Bowning Public School
A quality education in a caring learning environment.
About the school
Welcome to Bowning Public School, which has a proud record of delivering quality education for over 160 years. The school offers the very best of both worlds, providing individualised learning programs in a nurturing small school environment while maintaining a global attitude. Bowning Public School is supported by the latest technology and the resources and expertise of a world-class educational system. Highly trained and experienced staff deliver quality learning programs that are fun and engaging for students, adapting to meet individual needs with a focus on vital skills such as literacy, numeracy, technology, and social independence.
The school provides a supportive and safe learning environment that emphasises values of safety, respect, and responsibility. Students are encouraged to strive for their 'personal best' to reach their full potential, broaden their horizons, and develop self-discipline for successful lifelong learning. Strong community involvement is integral to the school, working closely with parents as partners in their child's educational journey. A vibrant group of Parents and Citizens contributes significantly to various school activities, assisting with tutoring, reading recovery programs, and other classroom initiatives.
Bowning Public School has also achieved recognition for its Active After School Sports initiative, promoting healthy lifestyles and demonstrating impressive student participation in regional sports, reflecting a strong sense of teamwork among the students.
Mission
Bowning Public School's mission: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."
Location & Catchment Area
- Bowning Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Yass Public School 11.5 km
- B Yass High School 11.7 km
- C Berinba Public School 13.2 km
- D Binalong Public School 20.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 26 (16 girls, 10 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 26
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 994 (percentile 44)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 40% / 32% / 19% / 9%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 120
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 4 |
| Year 4 | 2 |
| Year 5 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Total | 26 |
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 | 26 | 16 | 10 | - | 994 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 87.8 | 984 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 88.6 | 935 | 2 |
| 2022 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 81.7 | 971 | 2.1 |
| 2021 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 82.4 | 950 | 1.9 |
| 2020 | 30 | 9 | 21 | - | 952 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 26 | 11 | 15 | 92 | 941 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 91.8 | 935 | 2 |
| 2017 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 94.4 | 901 | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 28 | 13 | 15 | 94.3 | 874 | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 95.7 | 924 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | 42 | 23 | 19 | 95 | 941 | 2.5 |
| 2013 | 45 | 26 | 19 | 94.2 | 914 | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 45 | 24 | 21 | 94.2 | 937 | 2.6 |
| 2011 | 43 | 20 | 23 | 92.6 | 940 | 2.6 |
| 2010 | 43 | 17 | 26 | - | 948 | 2.5 |
| 2009 | 43 | 16 | 27 | - | 984 | 2.5 |
| 2008 | 38 | 15 | 23 | - | 984 | 2.5 |
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.