About the school
William Bayldon Public School is a dynamic and inclusive primary school located in the Bongil Bongil community, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. With an enrolment of 198, 35% of whom are Aboriginal students, the school celebrates diversity and offers an educational environment where all learners are valued and supported. The school features a well-equipped Support Unit, accommodating 25 students with disabilities, and has recently established a Multi Categorical class to assist students with special needs, including mental health issues.
Emphasising literacy and numeracy, particularly in the early years, William Bayldon Public School has been a 'KidsMatter' school for four years, implementing this program across the entire school. The community's commitment to health is evident as the school is accredited as Sunsafe and recognised as a 'Live Life Well' and 'Crunch and Sip' school.
The school's vision highlights a focus on fostering a learning atmosphere that encourages collaboration, respectful relationships, and inclusivity. With strong connections to local preschools and partner primary schools, the school emphasises the importance of community integration in education. The faculty excels in differentiating instruction to cater to individual learning needs, ensuring that every child can achieve their personal best through high-quality teaching practices. William Bayldon Public School strives to provide a comprehensive education that nurtures growth, creativity, and a sense of belonging for all students.
Mission
We are a dynamic and inclusive school where collaboration with our community is the cornerstone of our success. Our students and staff are committed to the school values - Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation and Learner.
Location & Catchment Area
- William Bayldon Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Toormina Public School 1.2 km
- B Toormina High School 1.5 km
- C Sawtell Public School 1.7 km
- D Coffs Harbour Learning Centre 2.0 km
- E Boambee Public School 3.3 km
- F Coffs Harbour Senior College 4.3 km
- G Bonville Public School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 159 (65 girls, 94 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 159
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 812 (percentile 3)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 78% / 14% / 4% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 177
- Indigenous students
- 54%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 34 |
| Year 1 | 19 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 23 |
| Year 4 | 19 |
| Year 5 | 19 |
| Year 6 | 19 |
| Total | 159 |
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 | 159 | 65 | 94 | - | 812 | 17.5 |
| 2024 | 153 | 72 | 81 | 84.8 | 831 | 16.4 |
| 2023 | 160 | 79 | 81 | 86.2 | 829 | 17.4 |
| 2022 | 175 | 86 | 89 | 86.3 | 825 | 17.1 |
| 2021 | 183 | 84 | 99 | 88.1 | 826 | 17.3 |
| 2020 | 186 | 86 | 100 | - | 836 | 18.4 |
| 2019 | 202 | 103 | 99 | 90.8 | 837 | 19.7 |
| 2018 | 217 | 106 | 111 | 91.3 | 825 | 18.7 |
| 2017 | 197 | 87 | 110 | 93.4 | 839 | 18.4 |
| 2016 | 196 | 82 | 114 | 91.1 | 844 | 17 |
| 2015 | 193 | 82 | 111 | 90.4 | 869 | 17.1 |
| 2014 | 214 | 100 | 114 | 91.5 | 879 | 17.2 |
| 2013 | 228 | 109 | 119 | 91.8 | 887 | 18.2 |
| 2012 | 206 | 91 | 115 | 91.8 | 883 | 18.7 |
| 2011 | 176 | 73 | 103 | 90.7 | 896 | 17.8 |
| 2010 | 197 | 83 | 114 | - | 896 | 17.6 |
| 2009 | 206 | 90 | 116 | - | 933 | 18.8 |
| 2008 | 231 | 96 | 135 | - | 933 | 18.9 |
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.