Empowering students since 1884
At Stanmore Public School we prepare students for exciting futures in a dynamic world, fostering every child's full potential.
Welcome to our school
Respect ■ Resilience ■ Responsibility
Stanmore Public School proudly serves the local community offering a high-quality, comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.
Join our school community and embark on an exciting journey of growth, discovery, fun and friendship.
School in Action Tours
Curious about life at Stanmore Public School? Join us for our regular School in Action Tours and see firsthand what makes our learning community so special.
Hear from our dedicated staff and students, explore our classrooms and learning spaces, and discover the range of programs and opportunities available.
To secure your spot, complete the online registration form or contact our school office.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Our difference
Why choose Stanmore Public School?
We empower our students to reach their full potential through a commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and future readiness. Providing a supportive, inclusive education for every student.
Through engaging, personalised learning our exceptional team of teachers and support staff inspire high achievement and a love of learning in every child.
We empower our students to excel. Our commitment to fostering academic achievement is reflected in our students' strong NAPLAN results.
All students benefit from a wide range of specialist programs and extracurricular opportunities.
Early years literacy: supporting young readers and writers
At Stanmore Public School, we’re passionate about helping all our students build strong foundations in reading and writing.
Through a Structured Literacy approach, our teachers use explicit, systematic, and evidence-based strategies to support every child’s literacy journey.
Student voice
Hear from our students as they share what makes our school so special. Drawing on their own experiences, they helped create a film that captures the kindness, inclusion, opportunity and strong sense of community that define our school.
Quick links
If your child will be absent, arriving late or leaving early, notify the school using your School Bytes account.
School Bytes is our parent portal and app for reporting absences, making payments, completing consent forms and booking parent teacher interviews.
Find our school bell times, including start and finish times, breaks and activities.
Explore our school canteen. View the menu, canteen opening times and order online.
Volunteering is a great way to support your child’s education and see their learning first-hand.
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Principal's message
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Stanmore Public School. Established in 1884 on the lands of the Gadigal people, our school has a proud history and a strong sense of community.
We offer rich and varied learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom, including specialist Music, Drama, Language and Kitchen Garden programs, and diverse sporting and extracurricular activities.
Our dedicated and caring staff are committed to helping every student thrive and develop the skills to make a positive impact on our world.
I invite you to explore our website to discover what makes our school special and I look forward to welcoming you into our community.
Ben Heinecke, Principal of Stanmore Public School
Ready to enrol?
Join our school community and embark on an exciting journey of growth, discovery, fun and friendship.
Apply online or visit our school in person.
Stories in the spotlight
Latest news
Inner West Libraries Beanstack
4 Jun 2026 | Parent Resources
Beanstack is a fun, free reading platform from Inner West Libraries that helps families track reading, earn rewards, and discover great books.
4 Jun 2026 | Library
When purchasing books at Better Read Than Dead in Newtown if you mention Stanmore Public School at the checkout, the store donates 10% of the value to our library towards future purchases of books.
Stanmore's rising basketball stars
28 May 2026 | Sport
Stanmore students Nellie B and Elijah H have returned from Port Macquarie with plenty to celebrate after representing Sydney East at the NSW PSSA Basketball Championships.
Strong start for Stanmore debaters
28 May 2026 | Debating
Stanmore Public School’s debating teams made a fantastic start to the season, with both teams winning their first-round debates at Newtown North Public School.
National Simultaneous Storytime & Book Week
28 May 2026 | Literacy
This week, students at Stanmore Public School joined thousands of children across Australia to celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime.
Grounding exercises: Helping children manage emotions
28 May 2026 | Parent Resources
A grounding exercise is a simple yet powerful tool that can help children and teenagers calm down and manage feelings like anxiety or fear.
Triple success at Sydney East soccer trials
21 May 2026 | Sport
Three Stanmore students are kicking goals both on and off the field after an outstanding result at the Sydney East Soccer trials.
21 May 2026 | Sport
48 Stanmore students braved the rain and delivered outstanding performances at this year's Zone Cross Country.
Students explore culture through dance
21 May 2026 | Culture
Stanmore students Eliza, Khloe and Isaac recently enjoyed a special day of culture, movement and connection at an Aboriginal Dance Workshop held at Marrickville West Public School.
21 May 2026 | Parent Resources
Did you know that a better understanding of your child’s brain can help you respond more calmly and effectively to challenging behaviours?
