About the school
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School offers a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, proudly established in 1916. Renowned for its high academic, cultural, and sporting achievements, the school is set within spacious, tree-lined grounds that provide a welcoming environment. With a strong commitment to nurturing the whole child, the school delivers a broad curriculum including effective programs in Creative and Performing Arts, Sport, Languages, and Public Speaking. The educational philosophy of the school focuses on fostering a love of learning and developing responsible global citizens through active partnerships with students and the community.
Community and Support
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every student feels safe and valued. The school champions a culture of learning that involves close collaboration between teachers and families to ensure each learner achieves their personal best. Support structures, including the High Potential and Gifted Education program and a Learning Support Team, cater to diverse learning needs, making learning both challenging and rewarding for all students.
Commitment to Excellence
The school's vision emphasises the importance of individual excellence and the pursuit of personal growth, underpinned by high expectations in literacy, numeracy, and active learning. With on-site preschool, before and after school care, and vacation care facilities, Brighton-Le-Sands Public School effectively supports families and fosters a strong community spirit. Through their innovative approach to education, the school aims to prepare students not just for academic success but also for life beyond the classroom.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Brighton-Le-Sands Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cairnsfoot School 916 m
- B Kogarah Public School 1.1 km
- C Bayside High School 1.2 km
- D St George Girls High School 1.2 km
- E Rockdale Public School 1.3 km
- F St George School 1.3 km
- G Kogarah High School 1.4 km
- H St George Hospital School 1.5 km
- I Kyeemagh Public School 1.9 km
- J Ramsgate Public School 2.2 km
- K Carlton South Public School 2.2 km
- L Arncliffe Public School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 433 (208 girls, 225 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 433
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1064 (percentile 73)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 16% / 25% / 31% / 28%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 63
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 69%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 30.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 84 |
| Year 1 | 54 |
| Year 2 | 53 |
| Year 3 | 53 |
| Year 4 | 62 |
| Year 5 | 62 |
| Year 6 | 65 |
| Total | 433 |
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 | 433 | 208 | 225 | - | 1064 | 30.1 |
| 2024 | 433 | 215 | 218 | 91.3 | 1065 | 27.1 |
| 2023 | 462 | 243 | 219 | 91.1 | 1063 | 28.7 |
| 2022 | 488 | 257 | 231 | 87.3 | 1064 | 31.8 |
| 2021 | 553 | 281 | 272 | 93.4 | 1057 | 34.8 |
| 2020 | 607 | 317 | 290 | - | 1049 | 37.6 |
| 2019 | 654 | 326 | 328 | 93 | 1051 | 38.8 |
| 2018 | 699 | 335 | 364 | 93.2 | 1053 | 41.4 |
| 2017 | 723 | 341 | 382 | 93.3 | 1052 | 42.2 |
| 2016 | 753 | 351 | 402 | 93.5 | 1053 | 41.6 |
| 2015 | 751 | 349 | 402 | 93.8 | 1059 | 42.7 |
| 2014 | 783 | 372 | 411 | 95.1 | 1056 | 42.9 |
| 2013 | 758 | 363 | 395 | 95.3 | 1059 | 41 |
| 2012 | 722 | 346 | 376 | 95.5 | 1063 | 39.7 |
| 2011 | 707 | 350 | 357 | 95.2 | 1064 | 38.4 |
| 2010 | 687 | 355 | 332 | - | 1067 | 37.2 |
| 2009 | 692 | 353 | 339 | - | 1036 | 36.8 |
| 2008 | 638 | 332 | 306 | - | 1036 | 35.6 |
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.