About the school
Oyster Bay Public School is a dynamic public school located in Oyster Bay, serving the local community since its establishment in 1944. With an enrolment exceeding 400 students, the school is renowned in the Sutherland Shire for its outstanding academic achievements and commitment to student growth. The school operates as a co-educational facility catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6, offering a comprehensive education with a split site that includes a nurturing K–2 campus and a vibrant 3–6 site.
Values and Environment
The school's ethos is built on core values of acceptance, compassion, happiness, loyalty, respect, and fairness, creating a safe and inclusive environment where every student is known, valued, and encouraged to achieve their personal best. Student wellbeing is a priority, supported by initiatives such as Positive Behaviour for Learning, The Anxiety Project, and a dedicated Learning and Support Team.
Academic and Extracurricular Opportunities
Oyster Bay Public School prides itself on offering a wide range of subjects, enriched by creative arts programs like band, choir, and dance, alongside robust sporting opportunities. The school fosters high expectations by employing evidence-based literacy and numeracy programs, which have contributed to strong NAPLAN results.
The school community is actively engaged, exemplified by the dedicated Parents and Citizens Association, which hosts the Annual Art and Craft Festival, a tradition that has thrived for over 44 years. Through its various programs and strong partnerships with families, Oyster Bay Public School aspires to prepare students to be confident, creative, and successful 21st-century learners.
Mission
Oyster Bay Public School is a learning community aspiring for excellence. We provide a safe and inclusive environment where students are nurtured and valued. Through innovative, creative and differentiated teaching and learning, we prepare students to be confident, creative and successful 21st century learners who follow the values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility.
Location & Catchment Area
- Oyster Bay Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kareela Public School 580 m
- B Como Public School 1.3 km
- C Jannali East Public School 1.5 km
- D Sylvania Heights Public School 1.6 km
- E Bates Drive School 1.7 km
- F Como West Public School 1.9 km
- G Jannali Public School 2.1 km
- H Gymea North Public School 2.2 km
- I The Jannali High School 2.3 km
- J Bonnet Bay Public School 2.3 km
- K Sylvania High School 2.4 km
- L Sutherland North Public School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 416 (190 girls, 226 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 416
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1098 (percentile 84)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 7% / 20% / 33% / 40%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 40
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 14%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 63 |
| Year 1 | 59 |
| Year 2 | 59 |
| Year 3 | 64 |
| Year 4 | 55 |
| Year 5 | 58 |
| Year 6 | 58 |
| Total | 416 |
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 | 416 | 190 | 226 | - | 1098 | 23.6 |
| 2024 | 408 | 175 | 233 | 91.7 | 1094 | 23.6 |
| 2023 | 415 | 193 | 222 | 92.4 | 1095 | 24.6 |
| 2022 | 419 | 184 | 235 | 91.1 | 1092 | 22.6 |
| 2021 | 423 | 193 | 230 | 94.4 | 1097 | 22.6 |
| 2020 | 412 | 193 | 219 | - | 1097 | 22.6 |
| 2019 | 425 | 198 | 227 | 93.9 | 1094 | 22.6 |
| 2018 | 429 | 209 | 220 | 93.9 | 1089 | 22.4 |
| 2017 | 427 | 208 | 219 | 94.8 | 1098 | 22 |
| 2016 | 416 | 186 | 230 | 95.5 | 1096 | 20.9 |
| 2015 | 407 | 191 | 216 | 96.3 | 1103 | 20.7 |
| 2014 | 400 | 183 | 217 | 96.2 | 1104 | 19.8 |
| 2013 | 396 | 170 | 226 | 95.8 | 1101 | 19.8 |
| 2012 | 374 | 164 | 210 | 95.8 | 1100 | 18.2 |
| 2011 | 366 | 164 | 202 | 96 | 1108 | 18.2 |
| 2010 | 344 | 155 | 189 | - | 1110 | 17.2 |
| 2009 | 351 | 169 | 182 | - | 1092 | 17.2 |
| 2008 | 361 | 178 | 183 | - | 1092 | 18.2 |
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.