# Banksmeadow Public School

Banksmeadow Public School is a NSW government primary school in Botany, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Preschool to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 268 (2025)
- **Address**: Trevelyan & Wiggins Sts, Botany NSW 2019
- **Phone**: (02) 9316 9608
- **Website**: https://banksmeado-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: banksmeado-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46390
- **Established**: 1881-08-01

## About

Banksmeadow Public School, established in 1881, currently enrols approximately 290 students from Preschool to Year 6, including a dedicated support unit. The school boasts a team of dedicated and experienced staff who collaborate with an active community to foster a positive and stimulating learning environment. Educational programs are designed to support the academic, physical, and social development of all students.

## Comprehensive Curriculum
The comprehensive curriculum at Banksmeadow is tailored to accommodate varying levels of achievement and ability, enabling students to succeed in multiple areas. Priorities within the school include literacy, numeracy, creative and performing arts, gifted and talented programs, sports, technology, student welfare, and leadership initiatives. Specialist programs such as band, dance, and public speaking are also offered, alongside a wide range of sporting opportunities.

## Facilities and Support
The school is equipped with extensive grounds and includes before and after school care programs, as well as vacation care options. The facilities are designed to create a healthy learning environment, and recent projects, such as the Cooler Classrooms initiative, have contributed to improved conditions for students.

Banksmeadow Public School prides itself on being an inclusive community, welcoming families from diverse backgrounds. Engaging with families is central to the school's ethos, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn from day one.

## Mission

At Banksmeadow Public School, we foster a high-expectations learning culture where every student is known, valued, and challenged. Through explicit teaching, wellbeing support, and opportunities to excel, we empower students to grow as learners, citizens, and individuals who take pride in their learning and contributions.

Motto: "Opportunity. Excellence. Belonging."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 268 |
| 2024 | 284 |
| 2023 | 271 |
| 2022 | 293 |
| 2021 | 301 |
| 2020 | 301 |
| 2019 | 312 |
| 2018 | 278 |
| 2017 | 273 |
| 2016 | 254 |
| 2015 | 246 |
| 2014 | 250 |
| 2013 | 244 |
| 2012 | 225 |
| 2011 | 230 |
| 2010 | 221 |
| 2009 | 232 |
| 2008 | 237 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46390-banksmeadow-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.