About the school
Bossley Park Public School, established in 1890, is a vibrant educational institution located in Sydney's south-western suburbs. The school is proud of its strong traditions of academic excellence, equity, values, and innovation, which create a nurturing and harmonious environment. Reflecting the motto of 'Tolerance', the school values parental involvement and has an active P&C Association that meets monthly to support school management plans. With an enrolment of 440 students and a dedicated staff of 34, the school emphasises quality teaching and teachers' professional learning.
Learning Programs
The school has a diverse range of specialist programs, including literacy and numeracy learning blocks, creative and expressive arts, public speaking, and various languages such as Italian and Spanish. It also offers gifted and talented programs in mathematics and visual arts. Additionally, the Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) model is incorporated to enhance student welfare, promoting safe and respectful learning experiences.
Facilities
Set on two hectares, the school's grounds feature extensive native gardens, playing fields, and recreational areas. Facilities include air-conditioned classrooms, a hall, a library equipped with interactive whiteboards, and an audiovisual room that facilitates global classroom connections via video conferencing.
Community and Inclusion
With students coming from over 40 different cultural and language backgrounds, Bossley Park Public School celebrates diversity through various multicultural events. It forms part of the PARKs family of schools, fostering a collaborative educational environment focused on sharing ideas and enhancing teaching skills.
Mission
At Bossley Park Public School we promote a respectful and inclusive community where everyone is valued. We focus on high-quality, explicit teaching and open communication to foster empathy and resilience, together creating a happy environment that supports personal growth and a lifelong love of learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bossley Park Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Prairievale Public School 1.1 km
- B Bossley Park High School 1.6 km
- C Prairiewood High School 1.7 km
- D Governor Philip King Public School 1.7 km
- E St Johns Park High School 1.8 km
- F William Stimson Public School 2.1 km
- G Edensor Park Public School 2.7 km
- H Smithfield West Public School 3.2 km
- I Bonnyrigg Public School 3.3 km
- J King Park Public School 3.4 km
- K Horsley Park Public School 3.5 km
- L St Johns Park Public School 3.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 265 (122 girls, 143 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 265
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 934 (percentile 19)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 57% / 25% / 14% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 157
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 89%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 33 |
| Year 1 | 30 |
| Year 2 | 29 |
| Year 3 | 41 |
| Year 4 | 40 |
| Year 5 | 53 |
| Year 6 | 39 |
| Total | 265 |
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 | 265 | 122 | 143 | - | 934 | 19.7 |
| 2024 | 278 | 130 | 148 | 89.5 | 934 | 21.1 |
| 2023 | 306 | 144 | 162 | 89.3 | 937 | 22.8 |
| 2022 | 344 | 171 | 173 | 85.4 | 925 | 25.5 |
| 2021 | 379 | 194 | 185 | 92.5 | 939 | 23.6 |
| 2020 | 410 | 198 | 212 | - | 939 | 25.6 |
| 2019 | 414 | 209 | 205 | 94.1 | 950 | 25.8 |
| 2018 | 398 | 205 | 193 | 93.5 | 951 | 26.2 |
| 2017 | 429 | 223 | 206 | 94 | 950 | 25.4 |
| 2016 | 413 | 205 | 208 | 94.2 | 966 | 25.3 |
| 2015 | 426 | 202 | 224 | 93.8 | 983 | 24.9 |
| 2014 | 435 | 209 | 226 | 94.8 | 979 | 26.5 |
| 2013 | 441 | 210 | 231 | 94.9 | 992 | 25 |
| 2012 | 397 | 191 | 206 | 94.2 | 1008 | 24.9 |
| 2011 | 375 | 172 | 203 | 95.1 | 990 | 23.4 |
| 2010 | 344 | 148 | 196 | - | 981 | 22.2 |
| 2009 | 320 | 136 | 184 | - | 996 | 21 |
| 2008 | 322 | 134 | 188 | - | 996 | 20.8 |
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.