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
- Old Bar Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mitchells Island Public School 8.7 km
- B Hallidays Point Public School 9.1 km
- C Cundletown Public School 10.2 km
- D Chatham Public School 12.9 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 89
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- 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.