About the school
Burwood Public School is a well-established institution providing quality education to the inner west community of Sydney since 1871. Catering to approximately 500 students from a diverse cultural backdrop of 45 groups, including international students, the school emphasizes a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. The dedicated teachers implement strong literacy and numeracy programs supported by effective welfare initiatives. Students experience a variety of challenges through quality teaching programs, fostering independent learning and technological proficiency.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Burwood Public School offers a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities, including instrumental music, dance, debating, public speaking, choir, and various sports programs. The school also facilitates a quality Before and After School Care Centre, along with after-school programs such as chess, robotics, Chinese School, and Tae Kwon Do, run by external providers. These activities enable students to explore their interests and develop new skills in a supportive environment.
The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its focus on catering to individual learning needs, offering programs for gifted and talented students as well as additional support for those requiring intervention. Burwood Public School strives to create a community where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
Mission
We take pride in delivering an outstanding education in a warm and nurturing environment. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds and supports every family in their child's learning journey.
Location & Catchment Area
- Burwood Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Burwood Girls High School 1.3 km
- B Strathfield Girls High School 1.4 km
- C Enfield Public School 1.4 km
- D Croydon Public School 1.5 km
- E Chalmers Road School 1.6 km
- F Lucas Gardens School 1.6 km
- G Homebush Public School 1.7 km
- H Concord Public School 1.7 km
- I Concord High School 1.7 km
- J Marie Bashir Public School 1.8 km
- K Strathfield South Public School 2.0 km
- L Croydon Park Public School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 476 (246 girls, 230 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 476
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1092 (percentile 82)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 7% / 22% / 38% / 34%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 41
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 96%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 35.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 67 |
| Year 1 | 74 |
| Year 2 | 70 |
| Year 3 | 69 |
| Year 4 | 75 |
| Year 5 | 55 |
| Year 6 | 66 |
| Total | 476 |
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 | 476 | 246 | 230 | - | 1092 | 35.6 |
| 2024 | 493 | 260 | 233 | 92.6 | 1092 | 36.5 |
| 2023 | 489 | 256 | 233 | 93.9 | 1094 | 37.1 |
| 2022 | 517 | 264 | 253 | 93.3 | 1092 | 38.2 |
| 2021 | 514 | 261 | 253 | 96.2 | 1094 | 39.4 |
| 2020 | 570 | 304 | 266 | - | 1093 | 40.4 |
| 2019 | 573 | 312 | 261 | 95.2 | 1091 | 40.7 |
| 2018 | 579 | 320 | 259 | 96 | 1095 | 41.4 |
| 2017 | 641 | 349 | 292 | 95.5 | 1092 | 43.9 |
| 2016 | 629 | 339 | 290 | 95.3 | 1087 | 39.4 |
| 2015 | 623 | 326 | 297 | 94.6 | 1090 | 40.1 |
| 2014 | 640 | 316 | 324 | 97.1 | 1089 | 42 |
| 2013 | 649 | 327 | 322 | 96.4 | 1098 | 41.2 |
| 2012 | 615 | 299 | 316 | 96.1 | 1129 | 38.2 |
| 2011 | 621 | 323 | 298 | 96.2 | 1128 | 39.8 |
| 2010 | 641 | 313 | 328 | - | 1130 | 39.5 |
| 2009 | 655 | 324 | 331 | - | 1110 | 40.2 |
| 2008 | 653 | 319 | 334 | - | 1110 | 39.2 |
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.