About the school
Bankstown South Infants School is dedicated to providing a holistic educational experience for its students. Located just 2km from Bankstown CBD, the school offers 8 mainstream classes from Kindergarten to Year 2, alongside a Public Preschool and an Early Intervention program. The staff at Bankstown South Infants School are enthusiastic and committed to ensuring that all students achieve excellence in their learning outcomes, fostering a welcoming atmosphere within the school community.
Learning Environment
In this nurturing environment, a love of learning is cultivated while maintaining high expectations for every student to reach their personal best. The school values include excellence, integrity, equity, accountability, trust, and service, which are incorporated throughout its programs and practices. Bankstown South Infants School emphasises smooth transitions for students entering Kindergarten and those moving from Year 2 to Year 3, collaborating closely with Padstow North Public School to facilitate this process.
Extracurricular Activities
The school also promotes the positive development of students across physical, academic, and emotional domains through a robust welfare program. Strong literacy and numeracy initiatives are in place, particularly focusing on early language development. Additionally, the school offers Community Language programs in Arabic and Vietnamese, as well as comprehensive programs in physical education, technology, and the creative arts. Extracurricular activities abound, including dance groups, choir, robotics, gymnastics, swimming, public speaking, and student leadership opportunities.
The active involvement of the community in school events highlights the trust and partnership between families and the school staff, with the dedicated Parent and Citizens Committee working closely to support various initiatives. This collaboration enriches the educational experience for all students, ensuring that everyone learns, grows, and belongs in this outstanding school.
Mission
We believe in educating the whole child. Through a balance of academic excellence and a focus on social and emotional growth, we empower our students to develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning, preparing them for success both within and beyond the classroom.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bankstown South Infants School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bankstown Public School 1.2 km
- B Bankstown Girls High School 1.3 km
- C Caroline Chisholm School 1.3 km
- D Bankstown Senior College 1.5 km
- E Punchbowl Boys High School 1.6 km
- F Punchbowl Public School 1.6 km
- G Bankstown Hospital School 1.6 km
- H Padstow North Public School 1.7 km
- I Sir Joseph Banks High School 1.9 km
- J Riverwood Public School 1.9 km
- K Mount Lewis Infants School 2.0 km
- L Hannans Road Public School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 141 (63 girls, 78 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 141
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 999 (percentile 46)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 37% / 32% / 21% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 123
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 96%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Year 1 | 40 |
| Year 2 | 48 |
| Total | 141 |
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 | 141 | 63 | 78 | - | 999 | 14.6 |
| 2024 | 154 | 68 | 86 | 89.6 | 991 | 14.8 |
| 2023 | 145 | 64 | 81 | 90.7 | 1002 | 14.7 |
| 2022 | 146 | 61 | 85 | 89.7 | 992 | 13.2 |
| 2021 | 130 | 54 | 76 | 95 | 997 | 12.6 |
| 2020 | 135 | 54 | 81 | - | 1001 | 12.6 |
| 2019 | 117 | 58 | 59 | 90.8 | 984 | 10.8 |
| 2018 | 106 | 51 | 55 | 94.6 | 983 | 10.5 |
| 2017 | 130 | 70 | 60 | 95.1 | - | 12.3 |
| 2016 | 122 | 56 | 66 | 92.9 | - | 12.6 |
| 2015 | 108 | 49 | 59 | 95 | - | 9.8 |
| 2014 | 94 | 43 | 51 | 96.8 | - | 9.9 |
| 2013 | 86 | 36 | 50 | 93.6 | - | 8.4 |
| 2012 | 75 | 37 | 38 | 96.1 | 1004 | 8.2 |
| 2011 | 66 | 31 | 35 | 96.6 | 1019 | 7.2 |
| 2010 | 59 | 23 | 36 | - | 1022 | 7.2 |
| 2009 | 65 | 24 | 41 | - | 981 | 7.6 |
| 2008 | 60 | 22 | 38 | - | 981 | 7.4 |
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.