Bidwill Public School
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About the school
Bidwill Public School is located in Mt Druitt within the Blacktown local government area. The school features modern grounds and is unique in offering both preschool and primary education, sharing facilities with Chifley College. It provides 17 mainstream classes and three preschool classes, along with two support classes for students with moderate intellectual impairment and Autism.
The school serves a diverse range of students, with the main cultural groups being Aboriginal and Pacific Islander. To enhance educational outcomes, the school employs community liaison officers to support students from various backgrounds and facilitate family participation. Additionally, a playgroup is available for families with children below preschool age, fostering community connections.
Bidwill Public School is committed to personalized learning and has high expectations for academic success. It integrates cultural visibility and wellbeing programs into its curriculum, focusing on improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people. The school employs specialist practitioners who work with students through a therapeutic lens, ensuring their diverse needs are met. The onsite Bidwill Preschool, catering to up to 120 children, is the largest Department of Education preschool in the area and operates a five-day fortnight program. Through strong community partnerships and inclusive practices, Bidwill Public School strives to provide a supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We are a school that proudly serves our Bidwill community, welcoming students from all backgrounds and cultures.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bidwill Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Chifley College Bidwill Campus 128 m
- B Blackett Public School 1.1 km
- C Hassall Grove Public School 1.2 km
- D Niland School 1.2 km
- E Noumea Public School 1.5 km
- F Dawson Public School 1.6 km
- G Hebersham Public School 1.6 km
- H Shalvey Public School 1.7 km
- I Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus 1.7 km
- J Plumpton High School 1.8 km
- K Chifley College Shalvey Campus 1.9 km
- L Plumpton Public School 2.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 410 (201 girls, 209 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 410
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 825 (percentile 4)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 84% / 12% / 3% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 201
- Indigenous students
- 33%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 49%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 37.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Year 1 | 47 |
| Year 2 | 58 |
| Year 3 | 71 |
| Year 4 | 68 |
| Year 5 | 58 |
| Year 6 | 60 |
| Total | 410 |
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 | 410 | 201 | 209 | - | 825 | 37.3 |
| 2024 | 399 | 185 | 214 | 82.4 | 831 | 36.4 |
| 2023 | 382 | 182 | 200 | 82.6 | 837 | 36.7 |
| 2022 | 397 | 192 | 205 | 77.7 | 838 | 32.6 |
| 2021 | 390 | 195 | 195 | 85.3 | 844 | 30.5 |
| 2020 | 360 | 182 | 178 | - | 825 | 29.6 |
| 2019 | 363 | 177 | 186 | 85.4 | 827 | 29.7 |
| 2018 | 339 | 165 | 174 | 86.9 | 832 | 27.9 |
| 2017 | 362 | 177 | 185 | 86.1 | 835 | 28.9 |
| 2016 | 360 | 172 | 188 | 86.7 | 833 | 28.7 |
| 2015 | 370 | 168 | 202 | 88.7 | 843 | 29.7 |
| 2014 | 368 | 172 | 196 | 89.6 | 846 | 30.1 |
| 2013 | 396 | 186 | 210 | 88.5 | 855 | 31.8 |
| 2012 | 396 | 187 | 209 | 87.5 | 881 | 34.4 |
| 2011 | 412 | 192 | 220 | 88.4 | 879 | 34.5 |
| 2010 | 430 | 197 | 233 | - | 881 | 36.7 |
| 2009 | 443 | 208 | 235 | - | 779 | 39.1 |
| 2008 | 452 | 218 | 234 | - | 779 | 39.2 |
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.