Bankstown Public School is a government-funded, co-educational, comprehensive primary school located at 61 Restwell Street, Bankstown, New South Wales 2200 — in Sydney’s south-western suburbs, in the heart of Bankstown CBD. The school caters for students from Kindergarten through Year 6, with an enrolment of approximately 814 students across 32 mainstream classes and 1 support class, led by Principal Kim Collas.
The school’s motto — “A good name grows” — reflects the school’s commitment to building an enduring reputation for excellence, inclusion, and community partnership. The school is a participant in the NSW Government’s Early Action for Success initiative, which provides targeted literacy and numeracy support from the earliest years of schooling.
An Extraordinary Multicultural Community
Bankstown Public School has one of the highest rates of cultural diversity of any primary school in New South Wales. Approximately 98% of students come from a Language Background Other Than English (LBOTE) — making it one of the most multicultural schools in the entire state. This extraordinary diversity reflects Bankstown’s position as one of Sydney’s most vibrant, multicultural communities.
The school receives equity funding to support students from low socioeconomic and non-English speaking backgrounds, ensuring every child has genuine access to high-quality education regardless of their family’s circumstances. The school community works together with a shared vision towards enhanced opportunities for success, supported by strong collaborative team structures and an embedded culture of professional learning.
Curriculum and School Life
Bankstown Public School delivers the NSW curriculum across all key learning areas, with a particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy from the earliest year levels. The school’s approach to teaching and learning is underpinned by:
- Early Action for Success — explicit, targeted literacy and numeracy support from Kindergarten to Year 2
- Equity-funded English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) support — for students at all stages of English language acquisition
- Support class — catering for students with mild intellectual disability as a valued part of the school community
- Science and Technology, Creative Arts, HASS, PDHPE — broad curriculum across all year levels
- Student wellbeing and leadership programmes — building confidence, responsibility, and resilience
- Parent and community engagement — active involvement of families in school life
Acknowledgement of Country
Bankstown Public School pays respect and acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which it is located and pays respect to their Elders both past and present.
Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 Restwell Street, Bankstown NSW 2200, Australia |
| Phone | (02) 9796 2120 |
| bankstown-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au | |
| Website | bankstown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
| Principal | Kim Collas |
| School type | Government, co-educational primary school |
| Year levels | Kindergarten – Year 6 |
| Enrolment | Approximately 814 students |
| Motto | A good name grows |
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm during school term
Bankstown Public School Term Dates 2026 (Eastern Division)
Bankstown Public School follows the NSW Department of Education’s Eastern Division calendar, which applies to all public schools across the Greater Sydney region.
| Term | Start Date (Students) | End Date | School Development Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday, 2 February 2026 | Thursday, 2 April 2026 | Tue 27 Jan – Fri 30 Jan 2026 |
| Term 2 | Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | Friday, 3 July 2026 | Mon 20 Apr – Tue 21 Apr 2026 |
| Term 3 | Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | Friday, 25 September 2026 | Mon 20 July 2026 |
| Term 4 | Tuesday, 13 October 2026 | Thursday, 17 December 2026 | Mon 12 October 2026 |
Bankstown Public School Term Dates 2027 (Eastern Division)
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday, 28 January 2027 | Friday, 9 April 2027 |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 27 April 2027 | Friday, 2 July 2027 |
| Term 3 | Monday, 19 July 2027 | Friday, 24 September 2027 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 11 October 2027 | Monday, 20 December 2027 |
School Holiday Periods 2026
- Summer 2025–26: Mon 22 Dec 2025 – Mon 26 Jan 2026
- Autumn: Tue 7 April – Fri 17 April 2026 (Mon 6 April is Easter Monday)
- Winter: Mon 6 July – Fri 17 July 2026
- Spring: Mon 28 September – Fri 9 October 2026
- Summer 2026–27: Fri 18 December 2026 – Wed 27 January 2027
Note: ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so NSW does not observe a substitute Monday holiday.
Last verified: 10 August 2026. Official source: NSW Department of Education — 2026 Term Dates and Bankstown Public School official website
Enrolment
Bankstown Public School welcomes enrolments for students living within its local intake area. Local students are guaranteed a place. Families can apply online via the NSW Department of Education online application form, or visit the school in person.
A school tour is encouraged before enrolling. All financial contributions are voluntary — every student has full access to the curriculum regardless of whether contributions are made. Contact the school at (02) 9796 2120 for enrolment assistance or language support via the Telephone Interpreting Service (131 450).
Frequently Asked Questions
How diverse is the Bankstown Public School community?
Approximately 98% of students come from a Language Background Other Than English — one of the highest rates of any NSW primary school.
What is the Early Action for Success programme?
It is a NSW Government initiative providing targeted, evidence-based literacy and numeracy support from Kindergarten through Year 2 — Bankstown Public School participates in this programme.
Does the school have a support class?
Yes. One support class caters for students with mild intellectual disability as part of the school community.
Who do I contact for enrolment?
Contact Bankstown Public School at (02) 9796 2120 or bankstown-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
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