# Bald Face Public School

Bald Face Public School is a NSW government primary school in Blakehurst, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 246 (2025)
- **Address**: Stuart St, Blakehurst NSW 2221
- **Phone**: (02) 9546 1565
- **Website**: https://baldface-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: baldface-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46131
- **Established**: 1949-10-01

## About

Bald Face Public School is located in the riverside suburb of Blakehurst in Sydney's south. This learning community comprises students, parents, and staff who collaborate to provide varied and high-quality programs tailored to the individual needs of students. The school aims to foster creative, responsible, and independent thinkers who can develop into cooperative, tolerant, and caring citizens. With a strong commitment to student welfare, the school implements programs focused on Restorative Practice, Child Protection, and Peer Support.

## Curriculum and Learning Environment
The curriculum at Bald Face Public School is designed to ensure the acquisition of strong literacy and numeracy skills, showing above State average results in NAPLAN assessments. In addition to core subjects, students receive instruction in Greek or Italian and participate in various extracurricular activities like music, public speaking, and debating. The school promotes leadership skills through the Student Representative Council and provides opportunities for participation in team sports and athletic competitions.

## Community Engagement
Parents are encouraged to participate in all aspects of school life, actively contributing both inside and outside the classroom. The Parents and Citizens Association plays a vital role in enhancing the learning environment, ensuring a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff.

Overall, Bald Face Public School strives to create a supportive culture that nurtures student success, self-confidence, and personal development while fostering a genuine love for learning.

## Mission

Supporting all students in forming positive respectful relationships and develop a life-long enthusiasm for learning.

Motto: "Strive to Excel"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 246 |
| 2024 | 253 |
| 2023 | 254 |
| 2022 | 260 |
| 2021 | 265 |
| 2020 | 266 |
| 2019 | 278 |
| 2018 | 273 |
| 2017 | 272 |
| 2016 | 266 |
| 2015 | 272 |
| 2014 | 283 |
| 2013 | 271 |
| 2012 | 269 |
| 2011 | 267 |
| 2010 | 272 |
| 2009 | 259 |
| 2008 | 241 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46131-bald-face-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.