About the school
Braddock Public School is a vibrant educational institution located in Cranebrook, serving a diverse community of 321 students, of which 28% identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school places a strong emphasis on the academic, social, and emotional well-being of its students, ensuring that their interests are always at the forefront of its operations. At Braddock, excellence, opportunity, and success are core values, underpinned by a dedicated staff committed to quality teaching and leadership.
Teaching and Learning
The school is focused on enhancing teacher capacity in literacy and numeracy, and as an Early Action for Success school, it benefits from an Instructional Leader who guides educators in consistently improving their practices. Braddock Public School offers a tailored approach to learning, supported by a robust Learning Support Team. Additionally, the Braddock Early Learning Literacy (BELL) program, aimed at 4-year-olds, prepares children for school, accommodating up to 40 students weekly.
Student Wellbeing
To support student wellbeing, the school employs the Positive Behaviour for Learning framework, teaching students to embody the values of being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible Learners. Extracurricular activities, including creative arts programs in music and art, enrich the education experience for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Community Engagement
Braddock Public School values partnerships within the local community, collaborating with organisations like the Nepean Community Neighbourhood Service. The Out Of School Hours Service operates on-site, further facilitating community engagement and support for families.
Mission
Braddock Public School's connected community, excellence in education and inclusive culture ensures all learners thrive.
Location & Catchment Area
- Braddock Public School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cranebrook High School 161 m
- B Samuel Terry Public School 1.0 km
- C Jordan Springs Public School 1.6 km
- D Henry Fulton Public School 2.0 km
- E Cambridge Gardens Public School 2.1 km
- F Wadangali Public School 2.1 km
- G Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre 2.1 km
- H Cambridge Park Public School 3.2 km
- I Penrith Public School 3.7 km
- J Penrith High School 3.8 km
- K Cambridge Park High School 4.0 km
- L Llandilo Public School 4.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 332 (164 girls, 168 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 332
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 880 (percentile 7)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 64% / 22% / 11% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 159
- Indigenous students
- 29%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 13%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 54 |
| Year 1 | 44 |
| Year 2 | 61 |
| Year 3 | 47 |
| Year 4 | 37 |
| Year 5 | 39 |
| Year 6 | 50 |
| Total | 332 |
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 | 332 | 164 | 168 | - | 880 | 24.6 |
| 2024 | 319 | 149 | 170 | 84.4 | 874 | 25.2 |
| 2023 | 323 | 146 | 177 | 85.2 | 886 | 24.1 |
| 2022 | 310 | 147 | 163 | 80 | 863 | 22.4 |
| 2021 | 311 | 144 | 167 | 88 | 870 | 21.6 |
| 2020 | 330 | 151 | 179 | - | 874 | 22.7 |
| 2019 | 328 | 148 | 180 | 89.6 | 876 | 21.4 |
| 2018 | 295 | 134 | 161 | 91.1 | 853 | 19.1 |
| 2017 | 266 | 132 | 134 | 90.5 | 850 | 17.6 |
| 2016 | 227 | 112 | 115 | 90.8 | 860 | 16.3 |
| 2015 | 189 | 93 | 96 | 86.9 | 861 | 14.8 |
| 2014 | 199 | 105 | 94 | 90.7 | 866 | 15.5 |
| 2013 | 195 | 85 | 110 | 89.4 | 862 | 15.1 |
| 2012 | 186 | 83 | 103 | 91.4 | 886 | 18.1 |
| 2011 | 211 | 98 | 113 | 90.8 | 879 | 19 |
| 2010 | 222 | 108 | 114 | - | 880 | 17.9 |
| 2009 | 229 | 117 | 112 | - | 865 | 17.9 |
| 2008 | 268 | 132 | 136 | - | 865 | 21.1 |
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.