Oyster Bay Public School

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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

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%
Indigenous students
2%
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.

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