About the school
Bribbaree Public School is a small, coeducational primary school located in the village of Bribbaree, serving the local rural district. With an enrolment of around 30 students, most of whom travel by bus, the school offers a close-knit educational environment where each child is known, valued, and cared for. The local community holds the school in high regard and actively participates in various school and social events.
Educational Environment
The school prides itself on providing a safe, supportive, and challenging learning atmosphere. High expectations for student achievement and behaviour are mirrored in a robust student welfare policy that promotes self-discipline. The commitment to education extends to partnerships with other schools in the Young Small Schools Network, facilitating opportunities for social, sporting, cultural, and academic events.
Student Support and Enrichment
Bribbaree Public School fosters individualised attention thanks to its small class sizes, allowing for tailored learning programs to help each student reach their full potential. The school works closely with families to ensure a collaborative approach to each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. Additional support is provided for students with different learning needs, ensuring inclusivity in every aspect of education.
Through these initiatives, the school demonstrates its dedication to overcoming geographic isolation, providing its students with quality educational experiences comparable to those offered in larger centres. The school's motto, 'Endeavour', aptly reflects its mission to empower students in their learning journeys together with the community.
Mission
Bribbaree Public School values:
- Helping every student to learn, grow, and succeed.
- Connected through collaboration with nearby schools to expand learning opportunities.
- Support for every family through co-designed learning experiences.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bribbaree Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Quandialla Public School 14.5 km
- B Caragabal Public School 32.9 km
- C Maimuru Public School 34.1 km
- D The Henry Lawson High School 36.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 8 (5 girls, 3 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 903 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 83% / 18% / 0% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 136
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 2 | 1 |
| Year 3 | 2 |
| Year 4 | 1 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
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 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 903 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 85.3 | 898 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 86.6 | 903 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 85.4 | 935 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 96.8 | 932 | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 8 | 6 | 2 | - | 878 | 1.3 |
| 2019 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 94.2 | 926 | 1.3 |
| 2018 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 88.8 | 875 | 1.3 |
| 2017 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 93.8 | 905 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 88.9 | 924 | 1.4 |
| 2015 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 91.1 | 865 | 1.4 |
| 2014 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 95.9 | 899 | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 93.9 | 912 | 1.4 |
| 2012 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 93.5 | 991 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 27 | 13 | 14 | 90.4 | 873 | 3.5 |
| 2010 | 30 | 19 | 11 | - | 873 | 2.4 |
| 2009 | 31 | 16 | 15 | - | 938 | 2.4 |
| 2008 | 32 | 16 | 16 | - | 938 | 2.4 |
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.