Gymea Bay Public is a welcoming, community-focused government primary that takes pastoral care seriously.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Gymea Bay Public is a welcoming, community-focused government primary that takes pastoral care seriously. The school runs a High Potential and Gifted Education program and offers additional learning support through an inclusive education hub, backed by an Aboriginal Education Officer and Cultural Hub. Known for strong debating, dance and public speaking programs, it suits families valuing a tight-knit environment where children can grow confidence and connection alongside their learning.
Gymea Bay Public School is also known as GBPS and GBPS Gymea Bay.
Gymea Bay Public School draws students from the Gymea Bay PS.
Gymea Bay Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 57.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 62/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1091, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Gymea Bay Public School, Year 3 students averaged 436 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 500, above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Gymea Bay Public School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 763 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Gymea Bay Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 65/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Gymea Bay Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 14% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
Gymea Bay Public School is located in Gymea Bay, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1091 (82th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.