About the school
Bodalla Public School is a small, co-educational primary school located in the rural area of Bodalla, offering education from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school boasts modern facilities, including outdoor learning centres, a dedicated art studio, a computer lab, and a state-of-the-art assembly hall. With an extensive amount of grassed fields and shaded play areas, the school environment is designed to foster a happy and caring atmosphere where students are encouraged to strive for personal excellence.
The school places a strong emphasis on the development of literacy and numeracy skills while ensuring a balanced approach to all key learning areas. The dedicated staff provide innovative and flexible learning experiences, supported by modern technology such as laptop computers and interactive whiteboards. Quality support and extension programs are in place, ensuring every child can reach their full potential.
Bodalla Public School values high levels of parental and community involvement, with parents actively participating in classroom activities and sporting events, contributing to the overall school organisation and planning. The school is committed to providing a safe, secure learning environment that is free from bullying and harassment. Students are taught to take responsibility for their actions and follow a set of core values that promote discipline and welfare, including participation in programs like Fun Friends and Friends For Life. As a member of the Eurobodalla Learning Community, Bodalla Public School is both proud and active, aiming to create confident, resilient lifelong learners within its diverse and inclusive community.
Mission
Bodalla Public School fosters respect and inclusion, empowering students to be confident and independent lifelong learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bodalla Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Narooma Public School 15.2 km
- B Narooma High School 16.6 km
- C Moruya High School 20.1 km
- D Moruya Public School 20.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 65 (36 girls, 29 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 65
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 890 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 61% / 24% / 13% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 129
- Indigenous students
- 32%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 7 |
| Year 1 | 15 |
| Year 2 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 7 |
| Year 4 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 11 |
| Year 6 | 9 |
| Total | 65 |
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 | 65 | 36 | 29 | - | 890 | 5 |
| 2024 | 76 | 40 | 36 | 82.8 | 886 | 6.1 |
| 2023 | 73 | 38 | 35 | 85.1 | 932 | 6 |
| 2022 | 64 | 34 | 30 | 83.5 | 921 | 5.1 |
| 2021 | 62 | 32 | 30 | 86.6 | 933 | 4.9 |
| 2020 | 65 | 35 | 30 | - | 919 | 4.9 |
| 2019 | 71 | 37 | 34 | 91.1 | 938 | 4.9 |
| 2018 | 74 | 35 | 39 | 90.4 | 904 | 6 |
| 2017 | 78 | 36 | 42 | 93.5 | 920 | 4.8 |
| 2016 | 89 | 43 | 46 | 92.3 | 909 | 5.8 |
| 2015 | 89 | 39 | 50 | 91.1 | 915 | 5.7 |
| 2014 | 89 | 42 | 47 | 93.2 | 944 | 6 |
| 2013 | 96 | 43 | 53 | 92.7 | 940 | 6.2 |
| 2012 | 119 | 54 | 65 | 94.2 | 923 | 8.6 |
| 2011 | 141 | 67 | 74 | 93.8 | 927 | 9.1 |
| 2010 | 140 | 66 | 74 | - | 935 | 8.8 |
| 2009 | 141 | 72 | 69 | - | 966 | 9.9 |
| 2008 | 152 | 76 | 76 | - | 966 | 10.8 |
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.