Broadwater Public School

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We deliver an excellent education in a positive, nurturing environment.

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About the school

Broadwater Public School is a small, yet vibrant educational institution located south of Ballina. The school prides itself on its core values of excellence in student achievement, respect, care, cooperation, and participation. These values underpin its commitment to ensuring every student achieves their potential and enjoys their learning experience.

Learning Environment

The school features strong academic programs alongside comprehensive student welfare initiatives. It aims to nurture students in a safe and attractive environment that includes extensive gardens and air-conditioned buildings. With experienced and caring staff and small class sizes, the school employs current pedagogical practices to meet and extend each student's abilities and address their individual needs.

Community and Extra-Curricular Activities

Broadwater Public School fosters a supportive and cohesive student body, making all students feel welcome. The school has a proud history of providing diverse extra-curricular activities, enabling students from the small community to participate and thrive, despite potential limitations posed by its relative isolation. The Parents and Citizens Association is highly valued within the school, providing a proactive platform for building strong partnerships within the school community.

Future Developments

In response to the flood damage experienced in early 2022, a rebuild project for Broadwater Public School is currently underway, supported by the NSW Government. This project represents the school's commitment to rebuilding and enhancing its infrastructure to better serve the community.

Broadwater Public School remains dedicated to offering high-quality education for its students, ensuring they are not only educated but also nurtured and supported as they grow.

Mission

Care. Achievement. Respect.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Broadwater Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
47 (18 girls, 29 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
47
ICSEA What does this mean?
979 (percentile 37)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
44% / 40% / 14% / 3%
Indigenous students
0%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
4
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 5
Year 1 4
Year 2 6
Year 3 4
Year 4 5
Year 5 14
Year 6 9
Total 47

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 47 18 29 - 979 4
2024 44 16 28 88.9 979 3.9
2023 51 16 35 89.8 999 4
2022 55 22 33 83.3 993 3.7
2021 53 19 34 91.4 991 3.7
2020 54 23 31 - 981 3.7
2019 51 24 27 94.4 987 3.6
2018 51 29 22 92.8 985 3.7
2017 52 30 22 92.5 989 3.6
2016 44 31 13 94 1010 2.4
2015 45 33 12 94.8 973 2.4
2014 38 28 10 95.7 1011 2.4
2013 37 25 12 91.9 1032 2.4
2012 36 23 13 92.4 987 2.4
2011 35 20 15 96.3 991 2.4
2010 36 21 15 - 954 2.4
2009 37 20 17 - 996 2.4
2008 44 21 23 - 996 2.5

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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