# Doonside Public School

Doonside 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**: Preschool to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 258 (2025)
- **Address**: Doonside Public School 367 Kildare Rd, Doonside NSW 2767
- **Phone**: (02) 9622 3575
- **Website**: https://doonside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: doonside-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50791
- **Established**: 1937-01-01

## About

Doonside Public School provides a solid foundation in student learning based on Quality Teaching and Learning practices, supported by a strong focus on student welfare. The staff are committed to positive reinforcement of desired student behaviours to maximise learning outcomes. With core values of fairness, truthfulness, courtesy, and respect embedded in the school culture, high expectations for student learning and attendance foster a positive learning environment. The school encourages regular communication between home and classroom, with a commitment to student achievements and celebrations.

Doonside Public School offers educational opportunities from Preschool to Year 6, promoting a collaborative atmosphere through open relationships with parents and community members. The school includes two support classes and Wingarra, the regional Aboriginal preschool. Students are encouraged to develop their talents in creative and performance arts, as well as in cultural and sporting activities.

The school environment nurtures students to be Safe, Respectful, Responsible Learners. With a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and a diverse student body representing various cultural backgrounds, the school is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning experience for every child. This commitment is further reflected in the extensive range of extracurricular activities designed to enrich the students' educational journey.

## Mission

Doonside Public School is dedicated to guiding and mentoring every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "We guide and mentor every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 258 |
| 2024 | 263 |
| 2023 | 277 |
| 2022 | 274 |
| 2021 | 280 |
| 2020 | 268 |
| 2019 | 269 |
| 2018 | 280 |
| 2017 | 243 |
| 2016 | 224 |
| 2015 | 208 |
| 2014 | 186 |
| 2013 | 173 |
| 2012 | 173 |
| 2011 | 155 |
| 2010 | 162 |
| 2009 | 177 |
| 2008 | 171 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50791-doonside-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.