About the school
Double Bay Public School is nestled in a stunning harbourside location, offering a comprehensive and diverse curriculum. The school provides a dynamic and supportive learning environment that fosters a strong sense of community and care. The extensive extracurricular programs include Choir, Band, Debating, Public Speaking, Sports, STEM, Dance, and various After-School Activities, all organised by the school.
The school prides itself on its inclusive community, which encompasses a rich diversity of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Parent involvement is highly valued and encouraged across all aspects of school life. The dedicated and skilled staff at Double Bay Public School are committed to meeting the diverse needs of students, catering to a wide range of abilities. Students thrive in this well-resourced environment, where collective community support provides the tools and resources necessary for each child to reach their full potential.
Key focus areas at Double Bay Public School include literacy, numeracy, technology, environmental sustainability, and the development of leadership skills, resilience, and well-being for both students and staff. The school aims to empower students to acquire, demonstrate, articulate, and value knowledge and skills, fostering life-long learners who are well-prepared to contribute to their community.
Mission
At Double Bay Public School, we help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision is to empower students to acquire, demonstrate, articulate and value knowledge and skills that will support them, as life-long learners and informed citizens, to participate in and contribute to their community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Double Bay Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glenmore Road Public School 1.2 km
- B Woollahra Public School 1.3 km
- C Darlinghurst Public School 1.7 km
- D Paddington Public School 1.7 km
- E Sydney Distance Education High School 1.9 km
- F Plunkett Street Public School 2.0 km
- G Bellevue Hill Public School 2.2 km
- H Crown Street Public School 2.5 km
- I Waverley Public School 2.8 km
- J Rose Bay Public School 2.8 km
- K Conservatorium High School 2.8 km
- L Sydney Boys High School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 237 (121 girls, 116 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 237
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1135 (percentile 92)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 3% / 14% / 30% / 54%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 16
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 32%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 36 |
| Year 1 | 31 |
| Year 2 | 27 |
| Year 3 | 53 |
| Year 4 | 31 |
| Year 5 | 27 |
| Year 6 | 32 |
| Total | 237 |
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 | 237 | 121 | 116 | - | 1135 | 14.1 |
| 2024 | 239 | 116 | 123 | 93.6 | 1147 | 14 |
| 2023 | 254 | 131 | 123 | 89.7 | 1137 | 15.2 |
| 2022 | 272 | 148 | 124 | 88.5 | 1148 | 14.8 |
| 2021 | 285 | 155 | 130 | 94.2 | 1151 | 15.9 |
| 2020 | 313 | 175 | 138 | - | 1144 | 17.1 |
| 2019 | 341 | 189 | 152 | 94.7 | 1148 | 18.3 |
| 2018 | 325 | 177 | 148 | 95.7 | 1131 | 18.3 |
| 2017 | 331 | 161 | 170 | 96.1 | 1134 | 18 |
| 2016 | 351 | 168 | 183 | 96.3 | 1135 | 18.9 |
| 2015 | 368 | 173 | 195 | 95.4 | 1144 | 18.7 |
| 2014 | 394 | 204 | 190 | 96.6 | 1148 | 20.3 |
| 2013 | 355 | 179 | 176 | 96.4 | 1152 | 18.9 |
| 2012 | 369 | 193 | 176 | 96.2 | 1178 | 18.5 |
| 2011 | 357 | 197 | 160 | 96.8 | 1177 | 18.6 |
| 2010 | 345 | 196 | 149 | - | 1181 | 18.6 |
| 2009 | 335 | 186 | 149 | - | 1163 | 17.4 |
| 2008 | 313 | 181 | 132 | - | 1163 | 17.6 |
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.