About the school
Bonnyrigg Heights Public School is located in the south west of Sydney and has developed a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and learning, as well as student welfare. The school serves a multicultural community, with a predominant mix of students from Vietnamese, Chinese, Serbian, and Arabic backgrounds. This diversity is reflected in the thirty-nine different languages spoken at the school, where approximately 90% of students come from a Language Other Than English (LOTE) background.
Curriculum and Achievement
In response to its rich cultural diversity, Bonnyrigg Heights Public School has a highly explicit curriculum, particularly in literacy. This approach has led to outstanding student achievement and demonstrates the school's commitment to academic excellence. Community and cultural pride are prominent features among students and their families, creating an environment that is both stimulating and attractive.
Facilities and Community Engagement
The school boasts a range of outstanding facilities, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students. Bonnyrigg Heights Public School prioritises the wellbeing of every child, with a focus on creating a caring atmosphere in which all students are known, valued, and cared for. Parent involvement is a strong feature of the school community, highlighting the collaborative effort in fostering an engaging and supportive educational experience.
Overall, Bonnyrigg Heights Public School maintains high standards of education, ensuring that each child thrives both academically and socially. The school welcomes families to partake in its vibrant community and accessible educational offerings, embracing the values of inclusion and cultural appreciation.
Mission
Bonnyrigg Heights Public School embraces diverse cultures, values every student’s background, and encourages pride and excellence in a welcoming, inclusive community. The school prioritises every child’s wellbeing, creating a caring environment where they are known, valued, and cared for.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bonnyrigg Heights Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Edensor Park Public School 1.1 km
- B Green Valley Public School 1.3 km
- C Cecil Hills Public School 1.5 km
- D Cecil Hills High School 1.6 km
- E Busby West Public School 2.0 km
- F Bonnyrigg Public School 2.0 km
- G Governor Philip King Public School 2.0 km
- H Bossley Park High School 2.2 km
- I James Busby High School 2.3 km
- J Bonnyrigg High School 2.4 km
- K Hinchinbrook Public School 2.7 km
- L Busby Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 769 (352 girls, 417 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 769
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 989 (percentile 42)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 38% / 31% / 22% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 120
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 89%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 52.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 84 |
| Year 1 | 96 |
| Year 2 | 110 |
| Year 3 | 131 |
| Year 4 | 103 |
| Year 5 | 109 |
| Year 6 | 136 |
| Total | 769 |
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 | 769 | 352 | 417 | - | 989 | 52.5 |
| 2024 | 856 | 391 | 465 | 89.8 | 985 | 56.2 |
| 2023 | 891 | 412 | 479 | 90 | 995 | 59.9 |
| 2022 | 952 | 455 | 497 | 86.3 | 988 | 59.2 |
| 2021 | 1,017 | 483 | 534 | 92.8 | 996 | 61.3 |
| 2020 | 1,059 | 510 | 549 | - | 995 | 64.5 |
| 2019 | 1,118 | 550 | 568 | 92.2 | 993 | 67.9 |
| 2018 | 1,132 | 550 | 582 | 93.3 | 990 | 68 |
| 2017 | 1,101 | 534 | 567 | 93.2 | 997 | 65.5 |
| 2016 | 1,114 | 527 | 587 | 93.3 | 995 | 65.2 |
| 2015 | 1,089 | 504 | 585 | 93.2 | 993 | 64.6 |
| 2014 | 1,001 | 464 | 537 | 94.8 | 998 | 61.6 |
| 2013 | 961 | 442 | 519 | 94.7 | 1000 | 59.1 |
| 2012 | 913 | 421 | 492 | 94 | 996 | 57.5 |
| 2011 | 819 | 369 | 450 | 94.3 | 986 | 53 |
| 2010 | 724 | 329 | 395 | - | 981 | 48.2 |
| 2009 | 690 | 330 | 360 | - | 986 | 46 |
| 2008 | 701 | 333 | 368 | - | 986 | 45.2 |
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.