# Bendemeer Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 29 (2025)
- **Address**: Charles St, Bendemeer NSW 2355
- **Phone**: (02) 6769 6532
- **Website**: https://bendemeer-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bendemeer-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49380
- **Established**: 1860-02-01

## About

Bendemeer Public School is a small rural school located 40 kilometres north of Tamworth, atop the beautiful Moonbi Ranges. The school is renowned for its warm, family-oriented atmosphere, where students are not just classmates but friends who interact across different age groups. This nurturing environment fosters confidence and happiness among students. 

The school proudly serves the Bendemeer community, offering high-quality education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. With a commitment to personalised learning, the school maintains small class sizes to ensure that each child receives individual attention and support. Active engagement from families enhances the learning experience, creating a collaborative approach to education. 

Bendemeer Public School is part of the Tamworth Small Schools cluster and the New England Alliance+ Leadership Project, which allows students to participate in various sports, arts, and curriculum activities regularly. The dedicated leadership and teaching staff work together collaboratively, aiming to enhance their knowledge of current educational practices. Notably, the school is also supported by an active Parents and Citizens (P&C) association, which plays a crucial role in the continual improvement and development of school facilities and programs.

Surrounded by open spaces and a natural setting, Bendemeer Public School encourages curiosity and creativity, instilling a lifelong love of learning in its students. Visitors are always welcome to explore the vibrant community that prioritises personal and academic growth for every child.

## Mission

At Bendemeer Public School we believe that every child has the potential to achieve. We believe that our students will grow into respectful, cooperative individuals who have a positive outlook and the confidence to ask for support when it is needed. We believe that the education of a child is the responsibility of many including parents, carers, external agencies and the child themselves. Through high quality teaching and learning opportunities our students will strive to be the best version of themselves.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2008 | 18 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49380-bendemeer-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.