Bathurst
Bathurst Regional Council
Your family guide to local schools, kids’ activities and community life.
Directory data rebuilt 22 Oct 2026 · what each date means
Schools, providers and places listed on AroundSchools within the council area. Suburbs follow ABS boundaries.
AroundSchools lists 13 kids' activity providers in the Bathurst area across 14 categories, led by Sports (9) and Creative arts (2), 27 schools (16 government, 6 Catholic, 5 independent). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.
About Bathurst Regional Council
- Council website www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
- 3,818 km²
- population 44,939 (ABS, June 2024)
- 8,267 children aged 0–14
- 16 activity providers per 10,000 children aged 0–14
- 12 people/km²
- 31 suburbs
Written with AI from AroundSchools listings (refreshed 21 Oct 2026) and the sources below — what we've listed, not everywhere nearby, and it may be outdated. General information, not advice.
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Vacation care in Bathurst: what sets the price
Vacation care does not have one NSW price. Each service sets its own daily fee, and what you actually pay depends on whether your family is eligible for Child Care Subsidy. That makes the useful question "where do I look the fee up, and what will the subsidy take off?"
Look the fee up, then estimate the subsidy
StartingBlocks, run by the national regulator ACECQA, lets you search outside school hours care services, including vacation care, and compare their fees and vacancies. It also has a Child Care Subsidy calculator that estimates your out-of-pocket cost. Do this before you book, so you compare what you will actually pay rather than the advertised fee.
What is on offer in Bathurst
- Gowrie NSW, Bathurst West. This service takes children from other schools, not only its host school, and it is approved for Child Care Subsidy. Its program has moved between venues: for one recent autumn break it ran from Kelso Public School. Check the venue each time you book. Booked sessions are paid in advance through its app (Gowrie NSW).
- Council services for younger children. Bathurst Regional Council runs Scallywags Long Day Care and Preschool and Bathurst Family Day Care (Bathurst Regional Council). These are useful if a younger sibling needs care over the same break.
- Free days for older children. Bathurst Regional Council has received NSW Government Holiday Break funding in past rounds. The program funds free holiday activities for young people in regional NSW (NSW Government).
The breaks to plan for
| Break | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays | 18 Dec 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 | 47 days |
| Autumn holidays | 10 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2027 | 19 days |
Government school dates — individual schools can vary by a few days. · source
Single days instead of a whole week
Not every holiday day needs care. AroundSchools lists 13 kids' activity providers in the Bathurst region, including swim schools, hockey, Auskick, tennis, karate and tutoring. A few of those can cover part of a break without booking a full week of care.
Next steps
- Compare vacation care fees and vacancies on StartingBlocks.
- Check Gowrie's Bathurst West vacation care page for the next program and venue.
- Open the activities listed in Bathurst for single-day options.
- Read the NSW school holiday guide.
Browse Bathurst kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Suburbs in the Bathurst area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).
Bathurst · Eglinton · Hill End · Kelso · Mitchell · O'Connell · Perthville · Raglan · Robin Hill · Rockley · Sofala · South Bathurst · Trunkey Creek · Wattle Flat · West Bathurst · White Rock and 15 more
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Bathurst
28 parks and playgrounds.
- Alex Lamberton FieldKelso · Park / playground
- Begonia House BathurstBathurst · Park / playground
- Blayney Road CommonMitchell · Park / playground
- Bressington ParkKelso · Park / playground
- Carrington ParkBathurst · Park / playground
- Cave Hole ReserveBruinbun · Park / playground
- Golden Gully, Hill EndTambaroora · Park / playground
- Harris ParkMitchell · Park / playground
- Hector ParkWest Bathurst · Park / playground
- Hill End Historic SiteHill End · Park / playground
- Hill End ParkHill End · Park / playground
- Kings Parade Russell Street BathurstBathurst · Park / playground
Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 2 Oct 2026.
A preview of 12 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.
Where the providers are
Counted by the suburb each provider lists on AroundSchools.
Kids' activity providers in Bathurst
13 providers across 14 categories. Featured providers first.
More activity categories
Providers can appear in more than one category.
Bathurst
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Art Centre
Bathurst
Cityfit Fitness Club
Swimming
Bathurst
St Pats Hockey Club Inc
HockeyWest Bathurst
Pollet Martial Arts Centre
Art Centre
Bathurst
Bathurst Bushrangers Auskick Centre
AFLBathurst
Bathurst Giants Auskick Centre
AFLBathurst
Bathurst Tennis Centre
TennisEglinton
Eglinton Tennis Academy
TennisBathurst
Kip McGrath - Bathurst
MathsKelso
Mansco Soccer Field
SoccerRobin Hill
Warren Hickey's Precision Martial Arts Bathurst
KarateBathurst
Watermart
SwimmingWest Bathurst
Ten Pin Bowling Centre
Event EntertainmentSchools in Bathurst
27 schools: 16 government, 6 Catholic, 5 independent. The 12 largest by enrolment are listed.
- Scots All Saints CollegeWhite Rock · independent
- MacKillop College - BathurstBathurst · Catholic
- Bathurst Public SchoolBathurst · government
- St Stanislaus' CollegeBathurst · independent
- Bathurst West Public SchoolBathurst · government
- Eglinton Public SchoolEglinton · government
- Kelso Public SchoolKelso · government
- Raglan Public SchoolRaglan · government
- Bathurst South Public SchoolBathurst · government
- St Philomena's Catholic Primary School - BathurstBathurst · Catholic
- Perthville Public SchoolPerthville · government
- O'Connell Public SchoolO'Connell · government
What's on in Bathurst
No upcoming events listed yet
No dated events are listed for Bathurst right now. Check council programs or explore family events in other areas.
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Sources & freshness
- Directory data — the counts and lists of providers, schools, places and events — rebuilt from AroundSchools records on 22 Oct 2026.
- Written content on this page last published 21 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in Bathurst Regional Council?
AroundSchools lists 13 across 14 categories, led by Sports (9) and Creative arts (2). The suburbs with the most are Bathurst, West Bathurst, Kelso.
How many schools are in Bathurst Regional Council?
27: 16 government, 6 Catholic, 5 independent.
When are the next school holidays in NSW?
The next New South Wales school holidays are the summer break: 18 Dec – 2 Feb 2027 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries (CC BY 4.0), updated 22 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go. Population and children: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data (ERP by LGA, June 2024, CC BY 4.0). Data sources · How we count