Why choose us?

Manifold Public School is a small rural school in the beautiful countryside on the Lismore - Kyogle Road, Bentley. We have a proud tradition of serving our local community and surrounding areas since 1929. Manifold Public School is child focussed, where individual learning styles are catered for and every child's unique academic, social and personal development is nutured, offering a high-quality education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

At our school, your child’s success and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise social and emotional learning, helping your child build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships, skills that are essential for lifelong success. We use evidence-based teaching strategies to deliver high-quality learning experiences tailored to meet the unique needs of every child. Whether your child is just beginning their learning journey or is a high-potential learner, we provide the right support and challenges to help them grow and thrive.

Our school community is encouraged to be involved and participate in a wide range of cultural, community, performing arts and sporting opportunities and events within the Casino Small Schools Network.

Choosing our school means choosing a community that is committed to nurturing your child’s potential and fostering a love of learning.

Together, we will help your child flourish both inside and outside the classroom.

Our vision:  At Manifold Public School, we strive for high levels of student engagement and success in an inclusive school environment. Students maximise their potential through high expectations and future-focused learning experiences. Our vision is to be partners in learning and collaboratively empower all students to grow in confidence and resilience to become self-directed and successful learners.

Contact us to find out if Manifold Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!

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Why families choose us

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Easy to access

Located in Bentley, our school is easy to access by bus transport, or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

“We love how our school supports not just academic growth but also social and emotional development—our child feels confident and happy every day.” Manifold Public School Parent.

“We chose this school because of its personalised approach to learning. Our child is supported every step of the way and is truly thriving both academically and socially.” Manifold Public School Parent.

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ growth and success in their learning and life beyond school.

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Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of opportunities
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement.

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A world of opportunities

We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and kitchen garden program and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.

Tailored learning support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

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We offer students:
  • access to a student learning support
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support.
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A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating a range of diversities
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.

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Stories and highlights

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Policies and reports

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