Bangor Public School is a co-ed government primary in regional NSW with a structured, pastoral approach to learning.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Bangor Public School is a co-ed government primary in regional NSW with a structured, pastoral approach to learning. The school runs an Inspire program for high potential and gifted students, alongside additional support for those who need it. Families choosing Bangor tend to value clear routines, strong teacher-student relationships, and a learning environment that caters to a range of abilities. It suits families looking for a traditional, community-focused primary with specialist pathways for gifted learners.
Bangor Public School is also known as BPS Bangor.
Bangor Public School draws students from the Bangor PS.
Bangor Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 51.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 61/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1077, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bangor Public School, Year 3 students averaged 419 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 505, above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Bangor Public School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 503 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Bangor Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 64/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Bangor Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 12% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
Bangor Public School is located in Bangor, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1077 (78th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.