Bossley Park Public School

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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

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%
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.

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