# Dalmeny Public School

Dalmeny Public School is a NSW government primary school in Prestons, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 671 (2025)
- **Address**: Dalmeny Drive, Prestons NSW 2170
- **Phone**: (02) 9826 9033
- **Website**: https://dalmeny-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: dalmeny-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 58071
- **Established**: 2003-01-29

## About

Dalmeny Public School is a coeducational public primary school located in Prestons, South Western Sydney. Established in 2003, it features attractive and spacious grounds, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. Committed to quality education, the school promotes an active partnership among students, parents, and teachers, ensuring that every student is known, valued, and cared for.

## Diverse Community
The school serves a diverse student body, with 70% of students coming from language backgrounds other than English. This rich cultural diversity is celebrated within the curriculum, which includes perspectives from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories. The community consists of students from 81 different countries and over 60 language groups, enriching the learning experience.

## Comprehensive Curriculum
Dalmeny Public School offers a balanced curriculum encompassing the six Key Learning Areas: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and Its Environment, Creative and Practical Arts, and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. The school emphasises early learning, literacy, numeracy, and technology, employing evidence-based teaching practices to engage students deeply in their learning.

## Student Support
The school caters to the needs of all students, including those with learning difficulties and gifted learners. With tailored learning programs and strong student welfare approaches, Dalmeny Public School aims to develop students' self-discipline, communication, and problem-solving skills. The school's commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by its success in various sporting, artistic, and environmental program participations.

Dalmeny Public School actively fosters a warm and inclusive community, preparing students to become confident, well-rounded global citizens.

## Mission

In partnership with our community we promote quality teaching and learning opportunities in a safe, respectful, supportive and inclusive environment.

Motto: "Educating tomorrow's leaders."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 671 |
| 2024 | 733 |
| 2023 | 797 |
| 2022 | 853 |
| 2021 | 936 |
| 2020 | 987 |
| 2019 | 1,053 |
| 2018 | 1,017 |
| 2017 | 1,016 |
| 2016 | 1,015 |
| 2015 | 1,004 |
| 2014 | 990 |
| 2013 | 967 |
| 2012 | 938 |
| 2011 | 927 |
| 2010 | 855 |
| 2009 | 818 |
| 2008 | 788 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/58071-dalmeny-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.