# Farmborough Road Public School

Farmborough Road Public School is a NSW government primary school in Unanderra, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 226 (2025)
- **Address**: 56 Farmborough Rd, Unanderra NSW 2526
- **Phone**: (02) 4271 1133
- **Website**: https://farmborord-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: farmborord-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50015
- **Established**: 1956-01-01

## About

Farmborough Road Public School, established in 1956, is located in the Wollongong suburb of Unanderra, serving the Unanderra and Farmborough Heights communities. The school's motto, 'Onward and Upward', guides its operations in providing a safe and caring learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students.

## Educational Programs
The professional and supportive staff at Farmborough Road Public School recognise, value, and support students' individual differences and abilities. They implement a range of educational programs that allow students to excel in various areas, including literacy, numeracy, environmental education, dance, choir, public speaking, debating, welfare, technology, and sport.

## Community Involvement
The Families at Farmborough Community Centre, located on the school grounds, offers various programs for children and their families, including a Transition to School Program designed to support students entering formal schooling for the first time. The school fosters an active partnership with its Parents and Citizens Committee, ensuring that the wider community participates actively in many aspects of school life, which collectively focuses on improving student learning outcomes and celebrating achievements.

## Inclusivity and Support
Farmborough Road Public School is dedicated to inclusivity, welcoming students from all backgrounds and ensuring they feel safe and confident from their very first day. The school offers tailored learning support to meet diverse student needs, including high potential and gifted education and wellbeing support. This inclusive approach prepares students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens, promoting values of respect, curiosity, and teamwork within a supportive environment.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "Onward and Upward"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 226 |
| 2024 | 221 |
| 2023 | 216 |
| 2022 | 204 |
| 2021 | 204 |
| 2020 | 184 |
| 2019 | 177 |
| 2018 | 180 |
| 2017 | 194 |
| 2016 | 179 |
| 2015 | 186 |
| 2014 | 196 |
| 2013 | 195 |
| 2012 | 217 |
| 2011 | 225 |
| 2010 | 237 |
| 2009 | 243 |
| 2008 | 240 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50015-farmborough-road-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.