Gymea Bay Public School

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Phone: (02) 9524 6852
Email: gymeabay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: 205a Gymea Bay Road, Gymea Bay NSW 2227
Website: https://gymeabay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Quick facts

Established

1 July 1935

Category

Primary School

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Autism

Local government area

Sutherland

State electorate

Cronulla

Federal electorate

Cook

About the school

Gymea Bay Public School is a large, metropolitan institution located in the southern suburbs of Sydney. The school focuses on the holistic development of each child, emphasising literacy and numeracy while providing enrichment opportunities for gifted and talented students along with essential support for those with learning needs. The dedicated staff are committed to enhancing teaching quality and integrating information and technology skills throughout the curriculum. The school also prioritises student wellbeing, embedding effective programs into its culture. This includes the school’s values, restorative justice practices, peer support, and initiatives like Live Life Well@School. Beyond academics, Gymea Bay Public School offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities, boasting a proud tradition of success in sports and the performing arts. The school benefits from a committed and enthusiastic parent community that actively supports its initiatives. Located at 205A Gymea Bay Road, Gymea Bay, the school encourages family involvement and promotes a collaborative environment that fosters achievement and personal growth for all students.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We promote positive behaviour through our PBL framework. Respect, safety and engagement guide school life, helping students thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment. We foster partnerships with families and the community to support student wellbeing and achievement, creating a collaborative culture where everyone belongs. Our teachers deliver high-quality learning, challenging and supporting all students to achieve their full potential.

Location & Catchment Area

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Gymea Bay Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 763 (371 girls, 392 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 763
ICSEA What does this mean?: 1091 (percentile 82)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 8% / 22% / 33% / 37%
FOEI What does this mean?: 44
Indigenous students: 3%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 14%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 47
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 7.7

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	128
Year 1	92
Year 2	94
Year 3	101
Year 4	132
Year 5	103
Year 6	113
Total	763

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	763	371	392	-	1091	47
2024	745	362	383	92.7	1090	43.5
2023	756	366	390	92.8	1091	43.5
2022	779	369	410	89	1094	43.9
2021	780	355	425	93.9	1090	45.2
2020	788	362	426	-	1088	43.9
2019	806	388	418	94.4	1087	47.2
2018	817	394	423	94.5	1086	48.3
2017	816	391	425	95.6	1088	46.9
2016	870	418	452	95.3	1087	46.8
2015	867	415	452	95.6	1085	46.9
2014	873	407	466	95.9	1089	47
2013	865	422	443	95.9	1085	47.1
2012	841	396	445	95	1082	45.7
2011	824	396	428	95.3	1087	44.8
2010	816	408	408	-	1087	44.7
2009	789	405	384	-	1083	43.7
2008	774	398	376	-	1083	42.3

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.