Punchbowl Public School

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About the school

Punchbowl Public School has high expectations for all students and encourages them to become independent, successful, lifelong learners. The school serves a socially and economically diverse multicultural community, with 98% of students having a language background other than English, and 8% from refugee backgrounds. A broad range of language groups are represented, with the largest coming from Arabic, Bengali, Pacific Island, and Indonesian backgrounds. With a K-6 enrolment of approximately 520 students, the school also has an additional 80 students in preschool and 32 in early intervention programs, including autism classes.

Quality teaching and learning is the school's top priority. Students are supported by English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) teachers, Learning and Support Teachers, and specialist Instructional Leaders through the Early Action for Success program. This support has led to significant educational improvements noted in recent NAPLAN results.

Punchbowl Public School is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, focusing on the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students. The school employs dedicated staff, including an Assistant Principal for Student Learning and Wellbeing, School Learning and Support Officers, a Speech Pathologist, and a registered Psychologist. Furthermore, the Community Liaison Officer strengthens the partnerships between parents, the school, and the wider community, supported by an active Parents and Citizens Association.

The school’s commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and a supportive learning environment ensures that every child can thrive. Punchbowl Public School is dedicated to fostering the growth and success of every child, making it a welcoming choice for families looking for quality public education.

Mission

Punchbowl Public School is a NSW public school committed to serving our local community. We provide a high-quality, comprehensive education for students from Preschool to Year 6. We are an inclusive, diverse and collaborative learning community that values the learning, wellbeing, growth and success of every child.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
528 (244 girls, 284 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
528
ICSEA What does this mean?
976 (percentile 36)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
46% / 25% / 22% / 7%
Indigenous students
2%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
44.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
9.2

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 82
Year 1 80
Year 2 92
Year 3 66
Year 4 71
Year 5 78
Year 6 59
Total 528

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 528 244 284 - 976 44.3
2024 517 240 277 86.7 963 43.8
2023 508 243 265 87.2 958 44
2022 521 255 266 85.5 948 44.4
2021 553 278 275 90.7 950 45.5
2020 570 284 286 - 949 45.5
2019 549 260 289 90.4 953 44.1
2018 582 261 321 94.6 954 46.1
2017 592 274 318 92.2 951 45.6
2016 578 274 304 93 948 45.1
2015 578 284 294 92.6 946 45.9
2014 582 292 290 94.7 944 45.9
2013 592 281 311 95.2 954 46.5
2012 620 305 315 95.2 972 49.4
2011 627 319 308 94.9 966 50.3
2010 616 315 301 - 962 49.3
2009 591 301 290 - 901 48.7
2008 580 285 295 - 901 48.8

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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