# Bobs Farm Public School

Bobs Farm Public School is a NSW government primary school in Bobs Farm, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 30 (2025)
- **Address**: 764 Marsh Rd, Bobs Farm NSW 2316
- **Phone**: (02) 4982 1179
- **Website**: https://bobsfarm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bobsfarm-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49128
- **Established**: 1918-07-01

## About

Bobs Farm Public School is a small, community-focused school located on the Tomaree Peninsula, approximately 45 kilometres north of Newcastle. Catering to around 35 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school prides itself on fostering a caring and motivating environment where every child feels valued and secure. Parents have expressed appreciation for the dedicated and loving staff who go above and beyond to support both students and families, reinforcing the school's dedication to a strong community connection.

## Educational Approach
The school offers personalised learning tailored to each child's individual needs, ensuring individual attention and strong relationships between teachers and students. With inclusive extracurricular activities, students engage in a holistic education that promotes their growth. The older students are encouraged to take on leadership roles, mentoring younger peers in a family-like environment which enhances their confidence.

Several educational strategies are employed to improve key academic areas. For example, the school utilises practical maths workstations, online programs like Mathletics and Spellodrome, alongside the Reading Eggs program to enhance literacy skills. The curriculum is dynamic, with a focus on innovative teaching practices, technology integration through Smartboards, and a range of extracurricular activities such as sports and creative arts.

## Facilities and Community
Bobs Farm Public School features well-resourced classrooms, a lush playground, sports fields, and dedicated spaces for technology and the arts. The school's commitment to inclusivity ensures that families from all backgrounds feel welcome, contributing to a vibrant and supportive school culture. As a local community hub, Bobs Farm Public School is committed to maintaining its reputation as an engaging and innovative learning environment.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "If it's going to be, it's up to me"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2008 | 36 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49128-bobs-farm-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.