# Bangalow Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 295 (2025)
- **Address**: Byron St, Bangalow NSW 2479
- **Phone**: (02) 6687 1434
- **Website**: https://bangalow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bangalow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49770
- **Established**: 1884-10-01

## About

Bangalow Public School is situated in the historic township of Bangalow and forms an integral part of a supportive community. The school is dedicated to providing a friendly and welcoming environment where parents and staff collaborate for the benefit of students. Its motto, 'Our Best Always', underscores the school’s commitment to academic and sporting excellence, reflected in the successes of its students at district, regional, and state competitions, as well as strong results in NAPLAN.

## Community Involvement
The school enjoys robust community support, particularly through initiatives like the Federally funded Growing Healthy Schools project, which includes regular Munch and Crunch sessions led by community volunteers and 'Kids In the Kitchen' lessons that utilise ingredients from the school’s vegetable garden. These activities equip students with the skills necessary for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

## Core Values
Bangalow Public School's core values—Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Best—form the foundation of its student welfare policy, which actively rewards positive behaviour. The school prioritises providing a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment for all students. Furthermore, its educational focus extends beyond academics, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence through various programs and activities designed to promote student wellbeing and personal development.

The school serves students from Kindergarten to Year 6, offering a comprehensive education that supports individual growth and learning. With modern facilities and a commitment to excellence, Bangalow Public School is a community-centric institution that nurtures each child’s potential.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Our Best Always"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 295 |
| 2024 | 280 |
| 2023 | 259 |
| 2022 | 250 |
| 2021 | 250 |
| 2020 | 242 |
| 2019 | 282 |
| 2018 | 293 |
| 2017 | 288 |
| 2016 | 291 |
| 2015 | 281 |
| 2014 | 274 |
| 2013 | 249 |
| 2012 | 213 |
| 2011 | 197 |
| 2010 | 187 |
| 2009 | 202 |
| 2008 | 267 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49770-bangalow-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.