Biddabah Public School
Safe, Respectful and Responsible Learners.
About the school
Biddabah Public School is a large, dynamic, and innovative educational institution located in Eastern Lake Macquarie. Formerly known as Speers Point East, the school's name pays homage to the area's earlier Aboriginal roots. Staff, parents, and students collaborate to foster best practice teaching and learning environments. The school is recognised for its caring, professional teachers and a welcoming atmosphere, demonstrating high parent and community involvement.
Curriculum and Learning Environment
The curriculum at Biddabah Public School emphasises literacy, numeracy, and future-focused learning alongside a diverse array of subjects tailored to meet the needs of all students. The school nurtures responsible, prideful, and respectful behaviour among its students, who take glory in their academic achievements. Furthermore, students are provided with opportunities to excel in various extracurricular activities such as sport, public speaking, technology, and the creative and performing arts.
Community and Support
Biddabah Public School prides itself on being a culturally inclusive environment that supports every family's unique needs. Collaborative efforts with families help create personalised learning plans that optimise student engagement and success. With a strong sense of connectedness to the local community, the school fosters a safe and supportive setting where diversity is valued, and every student feels known, respected, and cared for. Biddabah continues to build on its legacy as a future-focused school that actively prepares its students to become well-rounded global citizens.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Biddabah Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Warners Bay High School 1.1 km
- B Warners Bay Public School 1.7 km
- C Speers Point Public School 2.0 km
- D Boolaroo Public School 2.4 km
- E Cardiff South Public School 2.6 km
- F Cardiff Public School 2.7 km
- G Eleebana Public School 2.7 km
- H Mount Hutton Public School 2.8 km
- I Lake Macquarie High School 2.8 km
- J Five Islands School 2.9 km
- K Booragul Public School 3.0 km
- L Cardiff High School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 348 (173 girls, 175 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 348
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1065 (percentile 74)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 16% / 26% / 28% / 30%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 61
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 49 |
| Year 1 | 50 |
| Year 2 | 54 |
| Year 3 | 47 |
| Year 4 | 56 |
| Year 5 | 47 |
| Year 6 | 45 |
| Total | 348 |
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 | 348 | 173 | 175 | - | 1065 | 19 |
| 2024 | 331 | 160 | 171 | 91.7 | 1062 | 17.9 |
| 2023 | 329 | 149 | 180 | 92.3 | 1059 | 17.9 |
| 2022 | 336 | 149 | 187 | 90.5 | 1061 | 19 |
| 2021 | 346 | 156 | 190 | 94.1 | 1057 | 17.5 |
| 2020 | 347 | 166 | 181 | - | 1053 | 18.6 |
| 2019 | 376 | 183 | 193 | 94.5 | 1054 | 19.7 |
| 2018 | 427 | 204 | 223 | 95.1 | 1053 | 20.9 |
| 2017 | 429 | 200 | 229 | 96.2 | 1040 | 21.8 |
| 2016 | 455 | 204 | 251 | 95.4 | 1035 | 23.1 |
| 2015 | 453 | 209 | 244 | 95.2 | 1013 | 23.1 |
| 2014 | 436 | 201 | 235 | 95.6 | 1039 | 22.9 |
| 2013 | 421 | 190 | 231 | 94.8 | 1034 | 21.5 |
| 2012 | 427 | 204 | 223 | 95.1 | 1023 | 20.9 |
| 2011 | 384 | 178 | 206 | 94.8 | 1032 | 20 |
| 2010 | 380 | 187 | 193 | - | 1031 | 19.5 |
| 2009 | 392 | 198 | 194 | - | 1054 | 19.5 |
| 2008 | 397 | 205 | 192 | - | 1054 | 19.5 |
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.