About the school
Colo Vale Public School strives for excellence, innovation and success in a caring community. Located in an idyllic bushland setting with outstanding facilities and modern technology, the school encourages children to reach their full potential through fostering a dynamic, interactive and supportive environment. The learning community seeks continuous improvement in quality teaching and learning. The key values of respect yourself, respect others, and respect the environment are embedded in programs to promote student wellbeing.
Comprehensive Programs
The school offers comprehensive enrichment and student support programs, including a learning support team, student leadership, technology initiatives, an eco-garden, creative and performing arts, public speaking, playgroup, transition programs, and sporting opportunities. By sharing expertise and partnerships with the Bowral Learning Community, Colo Vale Public School optimises student learning.
A Focus on Lifelong Learning
Catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school provides the foundations for lifelong learning, ensuring students become literate, numerate, well-educated citizens with the capabilities and confidence to make a positive contribution to Australian society. Additionally, the school prides itself on nurturing close parent and community relationships, working together to support every student’s educational journey.
Mission
Colo Vale Public School is a vibrant, inclusive learning community that embraces resilience, seeks challenge, inspires innovation and curiosity in the pursuit of excellence.
Location & Catchment Area
- Colo Vale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Hill Top Public School 5.4 km
- B Tangara School 5.7 km
- C Mittagong Public School 6.0 km
- D Highlands School 6.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 144 (72 girls, 72 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 144
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 952 (percentile 26)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 48% / 33% / 15% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 115
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 32 |
| Year 1 | 22 |
| Year 2 | 25 |
| Year 3 | 22 |
| Year 4 | 13 |
| Year 5 | 16 |
| Year 6 | 14 |
| Total | 144 |
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 | 144 | 72 | 72 | - | 952 | 11 |
| 2024 | 160 | 76 | 84 | 89.2 | 956 | 12 |
| 2023 | 168 | 79 | 89 | 88.7 | 969 | 12 |
| 2022 | 170 | 82 | 88 | 82.7 | 967 | 12 |
| 2021 | 169 | 76 | 93 | 91.4 | 965 | 11.3 |
| 2020 | 183 | 85 | 98 | - | 971 | 11.3 |
| 2019 | 183 | 87 | 96 | 92 | 975 | 11.3 |
| 2018 | 203 | 100 | 103 | 93.1 | 974 | 12.7 |
| 2017 | 219 | 111 | 108 | 94.8 | 974 | 12.6 |
| 2016 | 230 | 121 | 109 | 93.8 | 981 | 12.5 |
| 2015 | 237 | 129 | 108 | 94.8 | 992 | 13.6 |
| 2014 | 243 | 136 | 107 | 94.9 | 1001 | 13.4 |
| 2013 | 239 | 129 | 110 | 95.8 | 1003 | 13.4 |
| 2012 | 244 | 124 | 120 | 94 | 994 | 14 |
| 2011 | 258 | 125 | 133 | 94.4 | 993 | 15.1 |
| 2010 | 258 | 123 | 135 | - | 995 | 15.1 |
| 2009 | 272 | 124 | 148 | - | 1028 | 15.1 |
| 2008 | 264 | 114 | 150 | - | 1028 | 15.1 |
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.