Small government primary school (158 students) in Berrima, NSW, serving K–6.
NAPLAN 21 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Berrima Public School is also known as BPS Berrima.
Berrima Public School draws students from the Berrima PS.
Berrima Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.1/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1029 (59th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Berrima Public School, Year 3 students averaged 382 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 472, 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.
Berrima Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 158 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.
Berrima 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 B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Berrima Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 16% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Berrima Public School is located in Berrima, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1029 (59th 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.