Jerrabomberra Public School
Building Our Future Through Education with Respect, Safety & Honesty.
About the school
Jerrabomberra Public School is located in the Queanbeyan District and was established 22 years ago, currently enrolling approximately 860 students. The school is modern and air-conditioned, situated in a semi-rural setting with beautiful gardens and views of the Brindabella Mountains. Jerrabomberra is well-resourced, featuring an extensive library, a computer room for whole-class instruction, and classroom laptop programs. All classrooms are equipped with the latest interactive learning panels, reinforcing the school's commitment to modern teaching methods and technology. The school offers a comprehensive science program and enjoys strong support from the community, with dedicated and experienced staff leading the charge.
Emphasising a K to 6 ethos, Jerrabomberra fosters a warm, friendly, and inclusive environment rooted in mutual respect. The school maintains high expectations of student performance in literacy, numeracy, public speaking, creative arts, and sport, with significant achievements in assessments such as NAPLAN. A full-time Support Teacher and an intensive reading program are available to assist student progress, especially for the 20% of students who come from Defence families, supported by a Defence School Mentor.
With a focus on student welfare, the school participates in The Anxiety Project to enhance resilience, along with initiatives like 'Live Life Well at School', promoting healthy eating and fitness. Jerrabomberra also provides Before and After School Care services on and off-site. The mission of the school is to create a vibrant and responsive environment, aiming to produce confident and community-conscious students through the core values of Respect, Safety, and Honesty.
Mission
In partnership with parents, our aim is to provide a vibrant and responsive environment that produces confident, well-educated and community-conscious students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Jerrabomberra Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Jerrabomberra High School 506 m
- B Karabar High School 3.3 km
- C Tirriwirri School 3.4 km
- D Queanbeyan South Public School 3.5 km
- E Finigan School of Distance Education 4.1 km
- F Queanbeyan High School 4.2 km
- G Queanbeyan West Public School 4.5 km
- H Queanbeyan Public School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 865 (441 girls, 424 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 865
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1107 (percentile 86)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 5% / 18% / 33% / 44%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 40
- Indigenous students
- 4%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 21%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 45.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 96 |
| Year 1 | 111 |
| Year 2 | 121 |
| Year 3 | 151 |
| Year 4 | 126 |
| Year 5 | 131 |
| Year 6 | 129 |
| Total | 865 |
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 | 865 | 441 | 424 | - | 1107 | 45.3 |
| 2024 | 858 | 431 | 427 | 92.3 | 1106 | 49.8 |
| 2023 | 890 | 441 | 449 | 92.8 | 1104 | 49.9 |
| 2022 | 932 | 459 | 473 | 88.5 | 1102 | 49.9 |
| 2021 | 944 | 464 | 480 | 94.1 | 1098 | 49.9 |
| 2020 | 959 | 492 | 467 | - | 1096 | 49.9 |
| 2019 | 942 | 491 | 451 | 94.3 | 1093 | 48.6 |
| 2018 | 943 | 476 | 467 | 94.4 | 1102 | 48.5 |
| 2017 | 918 | 491 | 427 | 94.9 | 1091 | 47.5 |
| 2016 | 909 | 482 | 427 | 95.4 | 1092 | 45.7 |
| 2015 | 883 | 466 | 417 | 95.4 | 1098 | 44.8 |
| 2014 | 865 | 451 | 414 | 96 | 1094 | 43.9 |
| 2013 | 850 | 436 | 414 | 95.5 | 1107 | 42.7 |
| 2012 | 849 | 434 | 415 | 95.5 | 1096 | 42.7 |
| 2011 | 864 | 444 | 420 | 95.5 | 1099 | 42.9 |
| 2010 | 831 | 422 | 409 | - | 1096 | 39.6 |
| 2009 | 818 | 430 | 388 | - | 1107 | 39.1 |
| 2008 | 801 | 425 | 376 | - | 1107 | 39.1 |
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.