Promote a lifetime of healthy eating habits
21 May 2026 | Parent Resources
Crunch & Sip is a great way to build lifelong healthy habits - especially when the fruit and vegetables are fresh, tasty, and appealing.
Highlighting success
At Stanmore we take pride in celebrating all our students’ achievements both at school and beyond.
Stanmore's rising basketball stars
28 May 2026 | Sport
Stanmore students Nellie B and Elijah H have returned from Port Macquarie with plenty to celebrate after representing Sydney East at the NSW PSSA Basketball Championships.
Strong start for Stanmore debaters
28 May 2026 | Debating
Stanmore Public School’s debating teams made a fantastic start to the season, with both teams winning their first-round debates at Newtown North Public School.
Triple success at Sydney East soccer trials
21 May 2026 | Sport
Three Stanmore students are kicking goals both on and off the field after an outstanding result at the Sydney East Soccer trials.
21 May 2026 | Sport
48 Stanmore students braved the rain and delivered outstanding performances at this year's Zone Cross Country.
Stanmore earns prestigious Green Flag
07 May 2026 | Waste Warriors
Stanmore Public School has proudly achieved Green Flag status in the Eco-Schools program, the highest level of accreditation for environmental education and sustainability.
07 May 2026 | Sport
Stanmore Public fielded two senior teams and one junior team at this year’s Paul Kelly Cup, a gala day designed to introduce participants to the game of AFL.
Strong result at NSW PSSA swimming competition
05 May 2026 | Sport
Last Tuesday, 28 April, Anja achieved a personal best at the NSW PSSA State Swimming Championship, capping off an outstanding representative swimming journey.
Emily brings the house down again
01 May 2026 | Performing arts
After winning the Sydney Comedy Festival Kids competition in 2025, Emily M (5/6A) had the crowd laughing all over again last week.
National success for Stanmore athlete
01 May 2026 | Sport
During the school holidays Stanmore student, Darcy D (5/6T), represented NSW at the Australian Little Athletics Championships in Brisbane.
Parent Resource Hub
Our Parent Resource Hub offers practical tips and insights for families, bringing together helpful articles from across our school website.
Grounding exercises: Helping children manage emotions
28 May 2026 | Parent Resources
A grounding exercise is a simple yet powerful tool that can help children and teenagers calm down and manage feelings like anxiety or fear.
21 May 2026 | Parent Resources
Did you know that a better understanding of your child’s brain can help you respond more calmly and effectively to challenging behaviours?
Promote a lifetime of healthy eating habits
21 May 2026 | Parent Resources
Crunch & Sip is a great way to build lifelong healthy habits - especially when the fruit and vegetables are fresh, tasty, and appealing.
Free eSafety webinars for parents and carers
14 May 2026 | Parent Resources
The eSafety Commissioner is offering a series of free webinars for parents and carers, designed to help families navigate the digital world and support children to stay safe online.
07 May 2026 | Parent Resources
During primary school children go through many stages of making friends and along the way will experience conflict at some stage.
Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
05 May 2026 | Parent Resources
The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program helps parents of children (0–11) build knowledge, skills, and confidence to prevent and address social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
30 Apr 2026 | Parent Resources
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are conditions that come under the umbrella term ‘neurodiversity’. Discover ways to help children with ASD.
30 Apr 2026 | Parent Resources
An easy-to-use guide for parents to fight back against head lice.
23 Apr 2026 | Parent Resources
Small daily reading habits at home, shared, joyful, and age-appropriate, help every child grow into a confident, curious reader.
The socials
Key dates
Find term dates, school holidays and other important dates for all NSW public schools.
Helpful links
Useful links to online resources and practical information for families with children in primary school.
The NSW Education Standards Authority have published parent and carer guides to help support your child at home in the learning areas of Maths and English.
eSafety is Australia's independent regulator for online safety. They educate Australians about online safety risks such as cyberbullying of children.
Information for parents and carers including learning and wellbeing resources, advice, study skills, learning remotely tools, support for additional needs and more.
The Raising Children Network is an online knowledge base with free, reliable, up-to-date and independent advice to help families grow and thrive together.
Raising Healthy Minds is a free app designed by parents and mental health experts to help you raise confident and resilient children aged 0-12 years.
The Positive Parenting Program is a multi-level system of support to prevent and treat social, emotional and behavioural problems in children aged 0 to 11.