Broadwater Public School
We deliver an excellent education in a positive, nurturing environment.
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
- A Cabbage Tree Island Public School 6.5 km
- B Wardell Public School 6.6 km
- C Empire Vale Public School 11.8 km
- D Evans River Community School 12.4 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 124
- 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.