About the school
Bungendore Public School, established in 1868, is a rural school located on the outskirts of Canberra, accommodating around 500 students. The school is dedicated to nurturing confident and articulate young individuals who will positively contribute to society in a rapidly changing world. It fosters a safe and supportive environment where academic, musical, cultural, and sporting achievements are highly valued, encouraging students to strive for personal excellence in all aspects of their lives.
Core Values
The students, staff, and community at Bungendore Public School are committed to five core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, cooperation, and doing your best. These principles create a strong community spirit and a rich learning environment. The school maintains a close relationship with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience.
Facilities and Programs
Bungendore Public School offers modern classrooms, spacious grounds, and dedicated staff, including a Defence School Transition Aide for families of Defence Force personnel. The facilities also include a purpose-built computer lab and a community library. The school provides a comprehensive education with a variety of extra-curricular and enrichment activities, allowing students to explore their interests and grow holistically.
Mission
We empower our students to reach their full potential through a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and future readiness.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bungendore Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bungendore High School 245 m
- B Sutton Public School 19.9 km
- C Queanbeyan East Public School 20.6 km
- D Queanbeyan Public School 22.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 444 (210 girls, 234 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 444
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1047 (percentile 67)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 16% / 32% / 31% / 22%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 70
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 26.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 60 |
| Year 1 | 65 |
| Year 2 | 68 |
| Year 3 | 77 |
| Year 4 | 55 |
| Year 5 | 59 |
| Year 6 | 60 |
| Total | 444 |
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 | 444 | 210 | 234 | - | 1047 | 26.4 |
| 2024 | 487 | 233 | 254 | 88.1 | 1047 | 29.8 |
| 2023 | 484 | 235 | 249 | 90.1 | 1045 | 29.9 |
| 2022 | 489 | 232 | 257 | 86 | 1054 | 29.3 |
| 2021 | 501 | 236 | 265 | 91 | 1047 | 29.3 |
| 2020 | 510 | 241 | 269 | - | 1051 | 29.3 |
| 2019 | 507 | 254 | 253 | 93.4 | 1048 | 29.3 |
| 2018 | 499 | 243 | 256 | 92.2 | 1055 | 29.3 |
| 2017 | 494 | 242 | 252 | 93.1 | 1053 | 26.8 |
| 2016 | 489 | 239 | 250 | 93.2 | 1057 | 26.5 |
| 2015 | 485 | 230 | 255 | 93.1 | 1060 | 25.4 |
| 2014 | 472 | 219 | 253 | 93.7 | 1064 | 25.3 |
| 2013 | 468 | 213 | 255 | 94.1 | 1064 | 24.4 |
| 2012 | 455 | 219 | 236 | 93.8 | 1056 | 23.7 |
| 2011 | 465 | 228 | 237 | 93.4 | 1052 | 24.7 |
| 2010 | 505 | 240 | 265 | - | 1052 | 26.7 |
| 2009 | 498 | 252 | 246 | - | 1085 | 25.7 |
| 2008 | 488 | 250 | 238 | - | 1085 | 23.6 |
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.