# Broderick Gillawarna School

Broderick Gillawarna School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Revesby, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 100 (2025)
- **Address**: 36-48 Victoria St, Revesby NSW 2212
- **Phone**: (02) 9773 1255
- **Website**: https://broderick-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: broderick-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 45851
- **Established**: 1954-02-01

## About

Broderick Gillawarna School is located at Revesby in south western Sydney. The school caters for students aged 4 to 18 years who have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, with some students also having autism and physical disabilities. The institution focuses on providing a comprehensive personalised education, which includes teaching academic, communication, mobility, living, leisure, and vocational skills. The tailored programmes are designed to help students reach their potential and live fulfilling lives within the community.

## Personalised Learning Programs
Personalised Learning Programs at Broderick Gillawarna School are developed through a collaborative approach, involving parents, teachers, and the school counsellor in a team meeting, following thorough assessments by parents and the Principal. The school prioritises key learning areas that address the whole-of-life needs of the students to ensure that they receive the necessary support.

## Focus Areas
The school places a significant emphasis on technology, augmentative communication, community access, health, and physical exercise. By focusing on these areas, Broderick Gillawarna School aims to enhance the overall learning experience of its students, ensuring a positive and supportive environment that fosters their growth and development. Most students travel to the school via special transportation provided by the government, ensuring accessibility for all learners.

## Mission

Our vision is to optimise the strengths of every student and their extended support team to enhance academic achievement and social and emotional development. At our core, is a focus on the whole student, a positive learning environment, high expectations, collaboration and inclusive practice to promote best quality of life outcomes.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 100 |
| 2024 | 102 |
| 2023 | 96 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2021 | 97 |
| 2020 | 98 |
| 2019 | 101 |
| 2018 | 104 |
| 2017 | 98 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2015 | 102 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2013 | 109 |
| 2012 | 105 |
| 2011 | 107 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2008 | 87 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/45851-broderick-gillawarna-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.