About the school
Bemboka Public School is a community of learners where the learning journey is recognised as ongoing for everyone in a supportive environment. With a focus on high expectations and celebrating success, the school aims to deliver a quality education that promotes intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and moral development. It nurtures a caring, challenging, and collaborative atmosphere conducive to learning.
Academic Focus
Bemboka Public School prioritises the improvement of literacy and numeracy skills across all stages. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement, including enhancing teacher pedagogical practices through professional learning. The curriculum is designed to engage students through various subjects and activities, including a kitchen garden program, environmental education in partnership with local centres, and the creative arts with a school choir and biennial musical performances.
Student Development
The school boasts a student leadership program for Year 6 pupils, which includes excursions to the Young Leaders conference in Sydney. Students are encouraged to participate in inter-school sports such as swimming, cross-country running, and athletics, fostering teamwork and physical fitness.
Inclusive Environment
Bemboka Public School values a culture of respect for self and others, implemented through the Fish Philosophy. This approach encourages students to value each other, stay focused, learn with a sense of fun, and make informed choices. The school strives to create a safe, stimulating, and challenging learning environment where students become creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bemboka Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Candelo Public School 18.9 km
- B Bega Valley Public School 24.3 km
- C Bega High School 24.4 km
- D Nimmitabel Public School 28.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 29 (9 girls, 20 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 927 (percentile 17)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 45% / 31% / 19% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 124
- Indigenous students
- 28%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 |
| Year 1 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 2 |
| Year 3 | 2 |
| Year 4 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 |
| Year 6 | 7 |
| Total | 29 |
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 | 29 | 9 | 20 | - | 927 | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 33 | 14 | 19 | 84.1 | 900 | 2.9 |
| 2023 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 84.5 | 921 | 2.9 |
| 2022 | 36 | 17 | 19 | 80.9 | 958 | 2.7 |
| 2021 | 35 | 17 | 18 | 91.1 | 938 | 2.7 |
| 2020 | 42 | 20 | 22 | - | 961 | 2.7 |
| 2019 | 47 | 22 | 25 | 87.6 | 957 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 48 | 17 | 31 | 89 | 909 | 3.8 |
| 2017 | 52 | 22 | 30 | 94 | 948 | 3.7 |
| 2016 | 51 | 24 | 27 | 93.3 | 958 | 3.7 |
| 2015 | 54 | 31 | 23 | 93.5 | 950 | 3.7 |
| 2014 | 56 | 35 | 21 | 95 | 968 | 3.8 |
| 2013 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 96.4 | 998 | 3.8 |
| 2012 | 53 | 32 | 21 | 94.5 | 979 | 3.7 |
| 2011 | 58 | 35 | 23 | 94.4 | 965 | 3.7 |
| 2010 | 58 | 35 | 23 | - | 943 | 3.7 |
| 2009 | 57 | 35 | 22 | - | 981 | 3.7 |
| 2008 | 62 | 29 | 33 | - | 981 | 3.7 |
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.