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Banksmeadow Public School

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About the school

Banksmeadow Public School, established in 1881, currently enrols approximately 290 students from Preschool to Year 6, including a dedicated support unit. The school boasts a team of dedicated and experienced staff who collaborate with an active community to foster a positive and stimulating learning environment. Educational programs are designed to support the academic, physical, and social development of all students.

Comprehensive Curriculum

The comprehensive curriculum at Banksmeadow is tailored to accommodate varying levels of achievement and ability, enabling students to succeed in multiple areas. Priorities within the school include literacy, numeracy, creative and performing arts, gifted and talented programs, sports, technology, student welfare, and leadership initiatives. Specialist programs such as band, dance, and public speaking are also offered, alongside a wide range of sporting opportunities.

Facilities and Support

The school is equipped with extensive grounds and includes before and after school care programs, as well as vacation care options. The facilities are designed to create a healthy learning environment, and recent projects, such as the Cooler Classrooms initiative, have contributed to improved conditions for students.

Banksmeadow Public School prides itself on being an inclusive community, welcoming families from diverse backgrounds. Engaging with families is central to the school's ethos, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn from day one.

Mission

At Banksmeadow Public School, we foster a high-expectations learning culture where every student is known, valued, and challenged. Through explicit teaching, wellbeing support, and opportunities to excel, we empower students to grow as learners, citizens, and individuals who take pride in their learning and contributions.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Banksmeadow Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
268 (123 girls, 145 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
268
ICSEA What does this mean?
1032 (percentile 61)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
22% / 31% / 27% / 20%
FOEI What does this mean?
61
Indigenous students
7%
LBOTE What does this mean?
39%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
21.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
7.7

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 29
Year 1 49
Year 2 38
Year 3 32
Year 4 40
Year 5 35
Year 6 45
Total 268

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 268 123 145 - 1032 21.5
2024 284 134 150 89.9 1044 22.4
2023 271 122 149 91.1 1041 21.6
2022 293 134 159 85.6 1038 21.9
2021 301 142 159 93.6 1028 21.9
2020 301 140 161 - 1025 21.7
2019 312 140 172 93.6 1024 22.7
2018 278 111 167 94 1021 19.6
2017 273 118 155 94.4 1022 19
2016 254 115 139 94.8 1019 18.8
2015 246 113 133 93.7 1039 16.6
2014 250 113 137 95.9 1030 16.6
2013 244 120 124 94.9 1037 16.6
2012 225 101 124 94.5 1004 15.3
2011 230 111 119 95 1004 15.3
2010 221 104 117 - 1009 15.1
2009 232 109 123 - 1021 15.1
2008 237 112 125 - 1021 15.1

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.

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