Bangalow Public School

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Phone: (02) 6687 1434
Email: bangalow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Byron St, Bangalow NSW 2479
Website: https://bangalow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Quick facts

Established: 1 October 1884
Category: Primary School
Gender: Co-ed
Subjects: Comprehensive
Local government area: Byron
State electorate: Ballina
Federal electorate: Richmond

About the school

Bangalow Public School is situated in the historic township of Bangalow and forms an integral part of a supportive community. The school is dedicated to providing a friendly and welcoming environment where parents and staff collaborate for the benefit of students. Its motto, 'Our Best Always', underscores the school’s commitment to academic and sporting excellence, reflected in the successes of its students at district, regional, and state competitions, as well as strong results in NAPLAN.

Community Involvement

The school enjoys robust community support, particularly through initiatives like the Federally funded Growing Healthy Schools project, which includes regular Munch and Crunch sessions led by community volunteers and 'Kids In the Kitchen' lessons that utilise ingredients from the school’s vegetable garden. These activities equip students with the skills necessary for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Core Values

Bangalow Public School's core values—Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Best—form the foundation of its student welfare policy, which actively rewards positive behaviour. The school prioritises providing a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment for all students. Furthermore, its educational focus extends beyond academics, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence through various programs and activities designed to promote student wellbeing and personal development.

The school serves students from Kindergarten to Year 6, offering a comprehensive education that supports individual growth and learning. With modern facilities and a commitment to excellence, Bangalow Public School is a community-centric institution that nurtures each child’s potential.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Location & Catchment Area

Bangalow Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 295 (138 girls, 157 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 295
ICSEA What does this mean?: 1088 (percentile 81)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 8% / 21% / 34% / 37%
FOEI What does this mean?: 31
Indigenous students: 4%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 13%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 16.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 2.6

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	39
Year 1	57
Year 2	43
Year 3	48
Year 4	37
Year 5	34
Year 6	37
Total	295

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	295	138	157	-	1088	16.3
2024	280	131	149	90	1081	16.2
2023	259	122	137	88.3	1088	15.2
2022	250	123	127	86.4	1085	15
2021	250	125	125	92	1071	13.9
2020	242	111	131	-	1069	13.9
2019	282	128	154	92.6	1073	15.1
2018	293	131	162	92.9	1093	16.1
2017	288	133	155	93.3	1093	16.7
2016	291	146	145	93	1097	15.6
2015	281	148	133	93.3	1102	16.6
2014	274	147	127	94.8	1098	15.6
2013	249	140	109	94.6	1101	14.4
2012	213	124	89	94.8	1126	13.2
2011	197	106	91	93.1	1114	11.6
2010	187	100	87	-	1109	11.6
2009	202	110	92	-	1095	12.2
2008	267	138	129	-	1095	14.5

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.