Travel to school

Planning your school travel is easy. There are a range of safe transport options to get to our school. As a parent or carer, you are responsible for how your child gets to and from school. Where possible, we encourage walking.

Check our location map, driving and parking details and bus transport options to help make the journey to school safe and easy.

Location map

We are located at 47-55 Main Street, NSW 2548 MERIMBULA.

Use School Finder to confirm if you live in our local intake area.

Subsidised school travel

Transport for NSW provides subsidies to assist school students.

• The School Student Transport Scheme provides eligible students with free or subsidised travel on public transport between home and school.
• The School Drive Subsidy may help towards the costs of driving children to school if you live in an area where there is no public transport.

Driving and parking

The start and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and drivers outside schools.

When driving and parking near our school, please:

• ensure you park safely in school zones
• follow speed signs
• do not make U-turns or 3-point turns outside the school.

School zones

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of children and the community, Bega Valley Shire Council is reminding parents and carers of the importance of complying with parking regulations around school zones. Unfortunately, non-compliance with these regulations has been a persistent issue, putting the safety of the children at risk.

School zone parking enforcement is crucial for these reasons:

• Child Safety: Parking outside schools can be chaotic, and the presence of cars can distract drivers and pedestrians, increasing the risk of accidents
• Congestion: Non-compliant parking can lead to congestion, making it difficult for parents and children to safely enter and exit school grounds.

To ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone, please follow these simple steps:

• Adhere to designated parking areas: Park only in designated school zone parking bays or follow the instructions of signs indicating permitted parking areas.

• Obey speed limits: Reduce your speed to 40 km/h or less when driving within school zones.

• Be aware of pedestrian crossing areas: Be cautious when approaching pedestrian crossing areas and stay vigilant while passing through.

• Respect designated pick-up and drop-off areas: Use designated pick-up and drop-off areas to minimise congestion and ensure safe entry and exit from your vehicle.

• Consequences of Non-Compliance: Understand that the road rules are in place to ensure safety, always choose to do the right thing, fines are expensive and can cause stress. If everyone does the right thing, no one receives a fine.

We urge all parents and carers to take responsibility for their actions and ensure their safety awareness while dropping off or picking up their children from school.

If you have any questions or concerns about school zone parking enforcement, please contact Bega Valley Shire Council https://begavalley.nsw.gov.au/services/road-safety-working-towards-zero-together

Need help getting to school?

If your child has a disability or additional needs, they may be eligible for the Assisted School Travel Program. Contact us to learn more or get help planning your child's journey to school.