Small government primary school (29 students, K–6) in outer regional NSW.
Bendemeer Public School is also known as BPS Bendemeer.
Bendemeer Public School draws students from the Bendemeer PS.
Bendemeer Public School has about 29 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 4 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2023. Year 3 students averaged Reading 402, Writing 449, Numeracy 416, Spelling 375 and Grammar 426. Students at Bendemeer Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Bendemeer Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 29 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.
Bendemeer 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.
Bendemeer Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 24% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is good.
Bendemeer Public School is located in Bendemeer, NSW, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 920 (15th 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.