Travel to school

Birchgrove Public School is located on Birchgrove Road in Balmain. Families travel to school in a variety of ways, including walking, cycling, public transport and by car.

With many students and families arriving and leaving at the same time each day, we ask everyone to take extra care around the school and help us keep our students and community safe.

Use the information below to help plan a safe and convenient journey to and from school.

Our location

Birchgrove Public School is located on Birchgrove Road, Balmain NSW 2041.

Families considering enrolment can use the NSW Department of Education School Finder to check whether their residential address is within the Birchgrove Public School local intake area.

Check your address using School Finder

Walking and active travel

Walking or using active transport can be a great way for students and families to travel to and from school.

We encourage families to talk with their children about travelling safely, including using pedestrian crossings where available, following road safety rules and taking extra care around driveways and busy roads.

Younger students should always travel with a responsible adult or as appropriate for their age and individual circumstances.

Driving and parking

Drop-off and pick-up times can be particularly busy around our school. The safety of our students, families and neighbours is everyone's responsibility.

When driving near Birchgrove Public School, please:

• observe all school-zone speed limits and parking restrictions
• park legally and safely
• take extra care around children, pedestrians and cyclists
• avoid making U-turns or three-point turns outside the school
• keep driveways, crossings and access points clear
• allow extra time during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

We appreciate the cooperation of families in helping keep the area around our school safe for everyone.

Independent travel

Families who would like their child to travel independently to or from school should complete the BPS Permission to Travel Independently form, available through the School Bytes Parent Portal under Forms.

Parents and carers should consider their child's age, maturity and ability to travel safely when making arrangements for independent travel.

Assisted School Travel

Some students with disability or additional support needs may be eligible for assistance travelling to and from school through the NSW Department of Education's Assisted School Travel Program.

Families who would like more information about eligibility or support with their child's travel arrangements are encouraged to contact the school.

Contact us to learn more or get help planning your child's journey to school.