Old Bar Public School

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About the school

Old Bar Public School provides a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Located in Old Bar, the school is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child can learn and grow. The school values respect, curiosity, and teamwork, and supports its diverse student population by employing effective teaching methods and offering a wide range of subjects that empower students to discover their passions and develop essential skills.

Academic Focus

The school's strong focus areas include literacy, numeracy, and student welfare, aiming to build upon past achievements while preparing students for future challenges. Old Bar Public School is dedicated to promoting high educational aspirations through explicit teaching strategies and a culture of inclusivity and innovation. The school actively engages with families to co-design individual learning plans, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Community Engagement

Old Bar Public School boasts a welcoming atmosphere that fosters strong partnerships among staff, students, parents, and the broader community. The school has a reputation for being open in its interactions, creating a collaborative environment where teamwork is encouraged. The unique location also offers students various opportunities for recreational activities and environmental studies, enriching their educational experience.

In addition to its academic and cultural programs, the school provides a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, technology, and the creative arts. By focusing on holistic development, Old Bar Public School prepares students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens ready to face an increasingly complex world.

Mission

At Old Bar Public School, we are committed to building educational aspiration where effective, explicit teaching methods and a culture of inclusivity, innovation and high expectations promote excellent student outcomes. The establishment of respectful, collaborative partnerships across our school community inspire learners and support wellbeing so staff and students can connect, succeed and thrive in a complex world.

Location & Catchment Area

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
480 (234 girls, 246 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
480
ICSEA What does this mean?
994 (percentile 44)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
33% / 31% / 22% / 15%
Indigenous students
13%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
27.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
4.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 54
Year 1 71
Year 2 69
Year 3 66
Year 4 76
Year 5 75
Year 6 69
Total 480

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 480 234 246 - 994 27.1
2024 507 244 263 89.1 984 31.3
2023 527 262 265 89.3 970 31.3
2022 496 249 247 88.3 979 31.3
2021 526 258 268 91.2 975 30.8
2020 524 257 267 - 975 30.7
2019 516 249 267 92.9 968 29.7
2018 512 249 263 92.8 960 29.7
2017 498 247 251 94.9 974 27.8
2016 469 219 250 93.5 970 25.7
2015 445 209 236 93.1 956 24.4
2014 424 206 218 93.6 952 22.7
2013 398 195 203 93.8 957 20.5
2012 360 179 181 94 973 18.4
2011 350 179 171 93.8 968 17.4
2010 353 194 159 - 971 17.4
2009 301 165 136 - 1033 15
2008 299 168 131 - 1033 15

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.

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