourages students to take initiative in their learning journey while fostering partnerships with families and the broader community. The school's transition programs also connect students with neighbouring schools, ensuring a smooth move from preschool to primary and from primary to secondary education.

## Commitment to Wellbeing and Inclusion
At the core of Crawford Public School’s mission is a commitment to student wellbeing and an inclusive environment. The school strives to ensure that each student feels safe, supported, and engaged with their learning. This approach includes the incorporation of trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning, aiming to nurture confident and resilient learners.

Crawford Public School acknowledges the Dharug people as the Traditional Custodians of the land, respecting their Elders past, present, and emerging, while recognising the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

## Mission

At Crawford Public School, we strive for students to feel welcome, safe and supported in an inclusive environment. Our vision is for a collaborative whole school community that holds high expectations of each other to engage our learners to achieve their full potential.

Motto: "SAFE RESPECTFUL LEARNERS"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 387 |
| 2024 | 414 |
| 2023 | 437 |
| 2022 | 447 |
| 2021 | 461 |
| 2020 | 472 |
| 2019 | 468 |
| 2018 | 504 |
| 2017 | 479 |
| 2016 | 479 |
| 2015 | 484 |
| 2014 | 467 |
| 2013 | 486 |
| 2012 | 512 |
| 2011 | 520 |
| 2010 | 559 |
| 2009 | 578 |
| 2008 | 634 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50790-crawford-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.