About the school
Briar Road Public School is situated in the Campbelltown area of South Western Sydney, proudly located on the traditional lands of the Dharawal nation. The school is dedicated to raising academic standards and fostering a love for learning within a caring and safe environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With an enrolment of 311 students, including 25% Aboriginal and 31% from non-English speaking backgrounds, Briar Road Public School is committed to celebrating and respecting cultural diversity.
The school features a range of support services including three support classes and a preschool, and it employs numerous specialists to cater to the diverse needs of its students, such as support teachers and an Aboriginal Education Officer. Briar Road has established positive relationships with the local Aboriginal community, partnering with organisations like the Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation to enhance educational opportunities.
High expectations are central to the school culture, with staff implementing engaging programs and Positive Behaviour Intervention Strategies that encourage students to ‘Be Safe’, ‘Be Respectful’, and ‘Be a Learner’. The curriculum is designed around the individual needs of students, supported by rigorous data analyses that drive continuous improvement, particularly in reading outcomes. Popular programs include Accelerated Literacy, Tens Numeracy, and various community engagement initiatives aimed at strengthening ties between the school and local families. Briar Road Public School thrives on its commitment to student welfare and cultural sensitivity, ensuring all students experience a holistic education that prepares them for future success.
Mission
At the heart of its success is a strong culture of high expectations, built on positive relationships between students, staff, and the broader community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Briar Road Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Dorchester School 142 m
- B Airds High School 252 m
- C John Warby Public School 986 m
- D Bradbury Public School 1.4 km
- E Woodland Road Public School 1.5 km
- F Campbelltown East Public School 1.9 km
- G Campbelltown Public School 2.4 km
- H Thomas Reddall High School 2.5 km
- I Ambarvale High School 2.7 km
- J Ambarvale Public School 2.7 km
- K Ruse Public School 2.8 km
- L Beverley Park School 3.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 263 (130 girls, 133 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 263
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 835 (percentile 4)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 72% / 19% / 7% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 167
- Indigenous students
- 46%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 30%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 34 |
| Year 1 | 39 |
| Year 2 | 38 |
| Year 3 | 36 |
| Year 4 | 43 |
| Year 5 | 48 |
| Year 6 | 25 |
| Total | 263 |
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 | 263 | 130 | 133 | - | 835 | 20.3 |
| 2024 | 278 | 135 | 143 | 88.8 | 854 | 20.3 |
| 2023 | 271 | 127 | 144 | 89.7 | 845 | 20.3 |
| 2022 | 257 | 118 | 139 | 84.8 | 845 | 20.5 |
| 2021 | 247 | 112 | 135 | 92.4 | 842 | 18.3 |
| 2020 | 231 | 114 | 117 | - | 846 | 17.3 |
| 2019 | 235 | 113 | 122 | 89.2 | 840 | 18.4 |
| 2018 | 272 | 130 | 142 | 90.4 | 823 | 19.5 |
| 2017 | 259 | 130 | 129 | 91.4 | 843 | 20.2 |
| 2016 | 280 | 138 | 142 | 92 | 836 | 20.1 |
| 2015 | 254 | 115 | 139 | 90.7 | 827 | 18.9 |
| 2014 | 265 | 112 | 153 | 93.2 | 852 | 20.4 |
| 2013 | 279 | 114 | 165 | 92.8 | 841 | 20.7 |
| 2012 | 280 | 122 | 158 | 93.3 | 840 | 22 |
| 2011 | 287 | 130 | 157 | 92.2 | 831 | 23.1 |
| 2010 | 313 | 145 | 168 | - | 828 | 24.7 |
| 2009 | 341 | 169 | 172 | - | 779 | 24.9 |
| 2008 | 357 | 170 | 187 | - | 779 | 25.1 |
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.