About the school
Birrong Public School is a friendly and welcoming learning environment dedicated to helping students reach their full potential through a commitment to lifelong learning. The school offers a wide range of academic, sporting, and cultural opportunities, making it a dynamic space for educational growth. With a focus on high standards in teaching and learning, Birrong Public School values student achievement and community involvement.
A Multicultural Community
Birrong Public School prides itself on being a caring, harmonious, and multicultural learning community. The values education program underpins all school activities, encouraging respect, tolerance, and understanding among students. The school community fosters a strong partnership with parents, encouraging their involvement in their child's education and supporting the principles of public education.
Student Engagement
Students at Birrong are engaged in active learning and are inspired to develop leadership skills. The school offers numerous opportunities for students to participate in various extracurricular activities, including sport, music, public speaking, drama, and environmental education. Such initiatives promote confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging among students, enabling them to become empathetic and well-rounded individuals.
Birrong Public School has a strong focus on academic success, with students consistently achieving impressive results in their studies and extracurricular pursuits. Their commitment to providing a supportive environment ensures that every child has the resources they need to thrive in their educational journey.
Mission
Birrong Public School is a safe, inclusive and collaborative learning environment where students are supported to be resilient, respectful and responsible, while meeting high expectations for learning and behaviour.
Location & Catchment Area
- Birrong Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Birrong Boys High School 489 m
- B Birrong Girls High School 856 m
- C Sefton Infants School 1.2 km
- D Regents Park Public School 1.2 km
- E Karningul School 1.2 km
- F Yagoona Public School 1.6 km
- G Bass Hill Public School 1.7 km
- H Bankstown North Public School 2.0 km
- I Chester Hill Public School 2.0 km
- J Sefton High School 2.1 km
- K Bankstown West Public School 2.2 km
- L Wattawa Heights Public School 2.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 451 (228 girls, 223 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 451
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 967 (percentile 32)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 50% / 28% / 17% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 129
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 94%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 27.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 64 |
| Year 1 | 60 |
| Year 2 | 42 |
| Year 3 | 80 |
| Year 4 | 64 |
| Year 5 | 63 |
| Year 6 | 78 |
| Total | 451 |
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 | 451 | 228 | 223 | - | 967 | 27.4 |
| 2024 | 483 | 242 | 241 | 87.7 | 962 | 28.3 |
| 2023 | 518 | 280 | 238 | 89.2 | 971 | 30.6 |
| 2022 | 563 | 299 | 264 | 85.4 | 961 | 33.2 |
| 2021 | 560 | 285 | 275 | 91.6 | 973 | 32 |
| 2020 | 585 | 299 | 286 | - | 974 | 33.7 |
| 2019 | 569 | 285 | 284 | 92.5 | 977 | 32.2 |
| 2018 | 559 | 270 | 289 | 92.7 | 977 | 32.8 |
| 2017 | 573 | 288 | 285 | 94.9 | 975 | 31.7 |
| 2016 | 559 | 283 | 276 | 94.8 | 981 | 30.4 |
| 2015 | 561 | 300 | 261 | 93.6 | 980 | 30.6 |
| 2014 | 559 | 314 | 245 | 96.4 | 984 | 30.9 |
| 2013 | 545 | 287 | 258 | 95 | 1002 | 29.8 |
| 2012 | 535 | 292 | 243 | 94.4 | 986 | 30 |
| 2011 | 533 | 288 | 245 | 94.7 | 977 | 29.8 |
| 2010 | 507 | 281 | 226 | - | 974 | 28.7 |
| 2009 | 505 | 270 | 235 | - | 994 | 27.2 |
| 2008 | 470 | 241 | 229 | - | 994 | 26.1 |
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.