# Burwood Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 476 (2025)
- **Address**: 1-3 Conder Street, Burwood NSW 2134
- **Phone**: (02) 9745 2299
- **Website**: https://burwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: burwood-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47779
- **Established**: 1858-04-01

## About

Burwood Public School is a well-established institution providing quality education to the inner west community of Sydney since 1871. Catering to approximately 500 students from a diverse cultural backdrop of 45 groups, including international students, the school emphasizes a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. The dedicated teachers implement strong literacy and numeracy programs supported by effective welfare initiatives. Students experience a variety of challenges through quality teaching programs, fostering independent learning and technological proficiency.

## Extracurricular Opportunities
Burwood Public School offers a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities, including instrumental music, dance, debating, public speaking, choir, and various sports programs. The school also facilitates a quality Before and After School Care Centre, along with after-school programs such as chess, robotics, Chinese School, and Tae Kwon Do, run by external providers. These activities enable students to explore their interests and develop new skills in a supportive environment.

The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its focus on catering to individual learning needs, offering programs for gifted and talented students as well as additional support for those requiring intervention. Burwood Public School strives to create a community where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.

## Mission

We take pride in delivering an outstanding education in a warm and nurturing environment. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds and supports every family in their child's learning journey.

Motto: "Deeds Not Words"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 476 |
| 2024 | 493 |
| 2023 | 489 |
| 2022 | 517 |
| 2021 | 514 |
| 2020 | 570 |
| 2019 | 573 |
| 2018 | 579 |
| 2017 | 641 |
| 2016 | 629 |
| 2015 | 623 |
| 2014 | 640 |
| 2013 | 649 |
| 2012 | 615 |
| 2011 | 621 |
| 2010 | 641 |
| 2009 | 655 |
| 2008 | 653 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47779-burwood-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.