About the school
Bardwell Park Infants School is a unique educational institution located in Bardwell Park, catering specifically to students from Kindergarten to Year 2. The school prides itself on its small class sizes, ensuring that every child is known, cared for, and valued, fostering a strong sense of belonging and inclusion from their very first day.
Educational Approach
The school employs explicit teaching strategies with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, engaging students through differentiated learning programs. This evidence-based approach allows for personalized learning, helping each student grow with confidence. The staff at Bardwell Park Infants School strive to create a quality learning environment that inspires self-regulatory learners who are well-prepared for their future.
Community and Values
Community engagement is a core value at Bardwell Park Infants School. The school encourages positive relationships with families and values collaboration and communication, believing that education is most effective when the school works closely with the community. The school’s social and emotional learning programs cater to the well-being of students, ensuring a nurturing environment that addresses their social and emotional needs.
Programs and Opportunities
The school offers a variety of programs and experiences, including student leadership opportunities, tailored learning support, and extracurricular activities. Through a broad curriculum that includes areas such as STEM, sports, and the creative arts, students are encouraged to explore their curiosity and improve their critical thinking skills. Bardwell Park Infants School is dedicated to supporting every child's personal growth and helping them achieve their full potential.
Mission
Every child has the right to quality public education. We welcome families to enrol and be part of our vibrant school community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bardwell Park Infants School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Earlwood Public School 574 m
- B Bexley North Public School 952 m
- C Athelstane Public School 1.3 km
- D Undercliffe Public School 1.6 km
- E Bexley Public School 1.6 km
- F Clemton Park Public School 1.6 km
- G Arncliffe West Infants School 1.8 km
- H Canterbury South Public School 2.0 km
- I Arncliffe Public School 2.2 km
- J Edgeware School 2.3 km
- K Kingsgrove North High School 2.6 km
- L Rockdale Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 33 (19 girls, 14 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 33
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1088 (percentile 81)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 13% / 19% / 32% / 37%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 39
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 47%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 11 |
| Year 1 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 15 |
| Total | 33 |
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 | 33 | 19 | 14 | - | 1088 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 93.5 | 1085 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 31 | 15 | 16 | 92.7 | 1083 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 92.1 | 1081 | 2.3 |
| 2021 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 90.9 | 1105 | 2.6 |
| 2020 | 32 | 9 | 23 | - | 1077 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 30 | 7 | 23 | 93.2 | 1081 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 46 | 15 | 31 | 94.8 | 1086 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 57 | 19 | 38 | 94 | - | 3.7 |
| 2016 | 60 | 29 | 31 | 94.4 | - | 3.7 |
| 2015 | 60 | 33 | 27 | 94.9 | - | 4.1 |
| 2014 | 63 | 34 | 29 | 97.8 | - | 4.2 |
| 2013 | 62 | 31 | 31 | 96.5 | - | 4.2 |
| 2012 | 59 | 27 | 32 | 95.3 | 1104 | 4.1 |
| 2011 | 57 | 31 | 26 | 94.9 | 1100 | 4.1 |
| 2010 | 57 | 26 | 31 | - | 1103 | 4.1 |
| 2009 | 54 | 24 | 30 | - | 1047 | 4.1 |
| 2008 | 57 | 23 | 34 | - | 1047 | 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.