Burnside Public School

Sydney, Australia

  • Day School

  • 1922

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • Australian

School History & Details

Burnside Public School was established in the year 1922. Her Excellency Lady Forster, who was the wife of Henry Forster, the governor general at the time, opened the school on April 21, 1922. For many years, it was known as the Murdoch School. As a central school, Burnside could accommodate pupils up to the Intermediate level. On March 24, 1924, NSW Premier George Fuller officially opened the new wing that had been added to the school.

    School Values

  • Omnia Pro Bono
  • For the good of all
  • Happy
  • Caring
  • Friendly
School Achievements

Achievements

Academic excellence: Students perform well above state averages in NAPLAN Years 3 & 5, with consistently strong results since 2011. Programs & awards: Public speaking finalists, Premier’s Reading Challenge, spelling bees, positive behaviour framework, instrumental music, choir, gymnastics, ESL support and maths enrichment. Facilities & resources: Modern classrooms, technology integration (computers in every class, VC facilities), pool, gym, library, and community-supported grounds.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Co-curricular breadth: School band, choir, gymnastics, inter-school sports, and P&C-run events . Positive School Culture: Emphasis on wellbeing through programs like “Crunch & Sip” and Positive Behaviour for Learning; open-door parent involvement. Inclusive community: Over 60% of students come from non-English-speaking backgrounds; multicultural focus is strong.

School Information

Burnside Public School Campus is based at 1 Masons Dr, North Parramatta NSW 2151, Australia. The campus occupies two hectares of land and is bordered by Masons Drive and Cumberland Highway. The King'...View moreView Less

Mrs Gill Bennett

Link

02 9630 1422

1 Masons Drive North Parramatta NSW, 2151

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • English
  • Social Studies

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