Bourke Street Public School is a public primary school located at 590 Bourke St, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia — an inner-city suburb close to Sydney’s CBD. As a government-run school operated by the NSW Department of Education, it provides free, accessible education to children within its local catchment area.

The school places strong emphasis on holistic student growth, combining academic excellence with personal development and community values. Bourke Street Public School aims to help students grow not only academically but also as caring, responsible, and well-rounded individuals.

Curriculum and School Life

Bourke Street Public School follows the NSW curriculum, with a calendar full of academic and extracurricular events throughout the year, including:

• Academic events: parent-teacher meetings, literacy and numeracy weeks, science fairs.
• Extracurricular activities: sports days, music concerts, art exhibitions.
• Community initiatives: charity fundraisers, cultural celebrations, community service projects.
• Health and wellbeing: dedicated health and wellness weeks covering nutrition, exercise, and mental health.

The school strongly encourages parental involvement through family fun days and parent workshops, fostering a collaborative school community.

Contact Information

School Hours

Note: Wednesday’s early finish at 2:30 pm is worth noting for families arranging after-school pickup or care.

Bourke Street Public School Term Dates 2026 (Eastern Division)

Bourke Street Public School follows the NSW Department of Education’s Eastern Division calendar, which applies to all public schools across the Greater Sydney region.

School Holiday Periods 2026

• Summer 2025–26: Mon 22 Dec 2025 – Mon 26 Jan 2026.
• Autumn: Tue 7 April – Fri 17 April 2026 (note: Monday 6 April is a public holiday for 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.

Bourke Street Public School Term Dates 2027 (Eastern Division)

Note: ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so NSW does not observe a substitute Monday public holiday. Plan long weekends around King’s Birthday (8 June) or Labour Day (5 October).

Last verified: 29 June 2026. Official source: NSW Department of Education — 2026 Term Dates and Future NSW Term Dates

How Families Can Use This Calendar

Knowing the Bourke Street Public School calendar in advance helps families:

• Plan travel and holidays during official school breaks rather than during term time
• Be aware that students do not attend school on School Development Days, which fall just before each term starts
• Note the early Wednesday finish time when arranging pickup or after-school care
• Use holiday periods for enrichment activities — the school encourages reading challenges during Autumn and Winter breaks, and science camps or community service during Spring break

Frequently Asked Questions

What term system does Bourke Street Public School follow?

Bourke Street Public School follows the NSW Eastern Division calendar, which covers metropolitan Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong.

Does the school finish early on any day of the week?

Yes. Wednesdays have an earlier finish time of 2:30 pm, compared to 4:00 pm on other weekdays.

Are these term dates the same for all NSW public schools?

Yes, for Eastern Division schools. Western Division “late start” schools in far-west NSW have a later Term 1 start date.

Who do I contact for enrolment or school-specific queries?

Contact Bourke Street Public School directly at +61 2 9319 7310.

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• Crown Street Public School Calendar
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