Bowral Public School

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Striving, Thinking, Learning

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About the school

Bowral Public School has a long and proud tradition of serving its community for over 150 years, offering a nurturing environment where lifelong learning is promoted. The school provides the foundations for its students to become literate, numerate, and well-educated citizens, equipping them with the confidence to contribute positively to Australian society. Central to its ethos are four main school rules: Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Fair, and Be Cooperative.

Academic and Extracurricular Excellence

Bowral Public School is renowned for its commitment to student achievement and welfare, engaging students in a diverse range of quality learning experiences across academic, cultural, and sporting programs. Staff members model a commitment to excellence, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in all endeavours. Families are valued as integral partners in the educational journey, with strong relationships maintained between the school and home.

Community and Environment

The school actively promotes respect for the natural environment and encourages students to lead a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Improvements in infrastructure, such as the recent upgrades and the Cooler Classrooms project, further enhance the learning environment, providing modern facilities that support academic and social development.

With a motto of "Striving, Thinking, Learning," Bowral Public School focuses not only on academic success but also on nurturing caring and responsible citizens who are well-informed and appreciative of the world around them. The school's vibrant community actively inspires students to dream big, explore their passions, and reach their fullest potential.

Mission

At Bowral Public School, we believe that education is a journey of endless possibilities. Our school is more than just a place to learn. We are a vibrant community where students are inspired to dream big, explore their passions, and reach their fullest potential. Here, learning goes beyond the classroom, fostering creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love for discovery.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Bowral Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
484 (242 girls, 242 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
484
ICSEA What does this mean?
1090 (percentile 81)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
9% / 23% / 32% / 37%
Indigenous students
3%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
26
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
3.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 77
Year 1 73
Year 2 63
Year 3 69
Year 4 65
Year 5 57
Year 6 80
Total 484

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 484 242 242 - 1090 26
2024 459 222 237 90.9 1083 27.2
2023 453 220 233 92.1 1080 31.5
2022 519 250 269 87.7 1088 31.4
2021 531 244 287 93.6 1083 31.5
2020 560 256 304 - 1080 32.6
2019 582 282 300 94.3 1081 31.6
2018 591 288 303 94.9 1075 31.6
2017 601 297 304 94.2 1079 30.9
2016 603 298 305 94.7 1072 30.9
2015 578 276 302 94.8 1075 29.7
2014 542 258 284 94.9 1072 29.9
2013 547 269 278 94.7 1080 29.7
2012 533 254 279 94.9 1089 27.7
2011 536 265 271 93.4 1099 27.8
2010 546 278 268 - 1106 28
2009 538 275 263 - 1092 28
2008 530 280 250 - 1092 28

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.

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