Tiny government primary school in Bowning, NSW, serving 26 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Bowning Public School is also known as BPS Bowning.
Bowning Public School draws students from the Bowning PS.
Bowning Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 26 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.
Bowning 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.
Bowning Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Bowning Public School is located in Bowning, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 994 (44th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.