Five Dock Public School is a tight-knit government primary welcoming students of all abilities.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Five Dock Public School is a tight-knit government primary welcoming students of all abilities. It runs a four-class support unit alongside mainstream classes, plus an on-site preschool. The Inspire program supports high-potential and gifted learners. Strong pastoral care and wellbeing support frame the school's character. Music (band and choir), dance, performance, and competitive sport through PSSA are central to school life. It suits families wanting a community-focused primary with genuinely inclusive values and rich creative outlets.
Five Dock Public School draws students from the Five Dock PS.
Five Dock Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 58.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 59/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1082, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Five Dock Public School, Year 3 students averaged 441 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 487, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Spelling. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Five Dock Public School is a small government primary school with approximately 314 students. It offers education for years P-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Five Dock Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 62/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Five Dock Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Five Dock Public School is located in Five Dock, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1082 (79th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.