About the school
Pambula Public School is committed to providing a quality educational program for each student in its care. The school promotes strong student welfare and support programs, and maintains high academic expectations and outcomes, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and the creative and practical arts. Furthermore, it encourages active parental and community involvement in school initiatives.
Curriculum and Facilities
Pambula Public School has utilized equity funding to enhance staff training and development in technology, high-order thinking skills, and quality teaching practices. The school embraces modern technologies, featuring interactive whiteboards in every learning area, which supports various learning styles. Additionally, it boasts two support classrooms that cater to students with additional learning needs, allowing mainstream and special needs children to collaborate in a cooperative learning environment.
Set in an ideal bushland location, the school offers expansive open playing areas alongside modern teaching facilities. Staff and community believe that every child deserves to learn in a supportive environment, highlighting the necessity for partnership between home and school to maximise student engagement.
Student Welfare and Community Engagement
High expectations, robust welfare policies, and a broad curriculum enable students to excel. The school values collaboration and partnerships with the community, affirming that a strong sense of belonging is essential for student success. By celebrating diversity and treating each individual with fairness and respect, Pambula Public School ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
Mission
Pambula Public School is a school that proudly serves our Pambula community to help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Pambula Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Merimbula Public School 5.9 km
- B Wolumla Public School 11.6 km
- C Eden Marine High School 14.7 km
- D Eden Public School 15.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 257 (126 girls, 131 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 257
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 994 (percentile 44)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 33% / 37% / 19% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 94
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 42 |
| Year 1 | 35 |
| Year 2 | 33 |
| Year 3 | 29 |
| Year 4 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 47 |
| Year 6 | 41 |
| Total | 257 |
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 | 257 | 126 | 131 | - | 994 | 19.9 |
| 2024 | 264 | 129 | 135 | 90.3 | 997 | 22.2 |
| 2023 | 279 | 133 | 146 | 90.3 | 1001 | 22.3 |
| 2022 | 291 | 131 | 160 | 86.4 | 994 | 21.6 |
| 2021 | 321 | 151 | 170 | 91.3 | 991 | 21.6 |
| 2020 | 343 | 161 | 182 | - | 985 | 21.6 |
| 2019 | 343 | 158 | 185 | 92.3 | 992 | 21.6 |
| 2018 | 323 | 152 | 171 | 92.7 | 995 | 21.6 |
| 2017 | 337 | 155 | 182 | 91.8 | 1002 | 22.1 |
| 2016 | 346 | 168 | 178 | 92.6 | 1001 | 21 |
| 2015 | 325 | 159 | 166 | 92.8 | 1006 | 19.5 |
| 2014 | 314 | 156 | 158 | 92.8 | 1016 | 18.6 |
| 2013 | 304 | 148 | 156 | 93.7 | 1020 | 18.4 |
| 2012 | 298 | 143 | 155 | 92.7 | 1012 | 18.1 |
| 2011 | 311 | 153 | 158 | 93.5 | 1012 | 18 |
| 2010 | 301 | 158 | 143 | - | 1008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 293 | 155 | 138 | - | 1038 | 18.2 |
| 2008 | 309 | 156 | 153 | - | 1038 | 18 |
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.