Bega Valley Public School
Transforming lives through learning.
About the school
Bega Valley Public School is located on the far south coast of NSW and proudly belongs to the Sapphire Coast Learning Community of Public Schools. With a long tradition of serving the local rural community, the school is known for its strong academic and sporting achievements. Its unique setting, including expansive playing fields and attractive heritage buildings, offers an exceptional foundation for promoting a conducive learning environment and fostering pride among students.
The school embraces a fundamental belief in the capacity of all students to learn and reach their potential. Bega Valley Public School promotes positive behaviours for learning, valuing care for oneself and others, supporting peaceful conflict resolution, and upholding principles of equity and quality. The school community fosters a culture that celebrates learning while providing a broad range of academic, sporting, cultural, and social experiences tailored to individual needs.
Additionally, the school offers comprehensive support to its families, co-designing learning plans that cater to each student's unique learning requirements. This approach ensures that every child feels safe, included, and valued from their very first day at the school, ultimately contributing to their growth both in and out of the classroom. Moreover, Bega Valley Public School actively collaborates with its community and families to create an inclusive environment where all students can thrive.
Mission
At Bega Valley Public School, we empower young people to become informed and active members of society. We foster lifelong learners by prioritising academic growth, wellbeing and social success in a supportive environment where every student is cared for.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bega Valley Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bega High School 880 m
- B Tanja Public School 12.6 km
- C Tathra Public School 14.3 km
- D Bournda Environmental Education Centre 15.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 291 (129 girls, 162 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 291
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 917 (percentile 14)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 56% / 24% / 14% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 132
- Indigenous students
- 22%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 22.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 40 |
| Year 1 | 37 |
| Year 2 | 39 |
| Year 3 | 50 |
| Year 4 | 47 |
| Year 5 | 33 |
| Year 6 | 45 |
| Total | 291 |
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 | 291 | 129 | 162 | - | 917 | 22.9 |
| 2024 | 302 | 140 | 162 | 84.8 | 932 | 25.2 |
| 2023 | 296 | 139 | 157 | 87.1 | 916 | 25.2 |
| 2022 | 305 | 138 | 167 | 80.9 | 914 | 24.5 |
| 2021 | 303 | 135 | 168 | 87 | 913 | 23.9 |
| 2020 | 298 | 137 | 161 | - | 912 | 22.8 |
| 2019 | 316 | 142 | 174 | 89.2 | 930 | 22.8 |
| 2018 | 321 | 139 | 182 | 90.6 | 925 | 22.9 |
| 2017 | 336 | 142 | 194 | 91 | 909 | 23.6 |
| 2016 | 347 | 155 | 192 | 90.1 | 919 | 22.4 |
| 2015 | 337 | 155 | 182 | 91.2 | 907 | 22.2 |
| 2014 | 359 | 173 | 186 | 92.1 | 915 | 23.3 |
| 2013 | 340 | 173 | 167 | 92.2 | 919 | 22.3 |
| 2012 | 343 | 179 | 164 | 90.8 | 926 | 21.6 |
| 2011 | 215 | 107 | 108 | 92.1 | 929 | 14.5 |
| 2010 | 191 | 97 | 94 | - | 936 | 13 |
| 2009 | 197 | 97 | 100 | - | 998 | 13.1 |
| 2008 | 192 | 98 | 94 | - | 998 | 12.8 |
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.