About the school
Bathurst Public School is dedicated to providing a high-quality, comprehensive education for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school fosters a learning environment where children are known, valued, and cared for, encouraging confidence and personal growth. The educational approach focuses on explicit teaching of core knowledge and skills, enhancing literacy and numeracy as well as other vital learning areas.
Co-Curricular Programs
Students at Bathurst Public School can engage in a variety of co-curricular activities, including music programs such as band, choir, recorder, and violin, alongside numerous sports options. The school also offers robust public speaking and debating programs, enriching the educational experience of its learners.
Community and Partnerships
The school boasts strong partnerships with Denison College – Bathurst High Campus, facilitating a comprehensive transition program dubbed 'i explore'. Furthermore, Bathurst Public School houses other educational services, such as the Bathurst Learning Difficulties Support Centre and the Reading Recovery Centre, enhancing the resources available to students.
Commitment to Diversity
The school prides itself on its diverse learning community, providing tailored programs to meet various student needs. This includes support for students with high potential as well as those requiring additional assistance. Bathurst Public School ensures that every student experiences a collaborative learning environment, focusing on personal responsibility, effective communication, and problem-solving skills.
Mission
At Bathurst Public School, we nurture confident learners and support every child to learn, grow and succeed. In our friendly and inclusive community, students are empowered to Belong. Believe. Succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bathurst Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Carenne School 722 m
- B Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus 845 m
- C Bathurst South Public School 1.3 km
- D Bathurst West Public School 1.5 km
- E Kelso Public School 3.2 km
- F Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus 4.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 424 (191 girls, 233 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 424
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 983 (percentile 39)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 37% / 25% / 23% / 14%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 92
- Indigenous students
- 14%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 15%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 36.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Year 1 | 58 |
| Year 2 | 51 |
| Year 3 | 63 |
| Year 4 | 53 |
| Year 5 | 79 |
| Year 6 | 67 |
| Total | 424 |
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 | 424 | 191 | 233 | - | 983 | 36.4 |
| 2024 | 423 | 196 | 227 | 89.9 | 993 | 39.8 |
| 2023 | 452 | 206 | 246 | 90.8 | 996 | 38.9 |
| 2022 | 477 | 224 | 253 | 87.5 | 999 | 38.9 |
| 2021 | 509 | 231 | 278 | 92 | 979 | 40.8 |
| 2020 | 564 | 259 | 305 | - | 979 | 40.9 |
| 2019 | 564 | 260 | 304 | 92.4 | 979 | 42 |
| 2018 | 559 | 259 | 300 | 92.7 | 987 | 41 |
| 2017 | 562 | 253 | 309 | 93.8 | 983 | 41.4 |
| 2016 | 577 | 256 | 321 | 92.8 | 972 | 40.1 |
| 2015 | 515 | 231 | 284 | 93.4 | 982 | 37.9 |
| 2014 | 479 | 222 | 257 | 94.3 | 989 | 36.8 |
| 2013 | 471 | 222 | 249 | 94.2 | 995 | 36.1 |
| 2012 | 454 | 217 | 237 | 93.8 | 1019 | 35.3 |
| 2011 | 433 | 204 | 229 | 93 | 1022 | 33.9 |
| 2010 | 429 | 203 | 226 | - | 1029 | 31.7 |
| 2009 | 395 | 187 | 208 | - | 990 | 29.6 |
| 2008 | 386 | 181 | 205 | - | 990 | 29.5 |
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.