# Bennett Road Public School

Bennett Road Public School is a NSW government primary school in Colyton, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 646 (2025)
- **Address**: 100-114 Bennett Rd, Colyton NSW 2760
- **Phone**: (02) 9623 2018
- **Website**: https://bennettrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bennettrd-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50770
- **Established**: 1961-05-01

## About

Bennett Road Public School is situated within the Eastern Creek group of schools and has an enrolment of 528 students, including 14% who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and 30% from backgrounds where English is an additional language or dialect. The school offers 20 mainstream classes, three fully integrated Support Unit classes, which include two for mild intellectual disabilities and one Behaviour class. The school maintains a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy, being a part of the Early Action for Success initiative, which provides teachers with professional learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs.

## Curriculum and Extracurricular Activities

Students at Bennett Road engage in a broad curriculum that includes debating, public speaking, the Premier's Reading Challenge, sporting challenges, dance, and CLC sport. Wellbeing programs are embedded to support students' social, emotional, and physical needs, helping them to connect and thrive within the school environment. The classrooms are well-resourced and equipped with interactive whiteboards, Wi-Fi, and available technology such as iPads and laptops to enhance student learning.

## Community Engagement

The school promotes Positive Behaviour for Learning, with student expectations explicitly taught and linked to the motto 'Respect for All', encouraging a collective approach to student success. The expansive playground and shaded COLAs offer various opportunities for active play and social skills development. Engagement with the community is fundamental, with significant parent and carer representation at school events, fostering authentic partnerships between families and the school. Collaborations with local agencies ensure educational provisions are in place for all students and their families, emphasising the school's commitment to inclusivity and support.

## Mission

Bennett Road Public School is committed to delivering a whole school approach to engage and challenge students in integrated personalised learning programs. Utilising high expectations, problem solving and critical and creative thinking, we empower students to transfer their knowledge and skills into real life practices to lead and succeed. Building a positive and inclusive partnership with the school community, we celebrate success, embrace change and promote lifelong learning for all.

Motto: "Respect for All"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 646 |
| 2024 | 665 |
| 2023 | 660 |
| 2022 | 622 |
| 2021 | 627 |
| 2020 | 627 |
| 2019 | 594 |
| 2018 | 567 |
| 2017 | 503 |
| 2016 | 526 |
| 2015 | 518 |
| 2014 | 501 |
| 2013 | 472 |
| 2012 | 463 |
| 2011 | 463 |
| 2010 | 476 |
| 2009 | 470 |
| 2008 | 489 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50770-bennett-road-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.