Located in Prestons, Sydney, Dalmeny Public School is a medium-sized government primary school with year levels spanning K-6.

The latest primary rating of 5.7 indicates room for stronger academic outcomes.

Recent ratings have remained broadly steady, suggesting a fairly consistent academic profile.

Its ICSEA score of 1012 indicates a broadly average school community, sitting around the 52th percentile nationally.

Peer comparison suggests the school is performing broadly as expected for its student background profile.

The school currently has about 671 students, making it a mid-sized to large school, with enrolments lower than earlier recent years.