Bunnaloo Public School
Striving for Excellence in a Caring Rural Community
About the school
Bunnaloo Public School strives to have all of its students reach their full potential. The school places high value on fostering good citizenship, ensuring that students become valuable, contributing members of society. Being an isolated school, it benefits from support through the Country Areas Program. A strong emphasis is placed on Literacy and Numeracy, which has led to outstanding results in NAPLAN and Basic Skills Testing over the past decade. The school caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 6, providing a comprehensive education in a caring rural community.
Educational Focus
With a commitment to quality teaching programs and resources, Bunnaloo Public School empowers students to learn and develop a range of skills. The school's curriculum includes various subjects and opportunities that encourage curiosity and critical thinking, helping students discover their passions. Support for every family is integral, with teachers and wellbeing teams working collaboratively with parents to co-design learning plans tailored to each child’s needs.
Community Engagement
Bunnaloo Public School is a central focus of the Bunnaloo community, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The school values respect, teamwork, and inclusivity, creating an environment where every child feels safe and supported from their first day. The strong partnerships between staff and families contribute significantly to the educational experience, ensuring students feel valued and inspired to learn.
In conclusion, Bunnaloo Public School is dedicated to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed while preparing them to be responsible, active members of society.
Mission
Bunnaloo Public School is focused on supporting all students to be well rounded individuals, who will participate as responsible members of society, achieving their full academic, social, physical and emotional potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bunnaloo Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mathoura Public School 27.6 km
- B Moama Public School 39.5 km
- C Wakool Burraboi Public School 40.1 km
- D Deniliquin South Public School 42.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 31 (16 girls, 15 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 31
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 990 (percentile 42)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 24% / 42% / 27% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 94
- 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 | 4 |
| Year 1 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 |
| Year 4 | 10 |
| Year 5 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 2 |
| Total | 31 |
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 | 31 | 16 | 15 | - | 990 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 90 | 1003 | 3.2 |
| 2023 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 92.6 | 991 | 3.8 |
| 2022 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 91.5 | 982 | 3.8 |
| 2021 | 43 | 25 | 18 | 92.7 | 1032 | 3.6 |
| 2020 | 37 | 23 | 14 | - | 1057 | 3.6 |
| 2019 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 95.6 | 1039 | 3.7 |
| 2018 | 55 | 35 | 20 | 93.3 | 1048 | 3.6 |
| 2017 | 49 | 27 | 22 | 94.9 | 1032 | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 46 | 25 | 21 | 93.8 | 1045 | 3.2 |
| 2015 | 51 | 27 | 24 | 95.1 | 1047 | 3.2 |
| 2014 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 94.5 | 1070 | 2.4 |
| 2013 | 49 | 22 | 27 | 95.2 | 1058 | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 44 | 19 | 25 | 93 | 1081 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 48 | 21 | 27 | 92.9 | 1063 | 2.4 |
| 2010 | 59 | 27 | 32 | - | 990 | 3.5 |
| 2009 | 56 | 22 | 34 | - | 1017 | 3.5 |
| 2008 | 56 | 26 | 30 | - | 1017 | 3.5 |
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.