About the school
Bonnet Bay Public School is located near the scenic Woronora River in the Sutherland Shire, about 40 minutes south of the Sydney CBD. This small and friendly primary school offers quality education within modern facilities and a nurturing environment. With a dedicated staff including a teaching Principal, Assistant Principal, and various teachers and support staff, the school ensures a supportive and challenging learning experience for all students. In 2015, Bonnet Bay Public School had six classes accommodating 150 students and features an Itinerant Support Teachers Hearing (ISTH) Unit that supports hearing-impaired students from preschool to Year 12 in the local area.
The school's classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, networked computers, and reverse cycle air-conditioning, further enhancing the learning experience. The curriculum not only covers core subjects but also includes a vibrant Japanese language program and various enrichment activities such as choirs, band, drama, and sports. Bonnet Bay Public School prides itself on a record of high academic achievement, with NAPLAN results consistently above the national and state averages.
The school promotes a strong student welfare system, fostering a community-oriented environment where students, staff, and parents work collaboratively. Leadership programs, a positive discipline policy, and life resilience skills training are integral to the school's ethos. Bonnet Bay Public School's core values—Care, Co-operation, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility—are designed to inspire students to achieve their personal best, reflecting their motto, 'Learn to grow and grow to learn.'
Mission
At Bonnet Bay Public School we encourage every student to learn, grow and succeed. We welcome all students from all backgrounds and help every child feel valued, known and cared for and ready to learn from their very first day.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bonnet Bay Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Jannali Public School 732 m
- B Como West Public School 958 m
- C The Jannali High School 1.1 km
- D Jannali East Public School 1.6 km
- E Como Public School 1.7 km
- F Sutherland North Public School 1.9 km
- G Illawong Public School 2.0 km
- H Woronora River Public School 2.1 km
- I Sutherland Public School 2.3 km
- J Oyster Bay Public School 2.3 km
- K Kareela Public School 2.4 km
- L Minerva School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 197 (92 girls, 105 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 197
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1090 (percentile 82)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 23% / 33% / 37%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 44
- Indigenous students
- 4%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 32 |
| Year 1 | 33 |
| Year 2 | 18 |
| Year 3 | 32 |
| Year 4 | 31 |
| Year 5 | 23 |
| Year 6 | 28 |
| Total | 197 |
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 | 197 | 92 | 105 | - | 1090 | 18.1 |
| 2024 | 192 | 88 | 104 | 92.9 | 1097 | 18.1 |
| 2023 | 184 | 81 | 103 | 92.9 | 1096 | 18.1 |
| 2022 | 195 | 91 | 104 | 91.1 | 1094 | 17.1 |
| 2021 | 197 | 103 | 94 | 94 | 1087 | 17.1 |
| 2020 | 212 | 105 | 107 | - | 1083 | 18.4 |
| 2019 | 202 | 97 | 105 | 93.7 | 1082 | 17.1 |
| 2018 | 190 | 91 | 99 | 94.8 | 1087 | 17.1 |
| 2017 | 182 | 85 | 97 | 95.6 | 1089 | 17.7 |
| 2016 | 174 | 83 | 91 | 95.4 | 1082 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | 156 | 76 | 80 | 95.8 | 1081 | 13.5 |
| 2014 | 140 | 67 | 73 | 95.8 | 1093 | 13.4 |
| 2013 | 118 | 59 | 59 | 96.2 | 1090 | 12 |
| 2012 | 108 | 59 | 49 | 95.5 | 1098 | 12.1 |
| 2011 | 121 | 63 | 58 | 94.9 | 1094 | 11.9 |
| 2010 | 107 | 56 | 51 | - | 1091 | 11.9 |
| 2009 | 116 | 64 | 52 | - | 1141 | 11.9 |
| 2008 | 121 | 53 | 68 | - | 1141 | 11.9 |
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.