About the school
Bulli Public School is located at the northern end of Bulli Township, nestled between the Princes Highway and the Illawarra escarpment. As a respected educational institution established in 1869, the school is committed to providing high-quality education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, ensuring a warm and inviting environment. The experienced teaching and administrative staff foster a stimulating atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop their potential while learning together in a caring community.
Academic and Extracurricular Activities
Students at Bulli Public School participate in a diverse array of academic pursuits, sports, and creative activities. Engagement in programs like Tournament of Minds, representative sports, and performances such as Southern Stars reflect the dynamic educational landscape. The school is dedicated to fostering a holistic learning experience by offering extracurricular avenues, including environmental clubs, music, STEM, and various sports programs.
Community Involvement
A hallmark of Bulli Public School is the strong involvement of parents, who are welcomed to collaborate with teachers and students in classrooms and school events. The partnership between staff and parents plays a pivotal role in guiding students toward achieving their individual, group, and communal goals. With a focus on tailored learning support, the school aims to nurture a diverse community that values every student’s needs and aspirations.
Mission
Bulli Public School is an inclusive and supportive learning community where every student is known, valued, and empowered through quality teaching to become confident, creative, and successful lifelong learners and active community members.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bulli Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Waniora Public School 1.2 km
- B Bulli High School 1.4 km
- C Thirroul Public School 1.4 km
- D Woonona High School 2.0 km
- E Woonona Public School 2.1 km
- F Woonona East Public School 2.8 km
- G Austinmer Public School 3.2 km
- H Russell Vale Public School 3.7 km
- I Corrimal Public School 4.7 km
- J Bellambi Public School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 318 (152 girls, 166 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 318
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1069 (percentile 75)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 15% / 23% / 28% / 34%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 52
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 38 |
| Year 1 | 41 |
| Year 2 | 37 |
| Year 3 | 52 |
| Year 4 | 53 |
| Year 5 | 50 |
| Year 6 | 47 |
| Total | 318 |
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 | 318 | 152 | 166 | - | 1069 | 16.3 |
| 2024 | 319 | 153 | 166 | 89.5 | 1075 | 17.6 |
| 2023 | 317 | 155 | 162 | 91.9 | 1074 | 17.6 |
| 2022 | 320 | 153 | 167 | 88.2 | 1082 | 16.8 |
| 2021 | 292 | 129 | 163 | 92.8 | 1082 | 15.5 |
| 2020 | 255 | 109 | 146 | - | 1081 | 14.4 |
| 2019 | 227 | 102 | 125 | 92.1 | 1075 | 13.3 |
| 2018 | 211 | 96 | 115 | 92.7 | 1075 | 12.2 |
| 2017 | 206 | 102 | 104 | 93.8 | 1067 | 12.1 |
| 2016 | 192 | 100 | 92 | 93.6 | 1058 | 10.7 |
| 2015 | 193 | 98 | 95 | 92.7 | 1059 | 10.6 |
| 2014 | 195 | 98 | 97 | 95.6 | 1019 | 10.5 |
| 2013 | 217 | 103 | 114 | 94.3 | 1027 | 11.9 |
| 2012 | 204 | 103 | 101 | 95.5 | 1008 | 11.6 |
| 2011 | 197 | 97 | 100 | 93.9 | 1008 | 10.2 |
| 2010 | 189 | 99 | 90 | - | 1009 | 10.2 |
| 2009 | 192 | 99 | 93 | - | 1049 | 10.2 |
| 2008 | 190 | 92 | 98 | - | 1049 | 10.2 |
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.