About the school
Eden Public School has been delivering quality public education to the community since 1857. The school provides a safe and supportive environment that encourages students to fulfil their individual potential. This is achieved through meaningful and relevant teaching practices, providing students with essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for their future development.
School Values
The core values of Eden Public School include Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience. These values guide the school in fulfilling its mission, which focuses on student wellbeing, Aboriginal education, literacy, numeracy, and information and communication technology.
Unique Features
One of the unique features of Eden Public School is its commitment to leadership programs for both students and staff. The school offers targeted classes and support programs for K-6 students, which are designed to cater to diverse learning needs. The school has effectively utilised Equity Funding in areas such as Aboriginal education, digital media integration, and differentiated curriculum.
Additional resources, granted due to its Low Socio-Economic Status, have enabled the implementation of literacy and numeracy programs alongside professional learning for staff. Furthermore, the school prioritises the overall wellbeing of its students, ensuring they have the necessary support to succeed academically and personally.
Mission
Eden Public School aims to provide a holistic, quality learning environment to develop confident and creative global citizens and leaders. The school is committed to delivering the highest quality education by ensuring that each student has the support and opportunities needed to thrive.
Location & Catchment Area
- Eden Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Eden Marine High School 920 m
- B Pambula Public School 15.6 km
- C Towamba Public School 18.9 km
- D Merimbula Public School 19.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 256 (130 girls, 126 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 256
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 906 (percentile 12)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 54% / 30% / 12% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 136
- Indigenous students
- 28%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 26 |
| Year 1 | 31 |
| Year 2 | 50 |
| Year 3 | 36 |
| Year 4 | 36 |
| Year 5 | 41 |
| Year 6 | 36 |
| Total | 256 |
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 | 256 | 130 | 126 | - | 906 | 20.5 |
| 2024 | 268 | 129 | 139 | 87.5 | 910 | 21.6 |
| 2023 | 253 | 124 | 129 | 87.7 | 907 | 21.6 |
| 2022 | 256 | 128 | 128 | 84.2 | 919 | 21.6 |
| 2021 | 237 | 114 | 123 | 89 | 906 | 20.6 |
| 2020 | 250 | 114 | 136 | - | 913 | 20.6 |
| 2019 | 279 | 136 | 143 | 90.6 | 924 | 20.5 |
| 2018 | 290 | 139 | 151 | 91.9 | 912 | 19.8 |
| 2017 | 267 | 129 | 138 | 92.7 | 933 | 18.3 |
| 2016 | 271 | 118 | 153 | 92.2 | 914 | 18.2 |
| 2015 | 271 | 118 | 153 | 93.1 | 904 | 18.2 |
| 2014 | 259 | 113 | 146 | 93.9 | 918 | 20.4 |
| 2013 | 283 | 133 | 150 | 93.5 | 912 | 18.3 |
| 2012 | 278 | 135 | 143 | 92 | 905 | 19.9 |
| 2011 | 279 | 139 | 140 | 93.5 | 909 | 20.1 |
| 2010 | 271 | 138 | 133 | - | 904 | 18.8 |
| 2009 | 275 | 138 | 137 | - | 902 | 18.9 |
| 2008 | 284 | 145 | 139 | - | 902 | 19.1 |
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.