Bendemeer Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Bendemeer Public School is a small rural school located 40 kilometres north of Tamworth, atop the beautiful Moonbi Ranges. The school is renowned for its warm, family-oriented atmosphere, where students are not just classmates but friends who interact across different age groups. This nurturing environment fosters confidence and happiness among students.
The school proudly serves the Bendemeer community, offering high-quality education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. With a commitment to personalised learning, the school maintains small class sizes to ensure that each child receives individual attention and support. Active engagement from families enhances the learning experience, creating a collaborative approach to education.
Bendemeer Public School is part of the Tamworth Small Schools cluster and the New England Alliance+ Leadership Project, which allows students to participate in various sports, arts, and curriculum activities regularly. The dedicated leadership and teaching staff work together collaboratively, aiming to enhance their knowledge of current educational practices. Notably, the school is also supported by an active Parents and Citizens (P&C) association, which plays a crucial role in the continual improvement and development of school facilities and programs.
Surrounded by open spaces and a natural setting, Bendemeer Public School encourages curiosity and creativity, instilling a lifelong love of learning in its students. Visitors are always welcome to explore the vibrant community that prioritises personal and academic growth for every child.
Mission
At Bendemeer Public School we believe that every child has the potential to achieve. We believe that our students will grow into respectful, cooperative individuals who have a positive outlook and the confidence to ask for support when it is needed. We believe that the education of a child is the responsibility of many including parents, carers, external agencies and the child themselves. Through high quality teaching and learning opportunities our students will strive to be the best version of themselves.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bendemeer Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Moonbi Public School 16.5 km
- B Woolbrook Public School 20.7 km
- C Kootingal Public School 20.7 km
- D Tintinhull Public School 25.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 29 (10 girls, 19 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 920 (percentile 15)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 46% / 35% / 17% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 122
- Indigenous students
- 24%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 4 |
| Year 4 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 4 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Total | 29 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 10 | 19 | - | 920 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 89.2 | 948 | 2.8 |
| 2023 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 91.3 | 905 | 2.2 |
| 2022 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 85.6 | 891 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 92.5 | 824 | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 17 | 7 | 10 | - | 874 | 1.3 |
| 2019 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 89 | 833 | 1.4 |
| 2018 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 92.6 | 895 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 93.4 | 908 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 96.5 | 932 | 1.4 |
| 2015 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 93.1 | 904 | 1.4 |
| 2014 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 96 | 907 | 1.8 |
| 2013 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 96.1 | 909 | 1.7 |
| 2012 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 94.7 | 946 | 1.5 |
| 2011 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 95.1 | 949 | 1.5 |
| 2010 | 31 | 15 | 16 | - | 949 | 2.3 |
| 2009 | 27 | 13 | 14 | - | 963 | 2.9 |
| 2008 | 18 | 8 | 10 | - | 963 | 1.3 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.