Broderick Gillawarna School

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.

Phone: (02) 9773 1255
Email: broderick-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: 36-48 Victoria St, Revesby NSW 2212
Website: https://broderick-s.schools.nsw.gov.au

Quick facts

Established

1 February 1954

Category

Schools for Specific Purposes

Medium / High Support Needs

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Intellectual Disability

Local government area

Canterbury-Bankstown

State electorate

East Hills

Federal electorate

Banks

About the school

Broderick Gillawarna School is located at Revesby in south western Sydney. The school caters for students aged 4 to 18 years who have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, with some students also having autism and physical disabilities. The institution focuses on providing a comprehensive personalised education, which includes teaching academic, communication, mobility, living, leisure, and vocational skills. The tailored programmes are designed to help students reach their potential and live fulfilling lives within the community.

Personalised Learning Programs

Personalised Learning Programs at Broderick Gillawarna School are developed through a collaborative approach, involving parents, teachers, and the school counsellor in a team meeting, following thorough assessments by parents and the Principal. The school prioritises key learning areas that address the whole-of-life needs of the students to ensure that they receive the necessary support.

Focus Areas

The school places a significant emphasis on technology, augmentative communication, community access, health, and physical exercise. By focusing on these areas, Broderick Gillawarna School aims to enhance the overall learning experience of its students, ensuring a positive and supportive environment that fosters their growth and development. Most students travel to the school via special transportation provided by the government, ensuring accessibility for all learners.

Mission

Our vision is to optimise the strengths of every student and their extended support team to enhance academic achievement and social and emotional development. At our core, is a focus on the whole student, a positive learning environment, high expectations, collaboration and inclusive practice to promote best quality of life outcomes.

Location & Catchment Area

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Broderick Gillawarna School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 100 (16 girls, 84 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 100
ICSEA What does this mean?: 1005 (percentile 49)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 37% / 26% / 19% / 18%
FOEI What does this mean?: 114
LBOTE What does this mean?: 83%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 20.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 19.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Primary ungraded	57
Secondary ungraded	43
Total	100

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	100	16	84	-	1005	20.6
2024	102	20	82	81.9	1004	20.6
2023	96	19	77	87	998	20.6
2022	100	19	81	85.6	1003	20.6
2021	97	16	81	89.2	999	20.4
2020	98	20	78	-	995	20.4
2019	101	22	79	-	999	20.4
2018	104	24	80	-	985	20.4
2017	98	27	71	-	-	20.2
2016	95	32	63	-	-	20.1
2015	102	35	67	-	-	20.1
2014	104	37	67	-	-	21.4
2013	109	40	69	-	-	22.5
2012	105	36	69	-	-	21.5
2011	107	35	72	-	-	21.3
2010	100	34	66	-	-	21.3
2009	94	36	58	-	994	18
2008	87	33	54	-	994	16.7

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.