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
- A Bowral High School 934 m
- B Mittagong Public School 4.3 km
- C Tangara School 5.6 km
- D Highlands School 6.0 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 47
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 20%
- 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.