About the school
Rose Bay Public School is located at the base of the South Head Peninsula, nestled between Sydney Harbour and Bondi Beach. The school serves a current enrolment of 470 children, representing a diverse mix of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. It is committed to quality teaching with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, integrating contemporary technology into its learning programs. The school offers numerous support programs tailored to meet individual learning needs.
Creative Arts and Community Involvement
The school stands out with a comprehensive Creative Arts program that includes specialist offerings in Music, Dance, and Visual Arts. There is also a strong emphasis on community involvement, where the contributions of professional and dedicated teachers are highly valued. The school nurtures an environment focused on high expectations, student achievement, and self-discipline, enabling each child to reach their full potential.
Commitment to Safety and Inclusion
Rose Bay Public School is recognised for providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment. The school's culture promotes tolerance, fairness, and social responsibility among its community members. It encourages the development of personal talents and ensures that all students are supported in their educational journey. Preparing students for the future is a high priority at the school, reflecting its dedication to fostering lifelong learning and resilience.
Mission
At Rose Bay Public School, we inspire a lifelong love of learning by nurturing each student’s unique strengths and curiosity. We equip students with foundational skills and knowledge, empowering them to become confident, empathetic problem solvers and active, informed citizens prepared for an ever-changing world.
Location & Catchment Area
- Rose Bay Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Rose Bay Secondary College 761 m
- B Wairoa School 1.7 km
- C Bondi Beach Public School 1.8 km
- D Bellevue Hill Public School 1.9 km
- E Bondi Public School 2.3 km
- F Vaucluse Public School 2.7 km
- G Double Bay Public School 2.8 km
- H Woollahra Public School 3.1 km
- I Bronte Public School 3.2 km
- J Waverley Public School 3.3 km
- K Glenmore Road Public School 3.9 km
- L Clovelly Public School 4.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 377 (181 girls, 196 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 377
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1145 (percentile 94)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 2% / 12% / 27% / 59%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 15
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 55%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 21.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Year 1 | 48 |
| Year 2 | 63 |
| Year 3 | 47 |
| Year 4 | 59 |
| Year 5 | 49 |
| Year 6 | 56 |
| Total | 377 |
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 | 377 | 181 | 196 | - | 1145 | 21.5 |
| 2024 | 391 | 184 | 207 | 92.9 | 1151 | 22.9 |
| 2023 | 432 | 207 | 225 | 92.5 | 1156 | 24 |
| 2022 | 465 | 232 | 233 | 89.5 | 1148 | 24.9 |
| 2021 | 523 | 275 | 248 | 95.1 | 1141 | 29.9 |
| 2020 | 555 | 288 | 267 | - | 1138 | 31.7 |
| 2019 | 587 | 300 | 287 | 94.7 | 1141 | 33.8 |
| 2018 | 623 | 314 | 309 | 95.2 | 1144 | 34.5 |
| 2017 | 615 | 299 | 316 | 95.4 | 1149 | 34.4 |
| 2016 | 625 | 310 | 315 | 96.2 | 1149 | 33.2 |
| 2015 | 592 | 302 | 290 | 96.4 | 1157 | 33.3 |
| 2014 | 606 | 311 | 295 | 97 | 1146 | 33.1 |
| 2013 | 585 | 293 | 292 | 96.2 | 1149 | 31.9 |
| 2012 | 551 | 279 | 272 | 95.9 | 1174 | 30 |
| 2011 | 523 | 255 | 268 | 96.3 | 1175 | 28.5 |
| 2010 | 488 | 241 | 247 | - | 1178 | 26.4 |
| 2009 | 466 | 217 | 249 | - | 1143 | 25.4 |
| 2008 | 424 | 188 | 236 | - | 1143 | 24.4 |
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.