Carlingford West Public School
Felton Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Carlingford West Public School is a government primary school in Carlingford, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 1,636 students. Its ICSEA is 1,119, where the national average is 1000.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 1,636.
About this school, from public sources
Public online sources describe Carlingford West Public School as a large K-6 government primary school in Carlingford, NSW, set on spacious, leafy grounds. The school promotes a balance of sport and creative arts alongside academic achievement, with strong cultural and linguistic diversity reflected in its student community. Its stated vision is "Fulfilling Potential, Achieving Excellence," with programs aimed at fostering tolerance and cultural identity alongside core learning.
Often praised
- balance of sport and creative arts
- cultural and linguistic diversity programs
- strong academic focus
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney | Oatlands | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.6 km | 980 | 283 |
| The King's School | North Parramatta | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.2 km | 1,163 | 2,150 |
| Christ The King Primary School | North Rocks | Catholic primary | 1.4 km | 1,102 | 279 |
| St Bernadette's Primary School | Dundas Valley | Catholic primary | 1.6 km | 1,083 | 188 |
| Carlingford Public School | Carlingford | Public primary | 1.7 km | 1,109 | 644 |
| Telopea Public School | Telopea | Public primary | 1.7 km | 991 | 139 |
| Murray Farm Public School | Carlingford | Public primary | 1.8 km | 1,142 | 787 |
| North Rocks Public SchoolOC | North Rocks | Public primary | 1.9 km | 1,137 | 861 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Public School | Croydon | Public primary · K-6 | 576 | 1,119 |
| Eastwood Heights Public School | Eastwood | Public primary · K-6 | 416 | 1,119 |
| Mimosa Public School | Frenchs Forest | Public primary · K-6 | 562 | 1,119 |
| Thirroul Public School | Thirroul | Public primary · K-6 | 367 | 1,119 |
| Bondi Beach Public School | Bondi Beach | Public primary · K-6 | 348 | 1,120 |
| Caddies Creek Public School | Glenwood | Public primary · K-6 | 868 | 1,120 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.