Bankstown Public School
Every child has the right to quality public education.
About the school
Bankstown Public School provides an engaging learning environment where students and teachers learn together in a multicultural community. The school recognises the unique worth of each student and encourages all to achieve their full potential through a balanced curriculum. With approximately 890 students, 98% come from non-English speaking backgrounds, reflecting a broad range of cultural influences within the community.
Focus on Professional Development
There is a major focus on professional development through quality leadership, recognition of professional teaching standards, and innovation through the use of technology. The school has a proud reputation for providing educational opportunities that emphasise the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills. It is committed to positive student welfare, bilingual programs, and home/school partnerships that encourage effective learning.
Values and Beliefs
The school's beliefs reflect a commitment to the values of respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, friendship, pride, commitment, and honesty. Every child is provided a safe, inclusive environment, fostering both academic and personal growth. Bankstown Public School aims to create confident and connected lifelong learners in a diverse community, ensuring that no child is left behind in their educational journey.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision at Bankstown Public School is to provide a supportive and challenging learning environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bankstown Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bankstown Girls High School 192 m
- B Bankstown South Infants School 1.2 km
- C Bankstown Senior College 1.4 km
- D Bankstown West Public School 1.5 km
- E Yagoona Public School 1.5 km
- F Mount Lewis Infants School 1.5 km
- G Punchbowl Boys High School 1.8 km
- H Bankstown Hospital School 1.8 km
- I Bankstown North Public School 1.8 km
- J Caroline Chisholm School 1.9 km
- K Condell Park Public School 2.0 km
- L Wattawa Heights Public School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 736 (358 girls, 378 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 736
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 965 (percentile 31)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 49% / 26% / 18% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 134
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 98%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 56.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 89 |
| Year 1 | 77 |
| Year 2 | 97 |
| Year 3 | 126 |
| Year 4 | 113 |
| Year 5 | 119 |
| Year 6 | 115 |
| Total | 736 |
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 | 736 | 358 | 378 | - | 965 | 56.2 |
| 2024 | 757 | 357 | 400 | 89.8 | 958 | 56.2 |
| 2023 | 792 | 372 | 420 | 89.8 | 984 | 57.3 |
| 2022 | 781 | 357 | 424 | 86.8 | 973 | 57.8 |
| 2021 | 805 | 375 | 430 | 91.8 | 984 | 58.1 |
| 2020 | 775 | 365 | 410 | - | 979 | 57.1 |
| 2019 | 811 | 400 | 411 | 91.2 | 974 | 56.8 |
| 2018 | 887 | 423 | 464 | 92.4 | 964 | 60 |
| 2017 | 866 | 405 | 461 | 91.7 | 956 | 59.2 |
| 2016 | 896 | 422 | 474 | 93.4 | 951 | 58.7 |
| 2015 | 948 | 427 | 521 | 92.7 | 948 | 61 |
| 2014 | 952 | 421 | 531 | 94.5 | 942 | 62.1 |
| 2013 | 918 | 399 | 519 | 95.4 | 963 | 62.6 |
| 2012 | 972 | 435 | 537 | 92.8 | 995 | 65.6 |
| 2011 | 993 | 471 | 522 | 93.8 | 983 | 64.5 |
| 2010 | 926 | 428 | 498 | - | 980 | 63.4 |
| 2009 | 911 | 415 | 496 | - | 970 | 61.9 |
| 2008 | 912 | 428 | 484 | - | 970 | 63 |
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.