About the school
Bowen Public School is a modern, well-resourced primary school located in the residential area of East Orange, offering education from Kindergarten to Year 6. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive and safe learning environment, the school prioritises the core values of resilience, respect, and a dedication to being learners. The well-being of each student is emphasised through various programs that promote self-esteem and acknowledge student achievements.
The school identifies as a welcoming community, with approximately 47% of its student population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, alongside a diverse group of multicultural students. This diversity is embraced as part of the school's mission to ensure every student feels connected and valued.
Bowen Public School aims to enhance educational outcomes through strong academic programs that cater to students with special learning needs, leveraging additional support from RAM Equity Programs. The implementation of '21st Century Learning' practices enables the school to stay at the forefront of educational innovation. Programs are designed to inspire students to dream big, aim high, and achieve personal excellence.
In addition to its academic focus, the school is dedicated to promoting positive behaviour through established expectations and a dedicated welfare system. This approach ensures that students not only excel academically but also develop into responsible and tolerant citizens. Overall, Bowen Public School represents a vibrant and nurturing educational community where every child is encouraged to grow and thrive.
Mission
Growing through learning. We provide a high-quality, inclusive educational environment that supports learning and wellbeing, ensuring students and teachers connect, succeed and thrive.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bowen Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Orange East Public School 415 m
- B Canobolas High School 1.3 km
- C Glenroi Heights Public School 1.9 km
- D Bletchington Public School 1.9 km
- E Orange Public School 2.1 km
- F Anson Street School 2.6 km
- G Orange High School 3.1 km
- H Calare Public School 3.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 217 (94 girls, 123 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 217
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 811 (percentile 3)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 75% / 20% / 5% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 162
- Indigenous students
- 57%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 26 |
| Year 1 | 40 |
| Year 2 | 21 |
| Year 3 | 35 |
| Year 4 | 35 |
| Year 5 | 30 |
| Year 6 | 30 |
| Total | 217 |
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 | 217 | 94 | 123 | - | 811 | 19.1 |
| 2024 | 226 | 94 | 132 | 87 | 801 | 21.3 |
| 2023 | 238 | 106 | 132 | 86.1 | 796 | 21.3 |
| 2022 | 250 | 103 | 147 | 85.8 | 778 | 21.4 |
| 2021 | 237 | 102 | 135 | 89 | 806 | 18.2 |
| 2020 | 242 | 106 | 136 | - | 809 | 19.7 |
| 2019 | 263 | 126 | 137 | 90.9 | 802 | 26.5 |
| 2018 | 243 | 115 | 128 | 92.1 | 787 | 25 |
| 2017 | 236 | 105 | 131 | 92.7 | 790 | 24.1 |
| 2016 | 228 | 96 | 132 | 91.9 | 800 | 23.3 |
| 2015 | 212 | 98 | 114 | 92.7 | 814 | 20.9 |
| 2014 | 175 | 84 | 91 | 93.2 | 809 | 21.5 |
| 2013 | 168 | 87 | 81 | 90.9 | 764 | 17.5 |
| 2012 | 158 | 81 | 77 | 88.9 | 805 | 17.2 |
| 2011 | 170 | 88 | 82 | 88.4 | 821 | 16.2 |
| 2010 | 174 | 87 | 87 | - | 835 | 15.4 |
| 2009 | 175 | 82 | 93 | - | 818 | 17.3 |
| 2008 | 203 | 89 | 114 | - | 818 | 17.4 |
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.