# Brighton-Le-Sands Public School

Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is a NSW government primary school in Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 433 (2025)
- **Address**: 35 Crawford Road, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216
- **Phone**: (02) 9567 5449
- **Website**: https://brightonle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: brightonle-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56179
- **Established**: 1917-04-01

## About

Brighton-Le-Sands Public School offers a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, proudly established in 1916. Renowned for its high academic, cultural, and sporting achievements, the school is set within spacious, tree-lined grounds that provide a welcoming environment. With a strong commitment to nurturing the whole child, the school delivers a broad curriculum including effective programs in Creative and Performing Arts, Sport, Languages, and Public Speaking. The educational philosophy of the school focuses on fostering a love of learning and developing responsible global citizens through active partnerships with students and the community.

## Community and Support
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every student feels safe and valued. The school champions a culture of learning that involves close collaboration between teachers and families to ensure each learner achieves their personal best. Support structures, including the High Potential and Gifted Education program and a Learning Support Team, cater to diverse learning needs, making learning both challenging and rewarding for all students.

## Commitment to Excellence
The school's vision emphasises the importance of individual excellence and the pursuit of personal growth, underpinned by high expectations in literacy, numeracy, and active learning. With on-site preschool, before and after school care, and vacation care facilities, Brighton-Le-Sands Public School effectively supports families and fosters a strong community spirit. Through their innovative approach to education, the school aims to prepare students not just for academic success but also for life beyond the classroom.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Strive to Achieve"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 433 |
| 2024 | 433 |
| 2023 | 462 |
| 2022 | 488 |
| 2021 | 553 |
| 2020 | 607 |
| 2019 | 654 |
| 2018 | 699 |
| 2017 | 723 |
| 2016 | 753 |
| 2015 | 751 |
| 2014 | 783 |
| 2013 | 758 |
| 2012 | 722 |
| 2011 | 707 |
| 2010 | 687 |
| 2009 | 692 |
| 2008 | 638 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56179-brighton-le-sands-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.