Stanmore Public School
At Stanmore Public School we prepare students for exciting futures in a dynamic world, fostering every child's full potential.
Welcome to Stanmore Public School
Respect ■ Resilience ■ Responsibility
Our school proudly serves the Stanmore 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. Alternatively, contact our school office at stanmore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
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.
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
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.
Students set sail on Sydney Harbour
07 May 2026 | Excursion
Last Thursday, 30 April, a group of Stanmore First Nations students and their buddies swapped the classroom for the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour as guests of the inspiring Making Waves Foundation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
1 May 2026 | General
Next week, the school proudly celebrates Neurodiversity Celebration Week – a time to recognise and appreciate the unique strengths and perspectives of all our different minds.
Highlighting success
At Stanmore we take pride in celebrating all our students’ achievements both at school and beyond.
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.
Inner West Council Youth Voice Summit
24 Apr 2026 | HPGE
Today, our School Captains and Vice Captains were invited to join both primary and high school leaders from across the Inner West at the Inner West Council Youth Voice Summit.
Stanmore student scores state selection
2 Apr 2026 | Sport
A fantastic achievement sees Nellie heading to Port Macquarie this May for state-level competition.
Stanmore students' success at State Athletics
2 Apr 2026 | Sport
Two Stanmore students achieved outstanding results at the NSW Little Athletics State Championships.
26 Mar 2026 | Sport
Year 6 student Elijah H has been selected for the Sydney East Basketball team to compete at the State level this May.
Parent Resource Hub
Our Parent Resource Hub offers practical tips and insights for families, bringing together helpful articles from across our school website.
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.
23 Apr 2026 | Parent Resources
We know that every school day matters for our learners. Days missed here and there add up.
Free eSafety webinars for parents and carers
23 Apr 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.
From Maths to Music: How AI can help primary learners
23 Apr 2026 | Parent Resources
Practical examples and prompts show how AI can give tailored practice, clear explanations and creative ideas.
Nurturing emotional intelligence in the Digital Age
2 Apr 2026 | Parent Resources
Examining the influence of children’s digital lives, the impact of screen time, and offer practical guidance on online supervision and boundary setting.
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.