Bexley Public School
Quality Learning in a Caring Environment
About the school
Bexley Public School provides high-quality educational programs for an educationally aware, diverse community in the south of Sydney. Students are well motivated and eager to learn, supported by a highly committed, professional, and experienced staff that delivers relevant and inclusive programs to maximise student learning. The school fosters an appreciation for cultural diversity and Australian values, ensuring students value their own origins as well as those of their peers.
Community Engagement
The school's size facilitates personal connections between staff and families, creating a strong sense of community. It offers a broad range of curricular and extracurricular activities, including sports, band, dance, drama, public speaking, and singing. Literacy and numeracy are the primary focuses, equipping students with essential skills for their future.
Well-being and Support
Bexley Public School places significant emphasis on well-being, promoting programs that help students feel secure, value learning, and respect one another. The school encourages active parental involvement, ensuring that families engage in various aspects of school life, thus nurturing a supportive community environment.
Innovative Programs
The school employs advanced technology to enhance learning experiences, including computers, laptops, iPads, and interactive whiteboards. Additionally, students participate in unique programs like the Compass initiative partnered with the University of Sydney, fostering aspirations for higher education, and Kidsmatter, which supports student well-being.
Engagement with the Harmony Committee group of schools aids in promoting inter-religious and inter-cultural harmony, while initiatives like Live Life Well at School encourage healthy and active lifestyles for students and their families. Bexley Public School is committed to providing a nurturing and resource-rich environment as it prepares students to become happy, productive members of their community.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Bexley Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bexley North Public School 1.1 km
- B Rockdale Public School 1.3 km
- C St George Girls High School 1.4 km
- D Athelstane Public School 1.4 km
- E Kogarah High School 1.6 km
- F Bardwell Park Infants School 1.6 km
- G Kogarah Public School 1.7 km
- H Carlton Public School 1.9 km
- I Arncliffe Public School 1.9 km
- J Earlwood Public School 2.2 km
- K St George Hospital School 2.2 km
- L Sydney Technical High School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 249 (109 girls, 140 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 249
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1005 (percentile 49)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 34% / 30% / 24% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 106
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 81%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 35 |
| Year 1 | 33 |
| Year 2 | 48 |
| Year 3 | 35 |
| Year 4 | 32 |
| Year 5 | 33 |
| Year 6 | 33 |
| Total | 249 |
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 | 249 | 109 | 140 | - | 1005 | 20.2 |
| 2024 | 249 | 113 | 136 | 87.4 | 999 | 20.8 |
| 2023 | 259 | 111 | 148 | 88.4 | 1000 | 21.7 |
| 2022 | 257 | 121 | 136 | 84.3 | 990 | 18.2 |
| 2021 | 261 | 121 | 140 | 91.5 | 994 | 18.3 |
| 2020 | 281 | 134 | 147 | - | 995 | 19.3 |
| 2019 | 282 | 137 | 145 | 92.2 | 994 | 18.1 |
| 2018 | 292 | 148 | 144 | 93.3 | 983 | 19.1 |
| 2017 | 290 | 151 | 139 | 94.6 | 978 | 19.6 |
| 2016 | 306 | 162 | 144 | 93.5 | 987 | 20.9 |
| 2015 | 316 | 148 | 168 | 93.1 | 975 | 20.8 |
| 2014 | 302 | 147 | 155 | 94.9 | 981 | 20 |
| 2013 | 293 | 136 | 157 | 94.1 | 972 | 21.6 |
| 2012 | 289 | 135 | 154 | 92.2 | 992 | 25.5 |
| 2011 | 308 | 136 | 172 | 93.3 | 985 | 26.5 |
| 2010 | 322 | 151 | 171 | - | 978 | 28 |
| 2009 | 353 | 170 | 183 | - | 1026 | 27.5 |
| 2008 | 386 | 196 | 190 | - | 1026 | 22.7 |
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.