As one of the larger schools in this area, Manly West Primary School has a positive image in the community.
The features of the school that align with the needs of its community are inclusiveness - The school serves an area with a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, programs have been developed to meet the varied needs of the students.
Community participation is where the school enjoys excellent relationships with the community. Support for the school is at a high level and parents feel informed and involved. A positive climate in the school with effective student welfare programs. These features of the school have been endorsed by annual parent, student and staff surveys conducted as part of the school evaluation.