Old Bonalbo Public School
Duck Creek Road, Old Bonalbo NSW 2469
Old Bonalbo Public School is a government primary school in Old Bonalbo, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 13 students. Its ICSEA is 776, where the national average is 1000.
Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 13.
About this school, from public sources
This note is drawn from public online sources, including the school's own website and NSW education listings. Old Bonalbo Public School is a small rural K-6 school in the NSW Northern Rivers, about 35 km south of the Queensland border. It describes an inclusive, family-style setting with individualised teaching, a broad range of academic, creative, sporting and social activities, and technology built into learning. Parents and the P&C are regular contributors to programs and facilities.
Often praised
- Small, close-knit family atmosphere
- Individualised, inclusive approach to learning
- Strong parent and community involvement
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonalbo Central School | Bonalbo | Public k–12 / combined | 9.3 km | 791 | 84 |
| Urbenville Public School | Urbenville | Public primary | 20.7 km | 959 | 8 |
| Tabulam Public School | Tabulam | Public primary | 26.1 km | 775 | 63 |
| Mummulgum Public School | Mummulgum | Public primary | 29.3 km | 881 | 21 |
| Woodenbong Central School | Woodenbong | Public k–12 / combined | 29.4 km | 848 | 159 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baryulgil Public School | Baryulgil | Public primary · K-6 | 14 | 775 |
| Tabulam Public School | Tabulam | Public primary · K-6 | 63 | 775 |
| Cowper Public School | Cowper | Public primary · K-6 | 17 | 774 |
| Gillwinga Public School | South Grafton | Public primary · K-6 | 129 | 774 |
| Dubbo West Public SchoolOC | Dubbo | Public primary · P-6 | 293 | 772 |
| Boomi Public School | Boomi | Public primary · K-6 | 7 | 770 |
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.