# Old Bar Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 480 (2025)
- **Address**: 22 David St, Old Bar NSW 2430
- **Phone**: (02) 6553 7248
- **Website**: https://oldbar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49552
- **Established**: 1935-08-01

## About

Old Bar Public School provides a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Located in Old Bar, the school is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child can learn and grow. The school values respect, curiosity, and teamwork, and supports its diverse student population by employing effective teaching methods and offering a wide range of subjects that empower students to discover their passions and develop essential skills.

## Academic Focus
The school's strong focus areas include literacy, numeracy, and student welfare, aiming to build upon past achievements while preparing students for future challenges. Old Bar Public School is dedicated to promoting high educational aspirations through explicit teaching strategies and a culture of inclusivity and innovation. The school actively engages with families to co-design individual learning plans, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.

## Community Engagement
Old Bar Public School boasts a welcoming atmosphere that fosters strong partnerships among staff, students, parents, and the broader community. The school has a reputation for being open in its interactions, creating a collaborative environment where teamwork is encouraged. The unique location also offers students various opportunities for recreational activities and environmental studies, enriching their educational experience.

In addition to its academic and cultural programs, the school provides a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, technology, and the creative arts. By focusing on holistic development, Old Bar Public School prepares students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens ready to face an increasingly complex world.

## Mission

At Old Bar Public School, we are committed to building educational aspiration where effective, explicit teaching methods and a culture of inclusivity, innovation and high expectations promote excellent student outcomes. The establishment of respectful, collaborative partnerships across our school community inspire learners and support wellbeing so staff and students can connect, succeed and thrive in a complex world.

Motto: "Success By The Sea"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 480 |
| 2024 | 507 |
| 2023 | 527 |
| 2022 | 496 |
| 2021 | 526 |
| 2020 | 524 |
| 2019 | 516 |
| 2018 | 512 |
| 2017 | 498 |
| 2016 | 469 |
| 2015 | 445 |
| 2014 | 424 |
| 2013 | 398 |
| 2012 | 360 |
| 2011 | 350 |
| 2010 | 353 |
| 2009 | 301 |
| 2008 | 299 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49552-old-bar-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.