Bald Face Public School

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

Phone: (02) 9546 1565
Email: baldface-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Stuart St, Blakehurst NSW 2221
Website: https://baldface-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

BaldFacePublicSchool

Quick facts

Established: 1 October 1949
Category: Primary School
Gender: Co-ed
Subjects: Comprehensive
Local government area: Georges River
State electorate: Kogarah
Federal electorate: Banks

About the school

Bald Face Public School is located in the riverside suburb of Blakehurst in Sydney's south. This learning community comprises students, parents, and staff who collaborate to provide varied and high-quality programs tailored to the individual needs of students. The school aims to foster creative, responsible, and independent thinkers who can develop into cooperative, tolerant, and caring citizens. With a strong commitment to student welfare, the school implements programs focused on Restorative Practice, Child Protection, and Peer Support.

Curriculum and Learning Environment

The curriculum at Bald Face Public School is designed to ensure the acquisition of strong literacy and numeracy skills, showing above State average results in NAPLAN assessments. In addition to core subjects, students receive instruction in Greek or Italian and participate in various extracurricular activities like music, public speaking, and debating. The school promotes leadership skills through the Student Representative Council and provides opportunities for participation in team sports and athletic competitions.

Community Engagement

Parents are encouraged to participate in all aspects of school life, actively contributing both inside and outside the classroom. The Parents and Citizens Association plays a vital role in enhancing the learning environment, ensuring a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff.

Overall, Bald Face Public School strives to create a supportive culture that nurtures student success, self-confidence, and personal development while fostering a genuine love for learning.

Mission

Supporting all students in forming positive respectful relationships and develop a life-long enthusiasm for learning.

Location & Catchment Area

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Bald Face Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 246 (119 girls, 127 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 246
ICSEA What does this mean?: 1123 (percentile 90)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 4% / 16% / 31% / 49%
FOEI What does this mean?: 23
Indigenous students: 0%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 78%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 15.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 2.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	34
Year 1	36
Year 2	31
Year 3	46
Year 4	34
Year 5	27
Year 6	38
Total	246

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	246	119	127	-	1123	15.3
2024	253	132	121	92.8	1117	15.1
2023	254	134	120	93.5	1113	15.4
2022	260	132	128	89.7	1118	15.7
2021	265	128	137	95.1	1114	14.8
2020	266	136	130	-	1115	15.7
2019	278	147	131	93.6	1110	15.9
2018	273	148	125	95.1	1118	15.9
2017	272	141	131	95.7	1101	15.3
2016	266	136	130	96.5	1125	14.8
2015	272	131	141	95.7	1103	14.7
2014	283	139	144	96.3	1114	15.3
2013	271	126	145	96.1	1113	15.5
2012	269	119	150	96.7	1138	15.4
2011	267	115	152	96	1144	15.4
2010	272	117	155	-	1142	15.4
2009	259	115	144	-	1115	15.2
2008	241	110	131	-	1115	13.8

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.