About the school
Bourke Street Public School is an inner-city school established in 1880, located in heritage classified buildings in Surry Hills. This dynamic K-6 school is experiencing rapid growth in enrolments and prides itself on its core values of respect, tolerance, inclusiveness, and understanding of individual differences. The school aims to identify the potential of each student in a climate of responsibility while striving for excellence. Bourke Street Public School maintains a positive environment where children learn effectively through trust and confidence.
Catering to diverse abilities and backgrounds, the school offers a range of programs designed to help each student reach their full potential. These programs include dance, visual arts, bike education, music, choir, environmental education, and various sports. Academic excellence is also a priority, with structured literacy and numeracy blocks in engaging classrooms facilitated by dedicated teachers. Furthermore, the school promotes wellbeing through initiatives such as the Grow Your Mind program and other community activities.
Bourke Street Public School is committed to fostering strong partnerships with the local community and values the involvement of families and community members in school events. The school also acknowledges significant cultural events, ensuring a well-rounded education that nurtures every child's growth in a safe and inclusive environment. With numerous extracurricular opportunities, students are encouraged to aim high and develop into compassionate, confident individuals ready to contribute to society.
Mission
Every child has the right to quality public education. We welcome families to enrol and be part of our vibrant school community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bourke Street Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sydney Boys High School 344 m
- B Sydney Distance Education Primary School 551 m
- C Sydney Girls High School 590 m
- D Inner Sydney High School 905 m
- E Crown Street Public School 922 m
- F Paddington Public School 1.4 km
- G Darlinghurst Public School 1.5 km
- H Glenmore Road Public School 1.7 km
- I Yudi Gunyi School 1.9 km
- J Alexandria Park Community School 2.1 km
- K Green Square Public School 2.2 km
- L Sydney Distance Education High School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 381 (199 girls, 182 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 381
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1135 (percentile 92)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 9% / 31% / 56%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 8
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 40%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 21.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 69 |
| Year 1 | 46 |
| Year 2 | 53 |
| Year 3 | 56 |
| Year 4 | 56 |
| Year 5 | 49 |
| Year 6 | 52 |
| Total | 381 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 381 | 199 | 182 | - | 1135 | 21.1 |
| 2024 | 391 | 194 | 197 | 91.8 | 1134 | 20.9 |
| 2023 | 407 | 203 | 204 | 92 | 1128 | 23.2 |
| 2022 | 438 | 211 | 227 | 91.2 | 1125 | 24.4 |
| 2021 | 449 | 215 | 234 | 94.5 | 1126 | 24.6 |
| 2020 | 442 | 211 | 231 | - | 1125 | 25.2 |
| 2019 | 436 | 209 | 227 | 94.3 | 1124 | 25.2 |
| 2018 | 443 | 209 | 234 | 93.5 | 1113 | 25.4 |
| 2017 | 417 | 195 | 222 | 93.8 | 1110 | 24.8 |
| 2016 | 351 | 159 | 192 | 94.2 | 1099 | 21.2 |
| 2015 | 296 | 137 | 159 | 94.7 | 1096 | 18.4 |
| 2014 | 238 | 123 | 115 | 95.4 | 1092 | 14.4 |
| 2013 | 191 | 93 | 98 | 95.6 | 1085 | 13.4 |
| 2012 | 136 | 60 | 76 | 91.5 | 1047 | 8.8 |
| 2011 | 88 | 37 | 51 | 93.7 | 988 | 6 |
| 2010 | 67 | 31 | 36 | - | 988 | 5 |
| 2009 | 63 | 25 | 38 | - | 1003 | 4.8 |
| 2008 | 63 | 29 | 34 | - | 1003 | 5.8 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.