# Broadwater Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 47 (2025)
- **Address**: Pacific Hwy, Broadwater NSW 2472
- **Phone**: (02) 6682 8226
- **Website**: https://broadwater-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: broadwater-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49747
- **Established**: 1881-10-01

## About

Broadwater Public School is a small, yet vibrant educational institution located south of Ballina. The school prides itself on its core values of excellence in student achievement, respect, care, cooperation, and participation. These values underpin its commitment to ensuring every student achieves their potential and enjoys their learning experience. 

## Learning Environment  
The school features strong academic programs alongside comprehensive student welfare initiatives. It aims to nurture students in a safe and attractive environment that includes extensive gardens and air-conditioned buildings. With experienced and caring staff and small class sizes, the school employs current pedagogical practices to meet and extend each student's abilities and address their individual needs.  

## Community and Extra-Curricular Activities  
Broadwater Public School fosters a supportive and cohesive student body, making all students feel welcome. The school has a proud history of providing diverse extra-curricular activities, enabling students from the small community to participate and thrive, despite potential limitations posed by its relative isolation. The Parents and Citizens Association is highly valued within the school, providing a proactive platform for building strong partnerships within the school community.

## Future Developments  
In response to the flood damage experienced in early 2022, a rebuild project for Broadwater Public School is currently underway, supported by the NSW Government. This project represents the school's commitment to rebuilding and enhancing its infrastructure to better serve the community.  

Broadwater Public School remains dedicated to offering high-quality education for its students, ensuring they are not only educated but also nurtured and supported as they grow.

## Mission

Care. Achievement. Respect.

Motto: "We deliver an excellent education in a positive, nurturing environment."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2008 | 44 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49747-broadwater-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.