Bilgola Plateau Public School
Kindness, Courtesy, and Knowledge.
About the school
Bilgola Plateau Public School is nestled in a beautiful bushland setting, surrounded by extensive landscaped grounds and offering picturesque views to the ocean and Pittwater. With an enrolment of approximately 450 students, the school caters primarily to the local Bilgola Plateau community. It is committed to providing quality education through a differentiated curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of each student, facilitated by a team of highly skilled teachers. The school fosters a caring and stimulating learning environment that emphasises the core values of respect, tolerance, care, and honesty.
The educational experience at Bilgola Plateau Public School is enriched with a strong focus on extra-curricular activities, particularly in the performing arts, allowing students to explore their passions beyond the academic realm. Equipped with modern technology, including interactive whiteboards in all classrooms and a dedicated Connected Classroom, students have opportunities to engage with peers globally, enhancing their learning experience.
Bilgola Plateau Public School values parent involvement and actively encourages participation in school activities, recognising the importance of collaboration between home and school. It also enjoys a solid partnership with the Peninsula Community of Schools, promoting a supportive educational atmosphere. With comprehensive facilities and a commitment to whole-child development, Bilgola Plateau Public School is dedicated to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed in a harmonious and inclusive environment.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bilgola Plateau Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Avalon Public School 1.3 km
- B Newport Public School 1.8 km
- C Barrenjoey High School 2.4 km
- D Pittwater High School 2.9 km
- E Mona Vale Public School 3.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 344 (177 girls, 167 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 344
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1121 (percentile 89)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 16% / 33% / 47%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 25
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 60 |
| Year 1 | 43 |
| Year 2 | 60 |
| Year 3 | 40 |
| Year 4 | 41 |
| Year 5 | 50 |
| Year 6 | 50 |
| Total | 344 |
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 | 344 | 177 | 167 | - | 1121 | 19 |
| 2024 | 338 | 174 | 164 | 89.4 | 1122 | 19 |
| 2023 | 379 | 198 | 181 | 91.1 | 1111 | 21.2 |
| 2022 | 427 | 208 | 219 | 88.3 | 1121 | 21.8 |
| 2021 | 477 | 240 | 237 | 93.2 | 1113 | 24.3 |
| 2020 | 537 | 274 | 263 | - | 1108 | 27.5 |
| 2019 | 532 | 274 | 258 | 93.6 | 1109 | 27.5 |
| 2018 | 519 | 262 | 257 | 93.5 | 1114 | 27.5 |
| 2017 | 508 | 250 | 258 | 93.9 | 1125 | 25.9 |
| 2016 | 498 | 252 | 246 | 94.1 | 1133 | 24.7 |
| 2015 | 475 | 243 | 232 | 94.1 | 1131 | 23.5 |
| 2014 | 468 | 229 | 239 | 95.1 | 1117 | 23.5 |
| 2013 | 462 | 222 | 240 | 95.4 | 1121 | 23.6 |
| 2012 | 450 | 211 | 239 | 95.5 | 1143 | 23.2 |
| 2011 | 445 | 212 | 233 | 94.4 | 1140 | 22.3 |
| 2010 | 446 | 224 | 222 | - | 1139 | 22.2 |
| 2009 | 445 | 217 | 228 | - | 1154 | 22.3 |
| 2008 | 420 | 209 | 211 | - | 1154 | 20.6 |
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.