Banora Point Public School
Engaging minds. Empowering success.
About the school
Banora Point Public School operates under the banner 'Engaging Minds, Empowering Success', offering a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Located in a park-like setting near the Tweed River, the school features spacious grounds that include a large oval and rainforest area. The dedicated staff at Banora Point Public School is experienced, enthusiastic, and committed to providing quality education tailored to meet student needs, aimed at developing each child's unique talents. The school embraces a contemporary educational approach, creating an environment where future-focused learners can thrive.
Educational Opportunities
Banora Point Public School offers a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to explore various academic, sporting, cultural, and social pursuits. Success is celebrated within the community, fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritises student wellbeing. The school values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that all students feel safe and included from their very first day.
Community and Support
Collaboration with families is a cornerstone of the school's mission. Teachers and support teams work alongside families to design customised learning plans that cater to individual student needs, including specialised support for those with additional needs or those who excel academically. This ensures that every child is empowered to achieve their personal best in a welcoming and nurturing environment. Banora Point Public School is not only an educational institution; it is a vibrant community where all students are encouraged to grow and succeed.
Mission
Engaging minds. Empowering success.
Location & Catchment Area
- Banora Point Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Caldera School 1.7 km
- B Centaur Public School 1.8 km
- C Banora Point High School 2.0 km
- D Tweed River High School 3.0 km
- E Tweed Heads South Public School 3.0 km
- F Fingal Head Public School 3.5 km
- G Cudgen Public School 4.6 km
- H Terranora Public School 4.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 390 (188 girls, 202 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 390
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 992 (percentile 43)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 29% / 39% / 24% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 89
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 21.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Year 1 | 45 |
| Year 2 | 49 |
| Year 3 | 68 |
| Year 4 | 52 |
| Year 5 | 61 |
| Year 6 | 67 |
| Total | 390 |
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 | 390 | 188 | 202 | - | 992 | 21.9 |
| 2024 | 411 | 192 | 219 | 90.9 | 992 | 23.2 |
| 2023 | 467 | 212 | 255 | 91.2 | 996 | 26.6 |
| 2022 | 506 | 226 | 280 | 88.8 | 998 | 28.5 |
| 2021 | 536 | 243 | 293 | 91.8 | 995 | 30.8 |
| 2020 | 574 | 254 | 320 | - | 1000 | 32 |
| 2019 | 606 | 275 | 331 | 92.6 | 994 | 33.3 |
| 2018 | 607 | 287 | 320 | 93.2 | 994 | 33.3 |
| 2017 | 635 | 305 | 330 | 93.9 | 986 | 33.7 |
| 2016 | 621 | 302 | 319 | 94.8 | 989 | 31.1 |
| 2015 | 630 | 311 | 319 | 94.2 | 995 | 32.2 |
| 2014 | 617 | 290 | 327 | 95.3 | 998 | 32.1 |
| 2013 | 601 | 282 | 319 | 93.2 | 1005 | 30.8 |
| 2012 | 574 | 273 | 301 | 94.6 | 979 | 29.4 |
| 2011 | 538 | 253 | 285 | 94.6 | 980 | 28 |
| 2010 | 539 | 245 | 294 | - | 981 | 26.9 |
| 2009 | 511 | 237 | 274 | - | 965 | 25.8 |
| 2008 | 510 | 240 | 270 | - | 965 | 25.7 |
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.