About the school
Farmborough Road Public School, established in 1956, is located in the Wollongong suburb of Unanderra, serving the Unanderra and Farmborough Heights communities. The school's motto, 'Onward and Upward', guides its operations in providing a safe and caring learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
Educational Programs
The professional and supportive staff at Farmborough Road Public School recognise, value, and support students' individual differences and abilities. They implement a range of educational programs that allow students to excel in various areas, including literacy, numeracy, environmental education, dance, choir, public speaking, debating, welfare, technology, and sport.
Community Involvement
The Families at Farmborough Community Centre, located on the school grounds, offers various programs for children and their families, including a Transition to School Program designed to support students entering formal schooling for the first time. The school fosters an active partnership with its Parents and Citizens Committee, ensuring that the wider community participates actively in many aspects of school life, which collectively focuses on improving student learning outcomes and celebrating achievements.
Inclusivity and Support
Farmborough Road Public School is dedicated to inclusivity, welcoming students from all backgrounds and ensuring they feel safe and confident from their very first day. The school offers tailored learning support to meet diverse student needs, including high potential and gifted education and wellbeing support. This inclusive approach prepares students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens, promoting values of respect, curiosity, and teamwork within a supportive environment.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Farmborough Road Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Unanderra Public School 1.7 km
- B Berkeley West Public School 1.8 km
- C Figtree Public School 2.8 km
- D Illawarra Sports High School 2.8 km
- E Berkeley Public School 3.0 km
- F Figtree High School 3.1 km
- G Cringila Public School 3.5 km
- H Mount Kembla Public School 3.5 km
- I Figtree Heights Public School 3.7 km
- J Hayes Park Public School 3.9 km
- K Nareena Hills Public School 4.0 km
- L Lindsay Park Public School 4.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 226 (107 girls, 119 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 226
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 961 (percentile 29)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 43% / 28% / 19% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 118
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 13%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 36 |
| Year 1 | 30 |
| Year 2 | 37 |
| Year 3 | 31 |
| Year 4 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 33 |
| Year 6 | 29 |
| Total | 226 |
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 | 226 | 107 | 119 | - | 961 | 18.8 |
| 2024 | 221 | 109 | 112 | 85.4 | 955 | 18.8 |
| 2023 | 216 | 104 | 112 | 87.9 | 954 | 18.8 |
| 2022 | 204 | 100 | 104 | 82.8 | 935 | 18.4 |
| 2021 | 204 | 96 | 108 | 88.3 | 950 | 17.4 |
| 2020 | 184 | 83 | 101 | - | 953 | 16.3 |
| 2019 | 177 | 77 | 100 | 90.7 | 948 | 15.3 |
| 2018 | 180 | 81 | 99 | 91.3 | 930 | 15.3 |
| 2017 | 194 | 88 | 106 | 91.7 | 907 | 15.2 |
| 2016 | 179 | 90 | 89 | 91.7 | 918 | 11.8 |
| 2015 | 186 | 90 | 96 | 93.8 | 926 | 11.8 |
| 2014 | 196 | 95 | 101 | 92 | 930 | 11.5 |
| 2013 | 195 | 102 | 93 | 91.9 | 923 | 11.8 |
| 2012 | 217 | 121 | 96 | 92.9 | 953 | 12.2 |
| 2011 | 225 | 119 | 106 | 92.1 | 945 | 12.2 |
| 2010 | 237 | 117 | 120 | - | 957 | 13.3 |
| 2009 | 243 | 122 | 121 | - | 1003 | 13.1 |
| 2008 | 240 | 124 | 116 | - | 1003 | 13.1 |
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.