Manifold Public School
Lismore-Kyogle Rd, Bentley NSW 2480
Manifold Public School is a government primary school in Bentley, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 17 students. Its ICSEA is 911, where the national average is 1000.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 17.
About this school, from public sources
Public information about Manifold Public School describes a small rural K-6 school on Lismore-Kyogle Road in Bentley, serving the local community since 1929. Its own site highlights a broad curriculum spanning STEM, sport, creative arts and a kitchen garden program, alongside personalised learning support, wellbeing care, and extension work for high-potential students. The school takes part in the Casino Small Schools Network and emphasises inclusivity for students from diverse backgrounds.
Often praised
- Small-school personalised learning
- Kitchen garden and STEM programs
- Strong community and inclusivity focus
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Christian School | North Casino | Independent k–12 / combined | 7.3 km | 979 | 354 |
| Larnook Public School | Larnook | Public primary | 11.7 km | 886 | 11 |
| Casino West Public School | Casino | Public primary | 12.4 km | 756 | 157 |
| Jiggi Public School | Jiggi | Public primary | 12.9 km | 1,010 | 25 |
| St Mary's Primary School | Casino | Catholic primary | 12.9 km | 981 | 606 |
| Casino Public School | Casino | Public primary | 13.4 km | 860 | 428 |
| Stratheden Public School | Stratheden | Public primary | 13.6 km | 931 | 18 |
| Blakebrook Public School | Blakebrook | Public primary | 15.0 km | 942 | 36 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubbo South Public School | Dubbo | Public primary · K-6 | 570 | 911 |
| Luddenham Public School | Luddenham | Public primary · K-6 | 35 | 911 |
| Bennett Road Public School | Colyton | Public primary · K-6 | 646 | 912 |
| Coramba Public School | Coramba | Public primary · K-6 | 30 | 912 |
| Grahamstown Public School | Raymond Terrace | Public primary · K-6 | 253 | 912 |
| Mount Pleasant Public School | Singleton | Public primary · K-6 | 56 | 910 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.