Why choose us?
Wollongong West Public School is a vibrant and dynamic primary school serving children from Kindergarten to Year 6, proudly supporting the West Wollongong community for 100 years. Nestled at the base of Mount Keira, our small school offers a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
Our localised wellbeing framework fosters a positive, therapeutic and trauma-informed learning environment, allowing all children to connect, succeed, and thrive. Building strong relationships among community members is fundamental to our school culture.
Prioritising student achievement in literacy and numeracy, we also place a high value on our comprehensive educational programs across all key learning areas. Our school offers a range of talent development activities, including band, choir, dance troupes, sporting gala days and public speaking competitions.
Students participate in personalised learning experiences tailored to support their individual growth and success. Our teachers embrace an inquisitive mindset, continually evolving as collaborative educators through evidence-based teaching practices, enhanced by high-quality professional learning experiences supported by our robust instructional leadership program.
Our school provides additional educators in every classroom for literacy and numeracy lesson. This, combined with our smaller class sizes, allows teachers to personalise learning, enabling each child to grow with confidence and thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
As an active member of the Wollongong Community of Schools, we value our supportive wider community, which includes our Parents & Citizens Association, engaged parents and carers, and local community members, such as the Northern Illawarra Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, local churches and various community organisations.
Contact us to find out if Wollongong West Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality education at no cost, nurturing the development of every child. We are proud of our students' accomplishments in academics, sports, the arts and in their lives beyond school.
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NAPLAN Results: Our students consistently exceed state averages in NAPLAN assessments, reflecting their strong academic performance.
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Student wellbeing data: Our students report higher levels of advocacy, a greater sense of belonging, and increased expectations for achievement compared to their peers in other schools across the state. This demonstrates our positive school culture and supportive environment.
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Alumni achievements: Our alumni have distinguished themselves in various fields, including:
- Achieving top ranks in Science in the HSC.
- Winning world championships in robotics competitions.
- Representing Australia in beach volleyball.
- Poetry achievement: A student won a national poetry competition, highlighting their exceptional creativity and talent.
- Sporting achievements: Our students have proudly represented our school, district, and region in swimming, athletics, and cross-country events.
- Creative arts achievements: Our band, choir, and dance troupe represent our school at various festivals, showcasing their artistic talents.
- Public speaking, debating, and chess achievements: Our students actively participate in public speaking, debating, and chess competitions, representing our school in inter-school events.
A world of opportunities
We provide a diverse array of programs and experiences to help our students thrive. From sports to the creative arts and beyond, our comprehensive curriculum promotes curiosity and critical thinking.
- Excursions: Students can participate in excursions to destinations such as the zoo, beach, parks, galleries and museums.
- Incursions: We host a variety of incursions, including annual visits from Healthy Harold in the Life Education van, providing valuable health education.
- Creative Arts Opportunities: Students can engage in creative arts through our band, choir and dance troupe where they have the opportunity to perform at local festivals.
- Sporting Opportunities: Our sporting program includes inter-school sports days, carnivals and a swim scheme to enhance physical fitness and teamwork.
- Sport and Recreation Camp: Students have the chance to attend a sports and recreation camp featuring activities like archery, giant swings and high ropes courses.
- Leadership Opportunities: We promote leadership development through roles such as school captains, sporting captains, and student council representatives.
- Additional Opportunities: Students can also participate in debating, public speaking, and the chess club, fostering critical thinking and communication skills.
Tailored learning support
We understand that every child learns differently. That's why we offer personalised learning support to help each student reach their full potential. Our programs cater to a variety of student needs, including those of high-potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disabilities, children learning English for the first time and those requiring well-being support. At our school, your child will receive the assistance they need to thrive.
- Extra educators: Each classroom is staffed with support teachers and Student Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) to enhance learning experiences.
- Smaller class sizes: We maintain smaller class sizes to ensure more individualised attention for each student.
- Teaching and learning adjustments: Our differentiated curriculum allows for tailored teaching and learning adjustments to meet diverse student needs.
- Personalised learning and support plans: We develop and review personalised learning and support plans each term for children with additional learning needs.
- Support classes: We offer support classes specifically designed for children with autism or emotional and social needs.
- Talent development programs: Our program focuses on nurturing high-potential and gifted students, providing them with opportunities to excel.
- Extension class activities: We provide extension activities for students seeking additional challenges in their learning.
- Supportive transition programs: We have programs in place to ensure smooth transitions to Kindergarten and high school.
- Wellbeing and counselling support: Comprehensive well-being and counselling support is available to address the emotional and mental health needs of our students.
A welcoming community
Diversity is our strength at Wollongong West Public School. Our school provides an environment where students and families from all backgrounds feel safe, respected, and included in the community. We embrace diversity and promote fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates their unique identity. We are dedicated to preparing students to become confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- cherishing our active P&C that hosts events such as our annual Welcome BBQ and Grandparents' Day
- celebrating cultural events such as Harmony Day, NAIDOC Week and Refugee Week
- fostering an inclusive culture where students with disabilities are celebrated, valued, and included
- supporting students and families learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D), as well as those newly arrived in our country
- First Nations students having the opportunity to meet weekly at Mob Group to connect, share goals, and engage in cultural activities.
Why families choose us
"My children love all the amazing staff and the ways they engage students in hands-on learning. I'm so happy that my children get to experience such a well rounded education".
Rebecca, mother of Kindergarten and Year 3 students at Wollongong West Public School.
Fostering strong academic growth for every child
Our robust focus on literacy and numeracy produces outstanding results, ensuring that every child achieves their full potential.
Providing high potential and gifted education opportunities
We offer a diverse range of high potential and gifted education activities that challenge and engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. Our school farm serves as an interactive learning environment where students can engage in exploration and hands-on experiences.
Impacting learning outcomes through smaller class sizes and additional educators
Our approach to education includes having additional educators in every classroom for literacy and numeracy. This, combined with our smaller class sizes, allows teachers to personalise learning, enabling each child to grow with confidence and thrive academically.
Elevating student wellbeing
Our nurturing, therapeutic and positive learning environment ensures that every child receives the support they need to connect, succeed, and thrive. Our school support dogs offer care, affection and encouragement to every student.
Supporting a smooth transition to school
Our compassionate and nurturing small school warmly welcomes all children and their families. We strive to ensure that every child feels safe, included, and prepared to learn from their very first day of Kindergarten.
Caring and supporting every child and their family
Our teachers and learning support team work in partnership with our families. We co-design plans collaboratively with families that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.
Starting Kindergarten
Learn more about starting Kindergarten at Wollongong West Public School. We provide information on our supportive, caring, and child-centred transition to school programs.