Bellambi Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Bellambi Public School is a vibrant educational institution dedicated to fostering quality teaching and lifelong learning among its students and staff. The school prides itself on creating a warm and inclusive environment where families and the wider community are actively involved. With a commitment to high expectations and personalized learning, Bellambi Public School ensures that every student achieves their best. The dedicated and passionate teachers utilize a collaborative approach and an integrated curriculum to support students, including the provision of tailored literacy and numeracy programs.
Core Values
The core values of respect, responsibility, personal best, and safety are embedded within the school's culture and are explicitly taught in classrooms. To support diverse learning needs, the school has appointed an Aboriginal Education Officer and maintains strong connections with the Cook Islander community, ensuring all students feel valued and included.
Enrichment Programs
Bellambi Public School offers a wide range of enrichment activities, encompassing public speaking, performing arts, and environmental education. The school places a strong emphasis on technology, with a fully equipped computer lab and iPad programs in classrooms, alongside interactive whiteboards, to enhance the learning experience. An employed speech therapist focuses on language development, further supporting the educational needs of students.
Community Engagement
Equity funding significantly aids Bellambi Public School by providing additional teaching resources and professional development opportunities for staff. This funding enhances the school's capacity to foster student engagement in literacy, numeracy, and other academic pursuits, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience for all students. The school actively encourages community participation, reinforcing its commitment to building a strong learning community.
Mission
At Bellambi Public School, we envision a dynamic school environment where pride stands at the forefront for our students, staff and community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bellambi Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Corrimal High School 479 m
- B Corrimal East Public School 1.0 km
- C Corrimal Public School 1.5 km
- D Russell Vale Public School 1.5 km
- E Woonona East Public School 2.1 km
- F Towradgi Public School 2.4 km
- G Tarrawanna Public School 2.5 km
- H Woonona Public School 2.9 km
- I Woonona High School 2.9 km
- J Fairy Meadow Public School 3.0 km
- K Bulli High School 3.8 km
- L Waniora Public School 3.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 182 (86 girls, 96 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 182
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 807 (percentile 3)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 80% / 12% / 5% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 185
- Indigenous students
- 46%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 22%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 30 |
| Year 1 | 29 |
| Year 2 | 23 |
| Year 3 | 27 |
| Year 4 | 25 |
| Year 5 | 24 |
| Year 6 | 24 |
| Total | 182 |
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 | 182 | 86 | 96 | - | 807 | 17.8 |
| 2024 | 168 | 81 | 87 | 86.4 | 814 | 14.5 |
| 2023 | 147 | 66 | 81 | 86.3 | 812 | 14.5 |
| 2022 | 151 | 69 | 82 | 85.2 | 855 | 14.7 |
| 2021 | 131 | 63 | 68 | 90.5 | 892 | 11.5 |
| 2020 | 156 | 76 | 80 | - | 893 | 12.6 |
| 2019 | 184 | 85 | 99 | 91.6 | 887 | 13.6 |
| 2018 | 172 | 81 | 91 | 91.5 | 866 | 12.6 |
| 2017 | 165 | 85 | 80 | 91.2 | 883 | 12.9 |
| 2016 | 164 | 82 | 82 | 92.1 | 867 | 12.7 |
| 2015 | 166 | 79 | 87 | 93 | 872 | 12.8 |
| 2014 | 181 | 81 | 100 | 93.2 | 846 | 14.1 |
| 2013 | 176 | 75 | 101 | 92.1 | 863 | 13 |
| 2012 | 169 | 73 | 96 | 93.9 | 877 | 11.9 |
| 2011 | 185 | 81 | 104 | 92.8 | 878 | 12.9 |
| 2010 | 205 | 94 | 111 | - | 857 | 15.3 |
| 2009 | 232 | 101 | 131 | - | 863 | 15.3 |
| 2008 | 256 | 122 | 134 | - | 863 | 16.4 |
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.