Carlingford West Public School is a large government primary school located in Carlingford, Sydney, catering for students from K-6.

Recent primary results indicate exceptionally strong academic performance, with a latest primary rating of 9.3.

Academic performance has been relatively stable in recent years, with no major movement in the overall rating trend.

The school serves a relatively advantaged student community, with an ICSEA score of 1119 placing it around the top 12% nationally by ICSEA.

Compared with schools in the same state and sector serving students from similar socio-educational backgrounds, this school appears to perform above expected levels.

With around 1,636 students, the school is larger than many schools in its sector, and enrolments have declined noticeably in recent years.