Bowral Public School
Bowral Public School is a government primary school in Bowral, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1090, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 484 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Bowral NSW 2576. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bowral Public School compares
By ICSEA, Bowral Public School ranks 418th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Bowral Public School scores 1090, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bowral Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Bowral
Bowral Public School is located in Bowral, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,535/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 10,764.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bowral suburb profileSchools near Bowral Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bowral Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bowral | 0.5 km | 1103 | 13 higher | 219 |
| Bowral High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bowral | 0.9 km | 956 | 134 lower | 564 |
| Chevalier CollegeIndependent Secondary · Burradoo | 3.1 km | 1081 | 9 lower | 951 |
| Oxley CollegeIndependent Combined · Burradoo | 3.1 km | 1153 | 63 higher | 827 |
| Southern Highlands Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Bowral | 3.1 km | 1068 | 22 lower | 363 |
| Frensham SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mittagong | 4.2 km | 1137 | 47 higher | 345 |
| Mittagong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mittagong | 4.3 km | 992 | 98 lower | 536 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowral Public School a government school?
Yes, Bowral Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bowral Public School offer?
Bowral Public School offers K-6.
What is Bowral Public School's ICSEA score?
Bowral Public School has an ICSEA score of 1090, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bowral Public School?
Bowral Public School has 484 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bowral Public School?
The nearest schools to Bowral Public School are St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School (0.5 km), Bowral High School (0.9 km), Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School (1.0 km).
Where is Bowral Public School located?
Bowral Public School is located in Bowral, NSW 2576. Visit the school website at https://bowral-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.