Bankstown South Infants School

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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

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%
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.

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