Bellambi Public is a tightly woven community school where pastoral care runs deep.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
Bellambi Public is a tightly woven community school where pastoral care runs deep. The school's signature is its choir and didgeridoo program, offering students a distinctive musical pathway often rare in primary education. For families seeking strong wellbeing support and a school that knows their child well, Bellambi suits the bill. High potential learners access the Inspire program, and additional learning support is available for those who need it.
Bellambi Public School is also known as BPS Bellambi.
Bellambi Public School draws students from the Bellambi PS.
Bellambi Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 27.9/100, rated "Well below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C (Well below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 807 (3rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bellambi Public School, Year 3 students averaged 323 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 439, well below the national average of 490 for that year level. 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.
Bellambi Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 182 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.
Bellambi 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 grades C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Bellambi Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 22% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
Bellambi Public School is located in Bellambi, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 807 (3rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.